Formatting Manuscripts (for POD)

coloneldax · Aug 28, 2009

What are the basic rules for formatting a manuscript for POD (such as lulu)?
Do the rules vary based on which POD I choose?
What format are submissions typically in (RTF, PDF, Word Doc)?
How do formatting rules differ from that of publishing houses?

Daniel

David Griffiths · Sep 25, 2009

Most POD printers require PDF. Most POD publishers will format your books and convert them to PDF for a price. CreateSpace and Lulu allow you to do everything your self and then publish for free. The mission of my website is to teach new authors to do everything them selves and save lots of money.

David Griffiths, CEO, http://www.self-publishing-solutions.com
Publish your book for free, promote it online, and sell in on Amazon.com.

coloneldax · Sep 25, 2009

David Griffiths said:
Most POD printers require PDF. Most POD publishers will format your books and convert them to PDF for a price. CreateSpace and Lulu allow you to do everything your self and then publish for free. The mission of my website is to teach new authors to do everything them selves and save lots of money.

David Griffiths, CEO, http://www.self-publishing-solutions.com
Publish your book for free, promote it online, and sell in on Amazon.com.

Thanks!

Daniel

Deleted member 42 · Sep 25, 2009

The file format depends on the printer; most will accept PDF.

What YOU need to do is not just format the ms. but, as much as you can, typeset it.

coloneldax · Sep 25, 2009

Medievalist said:
The file format depends on the printer; most will accept PDF.

What YOU need to do is not just format the ms. but, as much as you can, typeset it.

What is typesetting?..
Is that liked font size and type?..

Daniel

Formatting Manuscripts (for POD)

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