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1 {paperback self publishing process} Account Set Up Go to CreateSpace.com Click Sign up Fill out Create Account info fields * Under What type of media you are considering punlishing?, you may want to choose A combination of media and then you can decide later which types you want to use. Click Create Account, Read & agree to Agreements. You re in! Royalites Set Up * Under My Account, Edit Account Setting ~ you will see Royalty Payment Information where you can Manage the information and method in which you receive royalty payments

2 { p a p e r b ac k s e l f p u bl is h in g p ro c e s s } Start the publishing process On the left under My Account, click on Add new Title OR on the top menu, under My account, click on Create a Title We l c o me to y o ur tuto ri a l o n Ge tti ng Starte d o n Create Spac e. Thi s i s meant to sho w a b a s i c r un thro ug h o f the s t e p s i t wi l l take to publ i sh a b o o k o n Create Spac e. Fo r me, i f I c an se e th e s t e p s ahead o f me, i t i s l e ss i n t i m i tati ng to g e t start e d. So I ho pe thi s he l ps t a ke away any i nti mi d ati o n yo u Name your project, choose paperback, and choose guided set up process. hav e ab o ut g e tti ng s t a rt e d o n Create Spac e.

3 {paperback self publishing process} Fill in your Title information. There is a What s this? link to further explain each section. What I love about CreateSpace, is that it s an easy process and it s free! How lucky we are that technology has advanced so that we can now do this. CreateSpace will offer your book for sale on CreateSpace, Amazon, Kindle and more. They print on demand so the only cost to you is the hard copy proof + shipping. On my books, that costs about $7. Choose an ISBN option. I use the free option. Click Continue. Even if you wanted to publish your book traditionally, CreateSpace is a great option for you to see your book in your hands for pondering and editing. I want to make cookbooks, coloring books, planners, and kids books. As a graphic designer, I was half way there. Now that I found CreateSpace, I can really make it happen, easily.

4 { p a p e r b a c k s e l f p u bl is h in g p ro c e s s } Loading your book interior Choose black ink or color ink interior; Choose white paper or creme; Choose your trim size; Upload the interior of your book. Click Save. {no te s} { A c o l o r i nte r i o r wi l l m a ke t h e pr i c e o f y o ur bo o k hi g h e r } { a l i nk f o r se tti ng up yo u r d o c ume nt Inte r i o r https : //w w w.c reate spac e.c o m/ Pro d u c t s /B o o k/ Inte r i o r P D F. jsp?si te searc h_ que r y =i n t e ri o r% 2 0 bo o k%2 0 re qui re me nt s & s i t e s earc h_ ty pe =SIT E } { y o u c o ul d upl o ad the c o ve r whi l e the pro o f e r i s l au n c h i n g, o r y o u c an wai t } Click on Launch Interior Reviewer to see your uploaded file and check for issues.

5 {paperback self publishing process} Check your book and continue on, or go back and upload a new file. {notes} { a link for setting up your document Cover ~ w.createspace.com/products/- Book/CoverPDF.jsp?sitesearch_query=book%20cover& sitesearch_type=site } { I have only used the Matt finish so far. It s beautiful. } Upload your Cover Choose a matt or glossy cover { a note on bleed. Bleed is the area that flows over the trim line of your page. By extending the artwork 1/8 inch over the trim line, you ensure that when the page gets trimmed, you will not have a thin white line on the edge of your page. }

6 { p a p e r bac k s e l f p u bl is h in g p ro c e s s } Choose how to submit your book cover. Upload your file, save & continue. {no te s} { I hav e o nl y use d the U p lo a d a pr i nt read y pdf Co v e r. I d e si g n i n A do be Il l ustrat o r a n d sav e my fi l e s as pdf s. }

7 { p a p e r bac k s e l f p u bl is h in g p ro c e s s } Complete Setup Here you have the option to go back and edit your cover or interior or Title information. {no te s} { I stro ng l y re c o mme nd o rd e ri ng a hard pro o f. It s ve ry aff o rdab l e and wo rth to s e e i t i n y o ur hands, b e f o re o t h e rs hav e i t i n the i r s. } { I usual l y ne e d to re - u p lo a d my i nte r i o r a f e w ti me s b e f o re I am read y to appro v e i t. } { A fte r y o u se e y o ur pro o f, yo u ne e d to apr ro v e i t o nl i n e a n d the n y o u c an publ i sh i t! } Submit you files for review. You will get an the next day for you to proof it again with their digital proofer and the option to order a hard proof.

8 { p a p e r bac k s e l f p u bl is h in g p ro c e s s } Channels, Pricing, Description Choose your distribution options. Choose your pricing and calculate your royalties. Write your description and additional information. { CON GR AT U LAT ION S! }