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How to Calculate Your KDP Paperback Cover Size (Spine Width)
Before you commission a paperback cover, you need three numbers: trim size, page count, and paper type. Here's the formula KDP uses and how to get it right the
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Full-Page Images in Print Books: Layout and Formatting
Full-page image pages need different setup from ordinary chapters. Learn how to prepare image plates, control fill and bleed, and verify the final paperback PDF
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How to Tell If Your Cover File Is Actually Print-Ready
A cover that looks perfect on your monitor can still get rejected at upload. Here's how to overlay your file against exact print specs and catch the problems be
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Front Matter and Back Matter: The Right Order
The correct front matter and back matter order for a self-published book, which pieces are optional, and how page numbers actually work.