Okay, you are the only one who said” KDP wants single page files, not spreads” I am so grateful to hear that. I watched like million videos. Thank you!!!

@IzzyBBooks

9 ай бұрын

Oh wow! That’s wild because that’s HUGE. Yes. They want single page spreads.

@meandmylilmonkey

2 ай бұрын

Very helpful! I have not heard anyone else say that either. I had a hard time finding a direct answer.

@denisesarjant1912

2 ай бұрын

Oh wow, glad I saw this today... I've. Been doing a double page spread with a story board in Canva .. Thank you so much for all the detailed information....so grateful. .

Was this video helpful? Is there more information you're needing to help make your book a reality?

@crystalwhite5135

Жыл бұрын

Loved your video! The adult content reaction is EXACTLY how I felt lol A few questions I had... Do you need Adobe Photoshop to format or is there another program? And I'm the author and the illustrator since it's in two different field is it going to put my name twice or will it automatically say written and illustrated by? Thanks for all your help 💗👍

@wizzyprodizzy3836

6 ай бұрын

Chapter 1 was exactly what i was looking for thanks for the help. I'm still watching

@grilledcheeserx3285

4 ай бұрын

What program do you use to illustrate? How do you format THAT page size to accommodate for gutter?

@GR-mw1tk

4 ай бұрын

Yes more info please, I am a new user for adobe and do not know how to make the “super page” templet or how to get my books pages on jpeg over and into the templet.

@SketchwithFetch

2 ай бұрын

@@crystalwhite5135I actually usually use InDesign. I chose photoshop for this video because most people don’t own InDesign

I am SO grateful I found you!! I have been so intimidated to get started and have had my book idea for 3 years!😳 YOU just motivated me to get started!! I can’t thank you enough❤️

@IzzyBBooks

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! That means a lot to me. It really does. More videos to come so stay tuned.

@holdthetruthhostage

10 ай бұрын

@@IzzyBBooks My question is how do you publish a digital & paperback at the same time

@realmakemoneyonline7954

7 ай бұрын

@@holdthetruthhostage digital is much much easier to format. Also the steps for publishing is more or less same.

I have been looking for this exact video, thank you so much for making it so simple. Also “the adult content” had me dying 😂

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy to hear this! Wow. Thank you for telling me

I love that I can keep coming back to this video.

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

I love it too!

Thanks so much ! I’m dipping my feet in self publishing and your video was the best I found so far!🎉

@IzzyBBooks

7 ай бұрын

Good to hear

I am co-writing a book with two fourth grade girls about how to say thank you and how to apologize. One of the girls is writing the stories, one is illustrating and I am writing the "how to" sections between the narratives. Today, we watched your video together and they found it very interesting. After their request for me to help them learn to write and self-publish a book, they have been shocked about the complexity of formatting! Thank you for your exceptionally clear explanations and for helping me help two budding writers learn how to do things right.

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness! I love this so much. Keep me updated in their adventure and email me or something. I really want to be informed. So so cool

@emmatrenberth8215

7 ай бұрын

Best explanation I've seen yet x and I've been researching for ages!

This video by far is THEE BEST there is for describing how to publish on KDP. I published my first children's book and spend days watching videos on KZread. I so wish I would have found you first.

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

Now that’s a good compliment! Thank you! I really appreciate it. I want to help others by making videos I wish I had when I first started out.

@davidclark573

6 ай бұрын

Amazon KDP Publishing scammed me for over $3,000 dollars.

@blancaduran2122

3 ай бұрын

@@davidclark573 There is a fake company who claims to give discounts but it’s not Amazon KDP Kindle. You can report them to. Reportfraud.ftc.gov

The most helpful video on this subject on KZread. After watching many, this is the one that helped me to get my book uploaded. Thanks.

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you. I’m so glad I helped. This is a great compliment.

Thank you! I have been struggling with KSP for weeks. I was about to give up. I’m working in photoshop. Now there is hope. I wish I had you here with me, but I’ll watch this over and over till I figure it out. Thank you!!❤

@IzzyBBooks

5 күн бұрын

I hope it works out

Thank you so much, I made a acount today and my brain is mush from all the reeding and trying to understand youtubers instruction. Now I got it. Its my first ever book its not real done yet but should be in a cupple of days. I like your woice, also. You have a new subscriber.

