A Textbook for Self-Publishers

Volume 1: Steps 1-4

#1- Create a Free Createspace Account

Go to www.createSpace.com

#2- Create a Free Amazon KDP Account

Go to :https://kdp.amazon.com/signin

#3- Choose a Book Size

• Paperbacks: 5 ½ x 8 ½ - 6 x 9. The 6 x 9 is the most common and the size I prefer.  • Manuals & workbooks: 8 x 10- 8 ½ x 11. I have

used this book size for workbooks that contain charts and interactive elements. • Novels: 5 ½ x8 ½. Only use this size for smaller

books, or it will be too bulky!  

#3- Choose a Book Size• Short Stories or Essays: 5 ½ x 8 ½ As a fourth

grade writing teacher, I often wrote essays with my students. If I ever decide to publish those, this would be the perfect book size to use. • Nonfiction: 6 x 9 or 7 x 10. If I were to publish

this book for print, then I would choose 7 x 10. Why? Because I will be including visuals, and I can put more on a page.• Photography or Art books It’s really up to you.

Find some examples, and decide what you like and don’t like. Then pick the size that you think fits what you are trying to accomplish.

 

#4- Format the Book Size in Microsoft Word

Open Microsoft Word & click on “Blank Document”

Format the Book Size in Microsoft Word

From the home screen, click the words “Page Layout” in the upper section of the screen

Click the word “Size” & a drop down menu will appear. Select “More Paper

Sizes” from the drop down menu.

Format the Book Size in Microsoft Word

Change the Width/Height to Desired Book Size. Make sure change is applied to whole document. Then Click “OK.” Easy Peasie!

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How to Format the Book Size in Microsoft Word

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