Publishing File Preparation
Getting a book ready to publish can feel like a second job. The manuscript is finished, but now you need a front cover, spine, back cover, ebook artwork—and perhaps an audiobook cover too. Then come trim sizes, bleed, file formats, and printer requirements. In this episode, we’re looking at how publishing file preparation can move from a drawn-out design task to a faster, more manageable workflow.
First, start with accurate book details. Your trim size, page count, paper choice, title, author name, and back-cover copy all affect the final design. The spine width, in particular, depends on the…
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