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

This is a great, easy-to-understand video! Thank you for taking the time to put it together and share! I found your video to be extremely helpful as I wrote my first children's book and am now working through the KDP process. I have several projects in the 'hopper', one of which is to publish a children's book in tandem with my 11-year old granddaughter using her own artwork.

@IzzyBBooks

11 ай бұрын

Good luck

@juliamohney4142

9 ай бұрын

​@@IzzyBBooksLove your work! I got my proof back from kdp and the text blocks aren't straight (horizontal) by as much as 1/4 of an inch. Could this be something I did? Any advice would help.

So excited!! I have all my pages- just need to know how to create the book!

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

Good luck

Thanks for this video. The process seems overwhelming on paper, but you show how easy it actually is

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

That’s my job! Glad it helped

Seriously!!!! Best video I've seen regarding this. So so helpful, THANK YOU!!!!!

Yes, very helpful! I am working on my children's book right now, and you showing how to format it and upload it to KDP is so helpful. I like how you also showed how to adjust the placement of the art on the page to make sure it's aligned correctly or if we get it wrong the first time. And how you described the color choice format needed. I don't think I have seem any other videos yet that mention that. Thank you very much!

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad it helped

Yes please on the video to show how to make your book shine!

@IzzyBBooks

2 жыл бұрын

Coming soon!

I love this video! Thank you. It’s exactly the info I was looking for! I saved it and I’ll be referring back to it as I go through the process. 😅❤🎉

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad it helped

Dude!!! We Have Almost the same name... I'm Iszzy B for Barker. I just wrote my first kids' book for my 2 yr old son. Bless Up I just need to see a real copy. But I'll watch the whole video to see if I need any extra info. Love your books

@IzzyBBooks

5 күн бұрын

Awesome! Thank you

This is a Great informative explanation, especially for starters in publishing in KDP! looking forward to the formatting for kindle/ebook

@IzzyBBooks

2 ай бұрын

Good luck!

A million thanks Izzy!! Your video is so easy to understand and exactly what I’ve been looking for!! Thank you so much for this invaluable info! 🥰👍 Also…can’t wait to see your ebook video! I’ll be back 🙏👍

@IzzyBBooks

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll make that one next week. I actually need to make one so it will be perfect timing.

I love the content of your videos. I've learn so much from it and will continue to watch the rest. Thanks, Izzy!

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome

Good day Izzy, I would like to say thank you very much first, because I have been looking for a way to resolve the issue regarding my children's book regarding the paperback on KDP. I couldn't understand why pages on my book were on top of each other, and thanks to this video, you explained things clearly, and I finally managed to put my first children's book out there. The title is Lila's Incredible wish and will appreciate reviews and feedback because I'm new to all of it, Thanks again.

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I could help! I wish you the best on your new journey

Thank you soo much! You're a genius!

Coming over from TikTok. Thanks for sharing!

@IzzyBBooks

11 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

You are so delightful!! Thank you so much for sharing what ya know. I will most definitely sing your praises when I get that interview with Oprah!😊

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

I’m looking forward to it

Thank you so much for this!

@IzzyBBooks

2 жыл бұрын

I'm excited to share more! I'm glad you liked it.

thanks

Very good video. Thanks for taking the time to make it.

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome

I haven't even watched this video yet, but based on your intro this is what i been looking for. I published my graphic novels in kindle only because the formatting for print was just too difficult for me to wrap my head around so i went with a print p.o.d. company that specializes in comics etc but i periodically will peruse the internet\youtube for any new updates.

@IzzyBBooks

10 ай бұрын

You can do it! Don’t pay someone else for something you can do. Trust me it’s worth learning in the long run

Thank you so much. This was very helpful information, and your presentation is easy to understand. Well-done! I’ve subscribed.

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Are there any videos you’d like to see that may be more helpful?

Thank you so much! I'm in the process of creating my very first children's book and was lost on how to format and export!

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

Hope this helps

I've published since 2014 and done most books myself through trial, error, frustration and experimentation lol but. I'm always learning 😌. Thank you.

