Ondemand publishing, llc, doing business as createspace, is a selfpublishing service owned by amazon. Below is a list of book formatters who do freelance work. Here is a stepbystep guide to publishing your own book using createspace. Selfpublished books now account for 30% to 40% of ebook sales. Jul 16, 20 there are a number of compelling reasons why a business or publisher might want to use createspace publishing to produce a printondemand pod edition of their ebook. Formatting pages for publishing on amazon with createspace. In the past, selfpublishing a print book was expensive and risky. Good formatting and a great cover design bring it all together and theyre the goto guys for all your book formatting and cover design needs. May 22, 2012 createspace is my recommendation for getting paper books made. Aug 23, 2018 createspace calls immediately while kdp is frustrating to deal with. Createspace independent publishing platform book depository.
Formatting your manuscript for createspace katrina on. This book was originally written about and published through createspace. How to self publish on createspace in three easy steps. The indie publishing world has been abuzz since authors received an email from createspace stating createspace would be closing and kdp print would take its place. Indie, independent and small press publishing are so, soooooo different from selfpublishing, vanity presses and paytopublish publishing ive said it once, ive said it a zillion times. This will send an email with a link to your createspace account email address within 3 hours. Createspace books that arent available for sale on amazon. For book cover and interior page design and formatting, authors may hire selfpublishing services or do their own work. They also have an excellent free program for doityourself types who are comfortable formatting interiors and covers, plus a huge support forum. Step 1 for using createspace for publishing a print on demand. The only cost to the author publisher is for the cover design and the formatting. As all writers know, the process of selfpublishing a book is everfluctuating and evolving. The isbn can be assigned directly by amazon when uploading the book on createspace.
Kindle direct publishing elite authors offers a createspace. For most independent authors, because hardcover books. Aug 03, 2011 by using createspace, you essentially give up your rights to be traditionally published in the future. Also, make sure your book has a properly formatted title page, with the book s title and authors name on it. Its too bad createspace may be getting out of the business because their customer service was great. You now have a number of options for selfpublishing print books, from.
We provide book coaching by authorbook coachspeaker deborah s. I use kdp exclusively for amazon, and is for everywhere else. I publish the books on both, and release them at the same time. Amazons createspace templates made publishing easy, and createspace pricing was in line with what independent authors could afford. Createspace will publish your book in either color or black and white with several options within those two parameters.
Print books have a higher perceived value than ebooks. With the release of the kindle in november 2007, e books and ereaders took off. The blank templates have the page size and margins set. You can publish your books in digital and print for free and sell on amazon to millions of readers. The decision to selfpublish as an experienced author with other published books. Kindle direct publishing is the division of amazon that handles the selfpublication of ebooks. A stepbystep guide to publishing with createspace by lyn horner. Publishing a print book with kdp print, createspace or lulu is fairly easy. Plenty of authors and publishers were left with towering piles of unsold books. How to selfpublish a paperback book with createspace huffpost. How to format your book for createspace using microsoft. Ive been publishing on both for a while and worked out a formula that seems to benefit me. This video is a screen capture tutorial about how to format your book for createspace using microsoft 2007.
Createspace is the division of that handles the selfpublication of print books. You can sell your print books wherever you like while using kdp print on demand pod publishing. Since theyre owned by amazon, the integration of your kindle and paper versions of the book is fairly seamless. Im not a complete newbie to selfpublishing, though i am to pod and createspace. By most estimates print books are still 5080% of the market. Plenty of authors and publishers were left with towering piles of unsold books that they had invested considerable sums of money in. Formatting print books with word alliance of independent. Bookbaby vs amazon createspace self publish amazon.
Includes page numbering, headers, drop caps, widows, and more. Learn more about our specialized publishing options. I recently released my newest book, crochet saved my life, using amazons createspace selfpublishing tool. As all writers know, the process of self publishing a book is everfluctuating and evolving. Get my free book for a limited time the self publishing blueprint. As createspace was one of the goto options for anyone aiming to print a selfpublished book, the switch left many in the lurch and confused. Createspace publishes books containing any content at all other than just placeholder text. In a routine updating of front matter to list latest books. Contact us publishing solobooks, tools, courses, coaching. We have a partner membership for services which align with our code of standards and go through a vetting process. In createspace and kindle selfpublishing masterclass, topselling independent author rick smith demonstrates a logical, stepbystep system, which new authors can use to succeed. Discover book depositorys huge selection of createspace independent publishing platform books online. Createspace is bestknown as amazons pod service, but they also provide paid publishing services.
