How to self publish a paperback book with printondemand. As a self employed, working from home business owner there is no need to feel alone. Theyre also cover design experts, customer service expertsand the list goes on. The book is a step by step guide of how to prepare a manuscript from the start to actually placing it on amazon. It reads like a doityourself manual and is right for a beginner like me. People can buy a printondemand copy of the book from. Shows you how to format a word document for publishing with createspace. For your even lefthand page, select the option to position the page number on the left. Formatting your manuscript for createspace katrina on writing. How to get your selfpublished book edited and formatted and. Accounting basics for freelancers and the selfemployed.
In this article, im going to show you exactly how to self publish your book in paperback with pod publishing using kdp print. There is a huge variety of options for self publishing a print book today, but none of them is as costeffective and simple as printondemand pod publishing with kdp print or ingramspark. Is getting books out to customers 100% free for the writers or are there some. Formatting your book for selfpublishing is one of the easiest steps and will save you money. A person who is selfemployed is entitled to pay selfemployment taxes and must be in possession of a selfemployment ledger. Formatting experts are more than what their name implies. One telltale sign of a self published book is tiny, tiny margins. I have successfully mastered the secrets of successful publishers, this i will apply in designing your.
Discusses many formatting details, like tips for better justification and how to prepare a file with bleed. Createspace is a webbased service that provides self publishing services to authors. Interior formatting for paperback books was once a specialized process done by graphic artists. Since im writing this for people who have no budget and have to learn how to do everything themselves, i recommend formatting your book for. One stop solution for all your book formatting and publishing needs. Aug 08, 2017 in this video i cover our experience publishing with createspace. Not so long ago, amazons createspace was a haven for selfpublishing authors everywhere. There is plenty of help available online from websites such as this one, and no doubt there will be some small business support groups in your community. How writers and artists deal with career ups and downs kristen fischer on.
People can buy a kindle or e book copy optional, if free i will use it. Exterior top, bottom, and outer edge and interior or gutter, where the book is bound. Have the perfect book but need help with book design and layout, can help. A simple guide to expenses for the self employed freeagent.
Learn the money secrets every self employed person needs to know. We also offer proofreading, copy editing and structural editing services and have partners who can help with cover design. You were instrumental and i want to thank you and hope to have you in my professional network. Instantpublishers new book design services in 2015. Book designer ryan scheife specializes in all aspects of book design, including cover design, page design, typesetting, and ebook formatting for your digital books. Createspace is the easiest way for an average person to self publish their book because it publishes books directly to amazons sites all around the world.
Formatting your self published book author nina pierce. I dont need other services such as international selling, advertising, special bar codes, etc. Createspace and kindle self publishing masterclass provides a thorough understanding of every step in the self publishing processfrom writing to uploading on amazon. You then have the option to order a proof copy, and after approving it, your book will be available at 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 self published author. This is an errorfree, detailed record showing selfemployment cash returns, both expenses, and incomes. Build your book format a paperback manuscript word for windows. There are multiple options available to authors who wish to pursue self publishing their print books. Heres a quick look at some of the issues relating to outofpocket expenses. Experienced ebook designer and book layout professional epub. Deepak gupta full time freelancer providing book formatting for. If you know of a resource weve missed, please email us via the contact page in the navigation bar.
A simple guide to formatting self published books in digital ebooks and print pbook formats presented as part of the ask alli beginners self publishing forum. Click on their site names to visit their sites and learn more about their work and pricing. Book polishers offers e book file creation for kindle, smashwords and in epub format, as well as typesetting for publication with lightning source, lulu or createspace using indesign. While createspace is best known as amazons efficient printondemand service, the platform also provided paid publishing services to participating authors. Createspace selfpublishing my graphic novel youtube. Now that createspace is no longer offering formatting assistance for its authors, this is information you cant afford to ignore. How to format a book when selfpublishing wellstoried. For print books, you dont need any self publishing company such as lulu, outskirts press, or a host of others that prey on authors. For your ebookonly order, you can choose as few as 2 pages for your book. But the one cost you absolutely cannot avoid is book marketing. Records and paperwork you must keep if youre selfemployed income, costs, profit, how long to keep records. Mar 14, 2016 usa today bestselling author, nina pierce, talks about formatting, creating a table of contents and designing a selling book cover for your self published book.
Paperback interior formatting essentials webinar recording. Sep 02, 2015 additionally, freelancers must keep accurate and detailed books if they hope to manage their businesses successfully and avoid fraud and other issues as they grow. So youve written your manuscript but you have no clue how to format your book for amazon kindle. The fast fingers book formatting service design of pod and. Instantpublisher now offers all types of book layout and design options to help you finish your masterpiece. You no longer have to fill your garage full of books, go into debt, or hand over all of your rights to a traditional publishing house.