@IzzyBBooks

2 жыл бұрын

I’m always learning too. Still don’t know everything, but I’ll make sure to share what I do know.

very helpful. I am trying to publish a very simple one I did as coloring book, my first one, only to test how does it goes in KDP.

@IzzyBBooks

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve always thought about making a coloring book. I’m interested to see how it turns out. Keep me posted.

Like your energy 🤩 thank you for video. Very helpful. About separate single pages and about authors copy for $3,5.

@IzzyBBooks

2 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

You are the man

@IzzyBBooks

5 күн бұрын

Thank you

Thanks Izzy!

Thank you so much for your amazing tutorial :)

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome

As per video, would love for you to do video on how to make amazon book shine:)

just want to say thank you!

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! I’m glad it helped.

Thank you.

Thank you for the information. It is going to take longer to write my book than I thought. A lot of research. Ugh

I’ve been trying to upload my interior but kept getting problem. I think I know the answer after watching this. I uploaded cover page and 2 page spread. And I did the same for interior! But your video, your interior was uploaded as per page spread. I’m going to try now and hopefully it works!

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

Yep! You have to upload single pages. Good luck

Awesome Viedeo, thanks!

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

Great video Izzy. I wonder who that silly author was who thought you needed to add a prefix on KDP ;-)

@IzzyBBooks

2 жыл бұрын

Oh goodness… 😝😳

My son has a few of your books! 😃

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! I hope he likes them.

thanks very much!

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome

Thank you !!!!!

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

Hope it helped!

@bluebonnet95

Жыл бұрын

@@IzzyBBooks which Adobe photoshop did you use, I'm about to buy/download and I want to use the right one. I'm so new to all of this and trying not to stress out LOL but wow I am LOL

What are some stories you're trying to publish now?

you rock

@IzzyBBooks

2 ай бұрын

You do!

this is a very informative video! thank you! can you please recommend a good range(minimum and maximum) for the font size?

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

I usually do 18-24

Can you make a video about the steps to get the ISBN? I am located in Spain, but my book is in English and I want to be able to send it to an English market, so I am not sure how to proceed. Sorry if this sounds stupid :-$, hahahaha. Thanks again for all the great info!

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

Are you wanting to register it in Spain? I wouldn’t know how to do that but if you’re wanting to do it with the USA I’d just use Browkers.

@msbernar1976

Жыл бұрын

@@IzzyBBooks I think i'll do both, thanks for the tip for the US!

If I don't get a Copyright, before I publish on KBP and someone took the story from my book, and made a movie from it. Is that legal? Will I be able to sue, if I didn't make a copyright for my story? Also, I wrote a children's book. But I do not have any artwork. I can draw but I want to publish my book now to have some type of dated proof of my book. And making cartoons for each page is going to make my release date longer. Can I publish my book without the artwork then add the artwork later? Or should I even do that if I could? And, if I got my book copyrighted, before I added the artwork, will I have to re-register my copyright, once I add the artwork?

Thank you so much! This is amazing! I am just starting this process and doing research, but I can already tell your videos are going to be such a great resource and blessing! One question with regard to copyright. So, do you have to purchase a copyright? And if so do you have a video or information on that process as well? So much of this seems daunting, but you are a great help! 😊❤ Thanks again!

@IzzyBBooks

28 күн бұрын

You totally can. I typically do a poor man’s copyright.

@HopesMomE

27 күн бұрын

​@@IzzyBBooks​Can you explain further on that? Poor man's copyright? 🤔

Izzy B, great video! Thank you! I have a question about the number of pages. I am creating a 24 pages (including the covers) book. Should I add "dummy" pages or is that good? Can the interior of the covers be printed?

I have a couple questions about ISBN's and Copyright, what are they exactly? When do we get them and why do some people say copyright is not needed? Do you need a new one for every book you publish?

Hi Izzy, I created a children's book, using plasticine for my illustrations. What program would I use to create my pages with background colours and patterns and then upload them as you've shown in your Format and Publish KDP program? Did I miss a video describing how to do this. I LOVED this video but need to know what to do to make the files containing my text and plasticine pictures prior to uploading them. Thanks!