Note that createspace does not at present offer the hardcover format. Amazon offers their own print on demand service, but after some recent changes to their editing, design, and marketing services, independent authors frequently ask us which companybookbaby or. Selfpublish ebooks and paperbacks for free and reach millions of readers on. State records show that createspace subsidiary is cutting 58 jobs in north charleston. Selfpublish ebooks and paperbacks for free and reach millions of readers on amazon. Now, we can do everything for paperback book printing through our same login with kindle direct.
There are a number of compelling reasons why a business or publisher might want to use createspace publishing to produce a printondemand pod edition of their ebook. Publishing solo is an educational site that offers books tooks, courses in diy publishing, and guidance for authors seeking indie publishing. Createspace is the division of that handles the selfpublication of print books paperbacks. Createspace has touted itself as an independent publishing solution, but taking control of. Createspace is my recommendation for getting paper books made. Jan 31, 2018 createspaces current role in the selfpublishing world is as a platform for authors to publish their books to amazon. With a fortyplus percent share of all books sold and sixtyplus percent of the online book market, amazon is by far the biggest market that you can reach as a selfpublished author. Discusses many formatting details, like tips for better justification and how to prepare a file with bleed. Stepbystep amazons paperback and ebook publishing systems explained.
In this guide, i will show you how to format your books interior. The watchdog desk of the alliance of independent authors monitors the self publishing industry in two ways. Amazon offers their own print on demand service, but after some recent changes to their editing, design, and marketing services, independent authors frequently ask us which companybookbaby or createspaceis really the best for their book. But recently they ended their author services, which included marketing, book editing, cover design, and book. A list of book scanning services is a the end of the formatters. But unless you know how to lay out a book, and how to achieve the results you want in your word processor, the result wont do your writing justice. Sign in to kdp to link your kdp account, or create a new account. How to format a book for amazon selfpublishing copy that pops. To reenroll in expanded distribution, make your books available for sale on amazon. Overall, the selfpublishing process on createspace and kdp is the same. My experience selfpublishing with createspace the official. Formatting experts are more than what their name implies theyre also cover design experts, customer service experts and the list goes on. Step 1 for using createspace for publishing a print on. The author has migrated his paperback books to the new.
Kdp has a nicer interface and is a bit more intuitive, but amazon didnt automatically link my paperback and ebook copies of productivity for writers, yet it did with what happens in new york despite my creating the paperback in createspace. How to format your book for createspace using microsoft word. Jun 22, 20 in this video, bestselling author michelle campbell scott shares how to format your books for createspace. Our mission is to profitably connect our members to their worldwide audience. Createspace is a dba of ondemand publishing llc, a subsidiary of inc. Before starting youll need your finalized book in digital format, a good idea of what you want to put on the cover, a clear marketing strategy, and of course, an account with createspace. Printondemand is an incredible breakthrough for authors because it allows you to tap into the massive market for print books at minimal cost and maximum profit. Since then, createspace has been replaced by kdp print. When you publish on kdp just as when you upload files to the createspace platform, authors must upload pdf files that meet kdps strict specifications. Kindle direct publishing kdp is an amazon selfpublishing service. Createspace is the easiest way for an average person to selfpublish their book because it publishes books directly to amazons sites all around the world. Shows you how to format a word document for publishing with createspace. With the release of the kindle in november 2007, e books. The decision to selfpublish as an experienced author with other published books i came to this title not sure what.
John doppler, head of allis watchdog desk and author of choosing the best selfpublishing services for you, identifies and rates the best and worst selfpublishing services here on this page. Clayton has published numerous articles and short stories in various print. If you want help formatting the other parts, see our stepbystep guides for preparing your manuscript in word for windows and mac. The company was founded in 2000 in south carolina as booksurge and was acquired by amazon in 2005. Formatting experts book publishing services for independent. Sep 07, 2012 i recently released my newest book, crochet saved my life, using amazons createspace selfpublishing tool. Createspace has touted itself as an independent publishing solution, but taking control of your distribution rights and slapping their name on your book is everything but independent. For the many indie authors who still favor microsoft word for formatting their books, heres a companion piece to ian andrews recent post about using word to create ebook interiors. We now offer specialized options for your different publishing needs.