They also have an excellent free program for doityourself types who are comfortable formatting interiors and covers, plus a huge support forum. Jan 12, 2017 hey guys, this is kind of an unboxing video as i go over the end result of self publishing my graphic novel with createspace. In about twentyfour hours your book will be on all the amazon stores around the world. If ops sister is interested in selling her self published print book on amazon, then createspace may be a good. We pride ourselves in being a wellrounded bunch here at tck publishing, and while we may not offer paid publishing services, we will teach you how to format your selfpublished book for createspaceabsolutely free.
Includes page numbering, headers, drop caps, widows, and more. Winter is a booklover who has been self employed for over 37 years. Createspace will continue to print books and authors will still be able to upload and sell their books, but with these cuts there will no longer be the option to purchase copyediting, book formatting, book cover design, marketing or any other professional creative services for authors. But what will this mean for self publishing authors. If you think that working from home in your pajamaswriting a book. Way less if you are a bootstrapping doityourselfer. Selfpublishing print books training authors with cj and.
Theres more to selfpublishing than throwing your book up on amazon and calling it a day. I am excited about self publishing my first book, but the thought of taking the actual step of uploading it has been daunting. Createspace and kindle selfpublishing masterclass second. Registering for tax i am going to start work as a self employed person. A list of book scanning services is a the end of the formatters list. Why not check out our excel book keeping spreadsheet. If you are self employed, under the cis scheme you can have your tax deducted by the person who employs you. Createspace specializes in enabling authors to move their unformatted manuscripts to a final format that is ready to be printed as a published book.
Kindle direct publishing is the division of amazon that handles the self publication of ebooks. Whether youre formatting your book for print or an ebook, there are some pagination rules you must follow. Nov 15, 2007 i work for a building company that uses self employed subcontractors. For this reason, its crucial to have a basic understanding of the specific accounting requirements for freelancers and the selfemployed. Below is a list of book formatters who do freelance work. A tax cheat sheet for kindle ebook selfpublishing turbotax intuit. I put the graphic novel together using scribus last year and received. Jon roetman has written a book that draws a picture of how to format a book using createspace.
This is considered average for the industry as a whole. Once you are sure everything is set up right, just click complete setup. Hi al, i clicked on publish and i wanted to thank you for making it happen. How to format your kdp ebook selfpublishing tips youtube.
The money book for freelancers, parttimers, and the selfemployed. The book is very helpful to newcomers to createspace who want to selfpublish books with them. How to get your selfpublished book edited and formatted. Who can you turn to for advice on bookkeeping for small businesses. Additional selfpublishing book printing services custom. Since theyre owned by amazon, the integration of your kindle and paper versions of the book is fairly seamless. Rather than theory by an academician, this book is a practical, handson perceptive guide to selfemployment from a. Hello seeking someone to assist in formatting a kids picture book based on createspace specs for 8. Haven worked for many authors, publishing companies. M y book formatting and layout services are designed to assist authors and small publishers in transforming their manuscripts to professionally formatted books ready for printondemand publication. Tax is deducted at 30% until you are verified with the cis scheme, and then it drops to 20%.
The fast fingers is a book formatting service that will prepare or format your manuscript according to the formatting guidelines set by ingramspark, lulu, kindle direct publishing, smashwords or your own local printer. She conducts seminars for the joyfully jobless throughout the us and sometimes in. I do the book keeping, deal with the taxcis tax etc. Interior layout and book formatting services go published.
But what if youre a sole trader or a partner in a partnership, and therefore self employed, not an employee. What is the minimum number of pages i can use for my book. Formatting pages for publishing on amazon with createspace. An editor employed to work on the detail of a book, focusing on accuracy, style and also consistency of formatting, punctuation, and layout. May 22, 2012 createspace is my recommendation for getting paper books made. How to self publish on createspace in three easy steps. There are a lot of guides out there about expenses you can claim if youre an employee. Then, go to the next oddrighthand page and repeat the process, this time positioning the page number on the right and entering your chapter title. Createspace offers professional design, layout and copyediting services for a fee. Hi, i am ose, authors go guy, a graphics designer, book interior designer. Selfpublishing glossary for indie authors shelf help. Createspace self publishing the easy step by step guide.
May 12, 2015 self publishing your hard copy book at createspace is not difficult at all. The fast fingers book formatting service design of pod. What are good selfpublishing sites for writers other than. Createspace will publish your book in either color or black and white with several options within those two parameters. Createspace is the division of that handles the self publication of print books paperbacks. 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. She is also the author of making a living without a job and seminar in a sentence, as well as the publisher of winning ways newslettter, which always includes book recommendations. It takes a few minutes to fill in your details and upload your files. See i told you it was easy to self publish on createspace.
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