And it wasn't that difficult. Of course, I thought it would be (difficult) when I started because it was an unknown entity. But Createspace was amazing. The site takes you step by step through the process, and if you make a mistake you can go back and change it as many times as you like.
Before I started, I read through the various stages so I knew what I had to deliver from my side, such as a cover to the correct dimensions, a blurb for the back cover, the correct layout, the correct font.
On my first attempt, I simply used the same layout as I had for the Kindle version - well, when I received my proof, the typeface was so big you could read it from a distance of ten yards.
Through all my iterations of this book, I found the following to work best for a paperback novel:
- black print on cream paper, not white
- 5x8 in size, nothing larger
- Palatino Linotype, 10
- review the digital proof as well as a hard copy
- provide a professional cover
I've been through it with a fine tooth comb; its been edited and proofed for grammar and typos; its been tweaked and turned and tossed and tinkered with - its should be in its best shape yet.
I hope you enjoy Deadly Obsession as a paperback. If you do, please let me know.
At the moment its only available on Createspace, but I expect it to be out on Amazon.com within the next few days.
If you have any comments, I'd love to hear them (please keep them constructive).
Writing rocks!!
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