Simple from the Start
- Inventory Freedom
- Books are printed to meet demand.
- Free Tools
- Tools like Interior Reviewer and Cover Creator allow you to do-it-yourself easily and with great results. Download the CreateSpace PDF Submission Specification.
- Professional Services
- Choose from our affordable design, editing, and marketing services.
- Support
- Our dedicated team of professionals is ready to help you throughout the process.
More for You
- Competitive Royalties
- Some of the highest royalties in the industry. View Earning Royalties video.
- Affordable Copies
- Low author book prices, regardless of order quantity.
- No Setup Fees
- Our do-it-yourself option for authors removes hurdles, so you can focus on publishing and distributing.
- Library-Quality Books
- Professional trade paperback binding ensures a book to be proud of.
- Free ISBN
- Choose from four ISBN options, including a free CreateSpace-assigned ISBN, when you set up your book.
Expand Your Reach
- Standard Distribution
- Free with your membership so you can make your book available on Amazon.com, Amazon's European websites, and sell from your website through a link to your CreateSpace eStore.
- Expanded Distribution
- Broaden your distribution, with no set-up fees, to online retailers, bookstores, libraries, academic institutions, and distributors within the United States. The Expanded Distribution option is available with your membership at no additional cost.
Artwork: A Standout Cover Starts Here
Create a cover with our FREE online tool.
Use Cover Creator to design a great-looking custom cover for your book
online quickly and easily. Start with one of our professional designs
and tailor your artwork using logos, text, and our expansive free image
gallery where you can choose from a wide variety of ready-to-use
professional photos.
Want to build your own book cover from scratch?
If you prefer to build a cover using graphic design software, please refer
to the guidelines below and our helpful cover templates. This option is
intended for authors and publishers with extensive knowledge in graphic
design and book layout.
Professional Cover Design from CreateSpace
Get a distinctive cover for your book with one of these two comprehensive
services. From basic formatting to a custom cover that matches your
vision – our options are priced to fit every budget and come with
project management and phone support.
Let our experienced team help you create a professional-looking book cover that captures your vision
Collaborate with our professional design team to create an effective book cover showcasing your story's unique elements.
Talk with us about the best services for your title.
Get everyday low prices on Professional Services with CreateSpace.
Interior Options
Free Do-It-Yourself Option
Whether you have a print-ready pdf, or a Word® .doc, docx, or .rtf file, it's easy to upload your file and get it ready for publishing for free.
Interior Reviewer presents your file as an online virtual version of your book. You'll be able to see formatting issues highlighted visually to find and address formatting issues fast.
Print-ready PDF files created through desktop publishing software offer the most control over the appearance of your book.
Professional Layout and Design
Give your book a professional interior with a layout and design that enhances the overall presentation. From basic style solutions to a customized design that mirrors your vision—our options are priced to fit every budget and come with project management and phone support.
Select from ten industry standard templates to achieve an interior design that matches the quality of traditionally published books.
Choose from a variety of options to achieve a design layout that reflects the personality and style of your book, including distinctive chapter headings, fonts, and special characters.
Kindle Conversion
Broaden your readership. eBooks are widely popular, especially since the launch of the Kindle. This service precisely converts your trade paperback book into an eBook for the Amazon Kindle.
*Children's books and those with complex formatting may require our Kindle for Kids' Books or Complex Kindle Conversion service. In rare cases we may be unable to convert your book.
Talk with us about the best services for your title.
Get everyday low prices on Professional Services with CreateSpace.
Our publishing process starts with quality printing
Once ordered, your book will be printed on-demand using the latest digital printing technology available. Your book's interior will be produced in full-color or black and white, depending upon the option you have selected. All book covers are printed in full-color on cover stock and finished with a protective laminate-coating.
What you can expect:
- Covers are printed on 10pt stock in full-color and laminated for durability.
- Our books are library-quality.
- Professional trade paperback binding ensures a book to be proud of.
- Books are printed to meet demand, so you benefit from inventory freedom.
Black and White Books
- 60# White or 60# Cream Paper
- Full-color laminated covers, Matte or Glossy finish
- 12 industry-standard trim sizes
- 2 custom trim sizes or choose your own size
Full-Color Books
- Four-color printing process
- 60# White Paper
- Full-color laminated covers, Matte or Glossy finish
- 7 industry-standard trim sizes
- 10 custom trim sizes or choose your own size
Choose a Trim Size
You can select from a variety of standard and custom trim sizes, but you'll need to select one of the
industry-standard sizes below to be eligible to sell your book through Expanded Distribution channels.
Important: Books with cream paper must be one of the following trim sizes: 5" x 8", 5.25" x 8", 5.5" x 8.5",
or 6" x 9" in order to enroll in Expanded Distribution.
