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- How to create your interior file for publishing your book in CreateSpace and\u00a0customize the layout\u00a0of your interior PDF file<\/li>\n \t
- How to publish your book in CreateSpace<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
1. Creating Your CreateSpace Interior File in Pressbooks<\/h2>\n
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- Upgrade<\/a> to Pressbooks' PDF pro package. (This removes the promotional watermarks.)<\/li>\n \t
- Customize the appearance of your PDF export<\/a>. (Most important, be sure to select your book's desired trim size under Page Size. The sizes available here match\u00a0those offered through CreateSpace and typical publishing services.)<\/li>\n \t
- Export<\/a> your book as a PDF, which will become what CreateSpace refers to as your \"interior file.\"<\/li>\n \t
- Download the PDF file that Pressbooks generates.<\/li>\n \t
- Save that file to your desktop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
2. How to Publish Your Book In CreateSpace<\/h2>\nHave your book's information such as author, title and edition number ready--you'll need them to publish. You will also need your banking and tax information handy.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_496\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"830\"]
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<\/a> Choose the Guided Setup option in CreateSpace.[\/caption]\n- \n \t
- Go to CreateSpace<\/a>\u00a0and create an account.<\/li>\n \t
- Agree to CreateSpace's terms of service.<\/li>\n \t
- You will be prompted to add your book information if you are a new user.<\/li>\n \t
- If you are an existing user, on the member dashboard, select Add New Title.<\/li>\n \t
- Select Guided Setup. CreateSpace will walk you through each step of the publishing process.<\/li>\n \t
- Choose from a selection of ISBN options. (You can also skip this step and return to it later.)<\/li>\n \t
- Select your book's trim size, interior and paper options.<\/li>\n \t
- Under Upload Your Book, click Browse to upload the PDF interior file you created in Pressbooks.<\/li>\n \t
- Run an Automatic Print Check. (In this step, CreateSpace's Interior Reviewer will check for any layout problems.)<\/li>\n \t
- Take a look at the preview CreateSpace's Interior Reviewer generated to make sure everything looks as you expected.<\/li>\n \t
- Upload your book cover file. (If you have\u00a0upgraded to\u00a0PDF+EBOOK Pro and don't have a cover file designed, you can use Pressbooks' cover generator to create your cover. CreateSpace also has tools that will enable you to create one.)<\/li>\n \t
- Choose a matte or glossy finish for your book cover.<\/li>\n \t
- Select your preferred channels of distribution (Createspace lets you distribute through Amazon and others too).<\/li>\n \t
- Submit your book for publication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[caption id=\"attachment_497\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"830\"]
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<\/a> Steps in the CreateSpace self-publishing process.[\/caption]\nWhat Happens Next<\/h3>\n
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- At this stage, it can take up to a day or two for a human at CreateSpace to review your book (though it's usually quicker).<\/li>\n \t
- You'll receive an email\u00a0when your book is approved or if any glitches were found.<\/li>\n \t
- If there are no issues, you can move on and proof your book.<\/li>\n \t
- You can proof your book digitally and\/or order a book proof in the mail for a negligible fee.<\/li>\n \t
- If CreateSpace found problems or if you want to make further changes, you will have to resubmit your files.\u00a0This will start a new waiting period (usually a day or two) while your book is\u00a0reviewed again.<\/li>\n \t
- Once you're satisfied\u00a0with your book proofs, continue on to publish your book.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAs soon as\u00a0you publish, your book will show up in CreateSpace immediately. You can send potential customers a direct link to buy your book there.\n\nIf you've chosen to also offer your book through Amazon and additional channels, it will take a few days longer to appear there.","rendered":"
CreateSpace will\u00a0print\u00a0and mail one copy of your book each time a reader purchases it, with no minimum order.<\/p>\n
Pressbooks<\/a> makes it easy to create interior files to publish your book in CreateSpace and other print-on-demand venues. In this article, you will learn:<\/p>\n
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- How to create your interior file for publishing your book in CreateSpace and\u00a0customize the layout\u00a0of your interior PDF file<\/li>\n
- How to publish your book in CreateSpace<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
1. Creating Your CreateSpace Interior File in Pressbooks<\/h2>\n
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- Upgrade<\/a> to Pressbooks’ PDF pro package. (This removes the promotional watermarks.)<\/li>\n
- Customize the appearance of your PDF export<\/a>. (Most important, be sure to select your book’s desired trim size under Page Size. The sizes available here match\u00a0those offered through CreateSpace and typical publishing services.)<\/li>\n
- Export<\/a> your book as a PDF, which will become what CreateSpace refers to as your “interior file.”<\/li>\n
- Download the PDF file that Pressbooks generates.<\/li>\n
- Save that file to your desktop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
2. How to Publish Your Book In CreateSpace<\/h2>\n
Have your book’s information such as author, title and edition number ready–you’ll need them to publish. You will also need your banking and tax information handy.<\/p>\n
- Customize the appearance of your PDF export<\/a>. (Most important, be sure to select your book’s desired trim size under Page Size. The sizes available here match\u00a0those offered through CreateSpace and typical publishing services.)<\/li>\n
- Upgrade<\/a> to Pressbooks’ PDF pro package. (This removes the promotional watermarks.)<\/li>\n
- Customize the appearance of your PDF export<\/a>. (Most important, be sure to select your book's desired trim size under Page Size. The sizes available here match\u00a0those offered through CreateSpace and typical publishing services.)<\/li>\n \t
- Upgrade<\/a> to Pressbooks' PDF pro package. (This removes the promotional watermarks.)<\/li>\n \t