@IzzyBBooks

28 күн бұрын

Sounds very interesting! I’m not sure what plasticine is if I’m being honest.

Thank you! :)

@IzzyBBooks

10 ай бұрын

You’re welcome

I appreciate you taking the time to make this video! I subbed! As an artist, I’m interested in your creative process. I would like to know what goes through your head when creating characters and determining the best layout for a scene 😊

@IzzyBBooks

10 ай бұрын

I looked at your work. You are VERY good and can totally do this. You got what it takes. Keep it up!

Subscrizzy to Izzy now!! Thanks for the walk through sir 🎉

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

Anytime. Glad to help!

Izzy I am so glad I found you, can you do another video on updating a book? How to do that? I have a book on KDP (my ex uploaded for me) but now I want to change it slightly. A few questions: 1. Will this be a new ISBN? My current book is a kdp now I want my own ISBN so I can sell it through local book stores and put it in the library 2. I also want to change the size and add some text. Same story… same art… just a few additions and my own ISBN (you saved me in the ISBN letting us know it’s important) So will this be a Second edition? Also I have all the art files so do I set this book up all over

@IzzyBBooks

10 ай бұрын

You can update a book anytime with KDP and it just updates your book on its own. No charge and no hassle. You just submit new files. I’ve updated a book TONS of times. Hundreds

Hi, I have , please, question about ISBN code. You are saying that it is better to buy your own code. But is it possible to make a second edition of a book with a new ISBN? in case if it is the first book and you have a lack of experience and budget... maybe you already have a video about this? 😉

Thank you so much for this video. You're really funny. It was as entertaining as it was informative. One question though. I was wondering why you had some of your illustrations in the bleed. Wouldn't they be cut off?

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

Nope! Only essentials can’t be in the bleed. Now I’d never put really important parts of the illustration in the bleed but it’s okay to have some there.

Do you have a how-to on how to actually CREATE a book? I know i have rhe writing skills to WRITE a good book. I don't know what to DO with that though. Like I don't know where to start. Where do you write, do you start in a word doc, paste into the pages on adobe? Is there a way to find a template thats the right size? Is Adobe even the right software to use? So, in other words lets say I have all the neccessary words to fill every page of a book right now, where should I put them. I need know how to physically start the creation process. I keep finding videos on how to market the books, how to upload the pdf to KDP. But WHERE do I start when wanting to CREATE the pdf for uploading to KDP? Also, thanks for this video, I found it to be interesting and helpful.

@IzzyBBooks

7 ай бұрын

I have a video where I show how to make a book from start to finish

Thank you a lot for your informative video! It helps me a lot as an illustrator!!!

@IzzyBBooks

5 күн бұрын

Glad I could help

Thank you for the excellent video. One question though. If I want to add graphics/colour to the inside of the front and back cover, how do I go about it? Thanks

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately you can’t do this using Amazons KDP. If you’re wanting end pages on your book you’ll have to go through a large offset printer. I have a great one who makes incredible books, but you pay more upfront.

@DavidEvans-se8ow

Жыл бұрын

@@IzzyBBooks Thank you for your quick response which is much appreciated. All the best.

I just need to know where to get the formatting template to use in photoshop?

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

For KDP you can find it on their website. You could just search KDP cover template for _____

I'd like to learn some basic features on Photoshop for the purpose of illustrating my book.

@IzzyBBooks

2 ай бұрын

Yeah that’s on my todo list

I just would like to humbly thank you for creating this video because it was very helpful!! Keep up the awesome work (^_^)

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome

Your video is extremely helpful! I just wanted to make sure I got this correct, the title page would actually be considered "page 1"?

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

I even do like a simple title page for page one on a right hand page.

is there a way to only have my pages on the right and no illustrations on the left page

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

Yes totally. Just make sure that first left hand page is a blank page

Can you suggest ways or websites to get your book illustrated?

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

I’m an illustrator. But I will say Upwork, SCBWI, Behance, and also finding author groups on Facebook are some great ways to find illustrators. Just be careful! There are a lot of scammers out there who will just use clip art.

@izzyBBooks How do you create your illustrations for children's books? What apps do you recommend?