Robinson publications are employed by, personally connected with or affiliated to. How much does it cost to publish a book on createspace. Other than utilising their systems for the publication of books, neither t. I also wonder if authors dont move their books from createspace to kdp, what will happen. Jan 16, 2018 createspace will continue to print books for authors with ambitions to sell their work without a publisher. The createspace direct program allows eligible resellers to buy books at wholesale prices directly from createspace. By using createspace, you essentially give up your rights to be traditionally published in the future.
Createspace, one of the premier printondemand pod services for selfpublished authors, merged. There were pros and cons, ups and downs, but all in all ive been really happy with the createspace experience. Formatting your manuscript for createspace katrina on writing. The templates with sample content include formatted front matter e. If cost outweighs those considerations for you, you may proof your books using only createspaces online proofing tool. The stepbystep guide to formatting your print book for kdp. Top 10 selfpublishing companies for firsttime authors editage. But recently they ended their author services, which included marketing, book editing, cover design, and book formatting, most likely because customized services were not worth the time and investment for a company of amazons size. Melinda clayton melinda clayton is the author of the cedar hollow series, as well as a selfpublishing guide. How to format your book for createspace in under 5 mins. Will they receive an email from createspace to move their books.
The only cost to the authorpublisher is for the cover design and the formatting. This entry is probably going to come out as more of a complaint in regards to my recent experience with the createspace publishing machine. Moving to the cover, the bleeds will be identical to those used for the pages. We were originally founded as customflix labs, inc. Createspace, one of the premier printondemand pod services for selfpublished authors, merged with amazons kdp print in late 2018. Kdp has a nicer interface and is a bit more intuitive, but amazon didnt automatically link my paperback and. How to selfpublish a paperback book with createspace. For 18 years, createspace was a great selfpublishing resource for independent authors. As a former microsoft trainer turned selfpublished author, he is able to speak from considerable relevant experience. Up until april 2018, it was also a platform where authors could hire the self publishing services needed to produce the book, such as editing, cover design and typesetting. Jul 19, 2011 here is a stepbystep guide to publishing your own book using createspace. We identify rogue services which overcharge, overpromise, underdeliver, or in any way exploit authors.
Printondemand is a technology that has matured over the past decade and allows small presses and indie authors a financially viable option to publish print books. Confirm youve selected the correct kdp account and click take me to my books. You can earn up to 70% royalty on kindle ebook and 60% on paperback sales. The main difference between the two is shipping costs. All you need to do is simply upload the printready files we prepare to kdp print formerly createspace and ingramspark.
Up until april 2018, it was also a platform where authors could hire the selfpublishing services needed to produce the book, such as editing, cover design and typesetting. Book publishing services for independent authors ebook formatting, printondemand interior layout, book cover design, publishing assistance, consulting. They allow you to publish books, cds and other products and have. We provide book coaching by authorbook coachspeaker. You can now manage your createspace content on amazons improved publishing services. Dont confuse independent publishing with selfpublishing. I bought two selfhelp books which would have me believe that anyone can do the formatting process it is so easy. Createspaces current role in the selfpublishing world is as a platform for authors to publish their books to amazon. Yes, youve guessed it this time, hes explaining how to use word to format print books. Createspace s current role in the self publishing world is as a platform for authors to publish their books to amazon. Enter your createspace email address and click submit. Includes page numbering, headers, drop caps, widows, and.
Find your createspace titles on kdp self publishing. The author has migrated his paperback books to the new kdp print platform and can confirm that the layout guidance in the book applies equally well to kdp print as it did to createspace, and always has done for lulu. By enabling this channel, you can make your books available to certified resellers such as independent bookstores and book resellers. The createspace direct program allows eligible resellers to buy books. How to format a book for paperback with createspace publishing. Click on their site names to visit their sites and learn more about their work and pricing. Createspace seems to be continuing this service for now. Layoffs will start in march, and the service division will close in july, according to a letter the company sent to the s.