Createspace Tutorial - Self Publishing Books on Amazon.com in Less than 7 Days!

[2manylost]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video, it has been very helpful. :)

[kindredsmiles]

Thanks for putting together this tutorial. It helped me to really appreciate Createspace. I am usually publish with Lulu, but for certain works I believe Createspace with the best POD venue.

[hoogys]

my book has some colored pictures do I have to choose the color Interior type or can I do the black and white?

[selfpublishingcoach]

@hoogys You can choose either. If you choose black and white, I recommend converting the pictures to black and white 300dpi prior to printing. And then always get a proof to make sure it's what you want prior to publishing.  I have some black and white pictures in mine and they turned out fine. ~Shelley~

[selfpublishingcoach]

Yes you can do TONS of stuff with Adobe Photoshop Elements. Bill Myers has some great tutorials on it. You can search YouTube for "remove background from images bill myers" and you'll find two great videos!

[Videowatcher198]

For the past few weeks, i've been asking alot of questions about adobe photoshop elements 9, i might order it off of amazon in a very short time but before i buy it, i wish to know if it's the right software to make my book and ebook covers.

I've gotten alot of yes's regarding my questions on whether or not i can remove background from images of things i intend to use for my covers and typing words, but i'm asking here just to be sure.

[chadouthieves]

i have a question if my book is licensed as Creative Commons, will Amazon accept my book or not?

[selfpublishingcoach]

@chadouthieves I recommend reading the member agreement in detail when you sign up for Createspace. If you own the rights to your book, you should be able to publish it on Amazon. You can also ask questions at Createspace community forums as well as contact their support with any of your questions. Thanks! ~Shelley~

[Videowatcher198]

Part 2 of my questions (because i was running out of space in my first comment)

Note that i will be using phtoshop to make my cover image and the cover itself.

3.How do i get the backcover onto my story.

4. what are createspace's requirements for publishing books.

[selfpublishingcoach]

@Videowatcher198 Yes, you upload the cover and the interior file for your book separately. Createspace has great support staff and forums that you can contact if you have specific questions. You can read my article on book cover design. I can't post links in the comments here, but will send you a message with the link. ~Shelley~

[Videowatcher198]

I just completed the editing process on my first fictional story that i intend to publish as an ebook on amazon first, and then i will make a printed version through create space.

I do have some questions about making a printed version on createspace,1. Do you upload your cover image and the story itself seperately like you do when your posting your ebook.2. I know that i will need a backcover for the printed version and i wish to know how to make one.

[test123ok]

thank you ! very useful

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[dracd235]

Nicely done - thank you very much

[Caonabban]

i'm watching your vid and was was thinking about selling my own audio-book, does it allow you to do so..thank you!

[selfpublishingcoach]

@Caonabban Yes...Createspace also allows you to sell your own CD's and MP3 files. You can also sell an audiobook through CDbaby.com. Good luck! Shelley

[rohitbkb]

very useful video on on selfpublishing our words it is very useful for book marketing .

its very easier way to find templates to the articles which we need to publish . really the presentation is awesome

[ljubomirkoteski]

Nice tutorial abouth self publishing. Its everything explained and its very easy. Thank you for sharing, i hope you will do more helpfull tutorials like this.

[Authopublisher]

Lots of people need this information. Thank you for making it SO simple and guiding everyone through it. I'm a BIG fan. But you know that already :)

[selfpublishingcoach]

@Authopublisher You're welcome! Thanks for your support. :)

[patricgalloway]

This video explains about self publishing books on Amazon.com in less than 7 days.

she explained each and every option clearly templates and colour and free createspace ISBN and and other options. and uploading pdf file. and selecting of your pdf cover.it is really very good.

[selfpublishingcoach]

@patricgalloway I'm glad you found it helpful!

[blazingsweet]

Anyone will surely find it very easy to published their on books with this step by step procedure.

[selfpublishingcoach]

@blazingsweet It really is much simpler than you realize! Sometimes the hardest part is getting the book written. :) ~Shelley~

[muhudu]

Very helpful video of how to publish books on amazon.

[DesilGFX]

This Is a Very unique and interesting video. The site is also neat i checked it out. Thats cool way to get your writtings on the internet.

[selfpublishingcoach]

@DesilGFX Thanks! It is amazing what you can do now with self publishing. I do have tons of other articles and advice for self publishing and book marketing on my website...thanks for checking it out! ~Shelley~

[adorable3006]

very nice video..i like it

[VideoGalerija]

Very informative clip. I'm listening to every word, I'm curious.

[selfpublishingcoach]

@VideoGalerija You should definitely consider self publishing! Or if you know of anyone else who would like to get published, let them know about Createspace. :)

[eX3v1L]

Good Tutorial, it helped me a lot :)

[selfpublishingcoach]

@eX3v1L Great! so glad it helped! ~Shelley~