@IzzyBBooks

11 ай бұрын

I’m an illustrator. That’s my main job. I use Adobe photoshop mostly, but another option is Procreate.

I done a ebook but now I'm trying to make a children's book. I have the story but I not sure how to make my characters for the book. I'm not good at drawing so is a program that's not crazy expensive that I can use to get started. How to video would be great thanks.

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

Procreate on the iPad is only $10!

Thanks so much for a great video! Where do I find those templates you mention on kindle direct publishing? could you post a screen grab of a button? I only see posting options etc...

@IzzyBBooks

2 ай бұрын

Maybe I shouldn’t a link to them! That’s a great idea

I'm a little confused. Your gutter is set at .75", should it be .375" or less for a 32 page book? KdP listed it as 24 to 150 pages use gutter of .375, so if the book is 32 pages is it better to do a .25 gutter?

Thanks @IzzyBbooks please I need advice. I did a children book on canva and it's about 72 pages when I download in pdf it's about 567mb now I try to publish but it's taking a lot of time and not successful. Please how can I do it right?

Is the cover rgb colour or cmyk colour and do you have to format it to 300 dpi?

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

Everything is CMYK 300 dpi

Great tutorial. In the page where his cape stretches across both pages, how do you make sure it aligns?

@IzzyBBooks

2 ай бұрын

Good question. I make sure I chop it directly from a two page spread

Is there any other reason why one should have their own ISB number?

@IzzyBBooks

10 ай бұрын

Personally, investing $75 to make sure you own every little part of your book is worth it to me. Amazon owns your ISBN. That would bother me.

Hi there, I’m totally new at this, I’m a watercolor artist and have been wanting to put my work together. I have been turning my art into greeting cards, postcards and prints. Is adobe Illustrator the program I need? Thank you for your help

Hi Izzy, thanks for this interestiong video and your Book, im woriking on a book project with KRita, Could you let me know exactly i should write in the Width box and the Height box , also what Resolution is the best for color...Thanks, Joseph

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

For resolution 300 DPI CMYK

@josphmarcelthibault1139

Жыл бұрын

Thank you,

@josphmarcelthibault1139

Жыл бұрын

Tnaks to take the time to answer, Izzy, If I am working with krita program, can I go ahead and construct my 35 pages, and, Once finished, just moved them in the Kindle templates?.. Or I'm I wrong?.. Thanks Bros, I just need to be set ..then I can go ahead I started for good, This should be my last question.. Just need to get set.. God bless Joseph..

Is this doable with An IPad? I have two-page spread illustrations that I made using Adobe fresco.

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

I made a book entirely on an iPad called Moose Goose! Check it out on Amazon.

I am looking for an illustrator to help me illustrate my book. How do I get the pictures and words to go together into photoshop?

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

I’m an illustrator. And what you’re asking for is formatting. Which I also do as an illustrator. Now some don’t and if that’s the case you’d have to find a formatter or book designer.

Isn't text usually added with a vector program? Just wondering if you can see the difference between setting type in illustrator or inDesign vs photoshop? Love your videos!

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

I use inDesign usually. But I wanted to show a method that I think most could do. Honestly I’ve done both and I don’t see a huge difference. At this point I just really like all the options indesign gives.

Hi Izzy, thank you for the informative video, love your enthusiasm. As a publisher, did you register your publishing name as a company, or registered with the state before using your publishing name, or decided to use your name without any formal filing process with the state or city. And, for KDP, can I use any made-up publisher name or should it the same name as Bowker's ISBN, and LCCN (is possible to make up a publishing name for Bowker and LCCN). Also, for KDP, is it possible to publish a nonstandard trim size book, for example, 11 x 8.5 in. book.

@IzzyBBooks

2 ай бұрын

I filed it with the state just like any other LLC would. It wasn’t a hard process

@IzzyBBooks

2 ай бұрын

Just as long as your publisher is the same on your ISBN as for your imprint. You can make it up

How do you get those trim lines in PS?

@IzzyBBooks

9 ай бұрын

They are guides. They’re not as easy to make as indesign

IzzyBBooks - does the gutter change from left to right depending on page position? I didn't see the gutter size change size during page placement. Appreciate your feedback! Thank you.

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

No the gutter is always at the center of the two page spread. It never changes. And it’s best just to try and stay 2 inches away from the gutter with all valuable art and words. Items can be in the gutter. Just make sure it’s not vital to the story.

i have a question in the launch previewr it doesnt fit the pages are too zoomed while everything is ok in my pdf can u help me?

Thank you so much, Izzy B. This is an excellent video. I have all my pages created in Apple's Pages and have saved them as PDFs. The images and cover were created as jpgs 300 dpi with text added. I've allowed for the bleed etc. Can I now combine them as one pdf? I used RGB, which I read is OK. Thanks in advance.

@IzzyBBooks

2 жыл бұрын

I’d say you’re ready. Just combine them as a pdf in acrobat. Make sure that first page is on the right as it will be a one page spread on a right hand page. Then everything after is a two page spread. Once you upload you’ll get to preview your book on the spot and see what you think. I do think RGB will work, so you should be fine.

@EiryReesThomas

2 жыл бұрын

@@IzzyBBooks Thank you so much. That's really appreciated. If I may ask another question: Should I add an image of my own ISBNs to my back cover? I'm really looking forward to your e-book video :)

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

@@EiryReesThomas Your ISBN can be uploaded seperately, but they will put the ISBN where they want it. If you want full control I recommend doing it yourself. I hope I'm not too late at answering this question for you.

@EiryReesThomas

Жыл бұрын

@@IzzyBBooks Thank you so much, IzzyB. I'm almost ready to add the ISBNs to my series. I'm so pleased that I watched your video with details relating to CMYK. Even though the adaptations from RGB was intensive, it's been a positive move. Looking forward to your further videos ⭐

Hi Izzy B, I enjoyed your video. I do have a question...I see you have your pages as picture and text. My manuscript is separate from the art work. Do you just up load both manuscript and art and then put it together? How do I get the text on the art? Make the actual pages? Is that something that happens within KDP? Or is there another program/app? Thanks, Bonnie Martin

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

If the art is separate you’d have to use a program like indesign or photoshop to place text on the art. Formatting is a BIG part of all of this and takes just as much skill as illustration and writing. There are people in the industry who only do formatting and book design.

What of you can't draw? I've written the story but can't illustrate. What other options are there?

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

There are a lot of illustrators out there. Search some illustrator databases. Be careful if you use Fiverr. There are a lot of scammers using clip art on there.

Thank you for the info. If u order books to sell in person, what do u use to take payments?

@IzzyBBooks

2 ай бұрын

I use a square reader

Nice, video. But I need a video on how to create the children book

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

I have a video titled “How to Make a Children’s Book”

How many pages Moose Goose has? when they say 24 or 32 pages, does the count include front and back cover pages?

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

No this doesn’t include the front and back cover. It only includes interior pages. I try and make books all 32 pages.

I don’t know if this is a dumb question, but I see that it can be 8 1/2 by 11, but can it be 11 by 8 1/2? Landscape instead of portrait? Because the book I have is landscape and I could easily crop it to fir 11 by 8 1/2, so that would be really nice.

@IzzyBBooks

10 ай бұрын

It can’t be landscape. And that’s not a dumb question at all!

I'm not sure what im doing wrong but the only templates i was able to get i cannot open and edit on Photoshop like you do... hmm

@IzzyBBooks

5 күн бұрын

It can be hard. I usually call KDP

Thank you for the informative video. However, do I need a barcode in addtion to an ISBN number? And if so, where do I submit it?

@IzzyBBooks

Жыл бұрын

You create your barcode using your ISBN. There are some sites that offer free ISBN barcodes, but the best ones I’ve seen will make you a high res professional barcode using your ISBN for about $20-$30. To me it’s worth it.

@PhillyDjHook

Жыл бұрын

@@IzzyBBooks Please elaborate more on your reply here.

I'd like to see how to make my book shine 😂

@IzzyBBooks

10 ай бұрын

Well I’d say that has a lot to do with illustrations but also having a book designer.

How many pages does a children's book have to be on AKD?

@IzzyBBooks

11 ай бұрын

I think the minimum is 15