Black and White Books
| Trim Size |
White Paper
Page Count |
Cream Paper
Page Count |
Industry Standard |
5 x 8 inches
12.7 x 20.32 centimeters |
24 - 828 |
24 - 740 |
 |
5.06 x 7.81 inches
12.9 x 19.8 centimeters |
24 - 828 |
24 - 740 |
|
5.25 x 8 inches
13.335 x 20.32 centimeters |
24 - 828 |
24 - 740 |
|
5.5 x 8.5 inches
13.97 x 21.59 centimeters |
24 - 828 |
24 - 740 |
|
6 x 9 inches
15.24 x 22.86 centimeters |
24 - 828 |
24 - 740 |
|
6.14 x 9.21 inches
15.6 x 23.4 centimeters |
24 - 828 |
24 - 740 |
|
6.69 x 9.61 inches
17 x 24.4 centimeters |
24 - 828 |
24 - 740 |
|
7 x 10 inches
17.78 x 25.4 centimeters |
24 - 828 |
24 - 740 |
|
7.44 x 9.69 inches
18.9 x 24.6 centimeters |
24 - 828 |
24 - 740 |
|
7.5 x 9.25 inches
19.1 x 23.5 centimeters |
24 - 828 |
24 - 740 |
|
8 x 10 inches
20.32 x 25.4 centimeters |
24 - 440 |
24 - 400 |
|
8.25 x 6 inches
20.955 x 15.24 centimeters |
24 - 220 |
24 - 200 |
|
8.25 x 8.25 inches
20.955 x 20.955 centimeters |
24 - 220 |
24 - 200 |
|
8.5 x 8.5 inches
21.59 x 21.59 centimeters |
24 - 630 |
24 - 570 |
|
8.5 x 11 inches
21.59 x 27.94 centimeters |
24 - 630 |
24 - 570 |
|
Want to create your own custom trim size?
"Enter my own size" trim sizes can be sold on Amazon.com and your eStore, but are ineligible for the Bookstores and Online Retailers channel within Expanded Distribution.
Learn more about trim size requirements for each Expanded Distribution channel.
Full-Color Books
| Trim Size |
White Paper
Page Count |
Industry Standard |
5 x 8 inches
12.7 x 20.32 centimeters |
24 - 480 |
|
5.06 x 7.81 inches
12.9 x 19.8 centimeters |
24 - 480 |
|
5.25 x 8 inches
13.335 x 20.32 centimeters |
24 - 480 |
|
5.5 x 8.5 inches
13.97 x 21.59 centimeters |
24 - 480 |
|
6 x 9 inches
15.24 x 22.86 centimeters |
24 - 480 |
|
6.14 x 9.21 inches
15.6 x 23.4 centimeters |
24 - 480 |
|
6.69 x 9.61 inches
17 x 24.4 centimeters |
24 - 480 |
|
7 x 10 inches
17.78 x 25.4 centimeters |
24 - 480 |
|
7.44 x 9.69 inches
18.9 x 24.6 centimeters |
24 - 480 |
|
7.5 x 9.25 inches
19.1 x 23.5 centimeters |
24 - 480 |
|
8 x 10 inches
20.32 x 25.4 centimeters |
24 - 480 |
|
8.25 x 6 inches
20.955 x 15.24 centimeters |
24 - 212 |
|
8.25 x 8.25 inches
20.955 x 20.955 centimeters |
24 - 212 |
|
8.5 x 8.5 inches
21.59 x 21.59 centimeters |
24 - 480 |
|
8.5 x 11 inches
21.59 x 27.94 centimeters |
24 - 480 |
|
Distribution Options
Included with your free CreateSpace membership.
Standard Distribution
Amazon.com
Make your book available to millions of customers on Amazon.com, as well as Amazon.ca.
Customers ordering from Amazon.com can take advantage of FREE Super
Saver Shipping, One-Day Shipping, 1-Click® ordering, and
Amazon Prime® on eligible orders.
Amazon Europe
Broaden your book's availability on Amazon's European websites
including Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.de, Amazon.es, Amazon.fr,
Amazon.it. Customers ordering from Amazon's European websites can take
advantage of Free Super Saver Shipping, One-Day Shipping,
1-Click® ordering, and Amazon Prime® on eligible
orders.
CreateSpace eStore
Sell your book directly from your eStore. You can customize your eStore
to match your own website. We'll handle the cart, credit card
processing, and fulfillment of your customer's orders.
eBook for Kindle
Make your book available to more readers through Kindle Direct Publishing
(KDP). Simply sign-up for a KDP account and we'll provide everything you
need to publish your book on the Amazon Kindle Store.
Expanded Distribution
These additional sales channels make your book available for order to online retailers, bookstores,
libraries, academic institutions, and distributors within the United States.
Bookstores and Online Retailers
Libraries and Academic Institutions
CreateSpace Direct
Book Royalties
Earn royalties every time your book is printed to fulfill a new order placed on Amazon.com, Amazon's European websites, your CreateSpace eStore or through sales channels offered with Expanded Distribution. Check out our video on how you earn royalties with CreateSpace.
Book Royalties
You earn royalties every time we print a book to fulfill a new
customer order placed on Amazon.com, Amazon's European websites, your CreateSpace eStore,
or through sales channels offered with Expanded Distribution. Plus, you can set your royalty
payment option to local currencies including U.S. dollars (USD), British pounds (GBP),
and Euro (EUR).
Your royalty is the list price you've designated for your book, minus our share.
| Calculating Your Royalty |
| List Price (set by you) |
| â Our Share |
| = Your Royalty |
Earning Royalties
Royalty Calculator*
Use the royalty calculator to figure out how much you'll make every time your book is manufactured.
Suggestions are unavailable at this time
* Figures generated by this tool
are for estimation purposes only. Your actual royalty will be
calculated when you set up your book.
Learn more about all the Distribution options available.
Buying Copies of Your Own Book
Orders you place for your title are referred to as "Member Orders." When you order copies of your own book, you pay just the fixed and per-page charges plus shipping and handling. Use our calculators to see your per-book, proof order cost, and shipping and handling costs.
A few important notes about Member Orders
- You pay for your books at the time of ordering.
- When you purchase your own titles you do not earn royalties.
- Sales tax may apply to your order.
- Member pricing only applies to orders placed through your account for your own title.
- The cost for a proof copy is the same as the cost for a single book, plus shipping and handling. You are asked to pay this amount when you place your order.
- Member Orders are subject to our Return Policy.
- We print the majority of book orders in our facilities. Additional print facilities may be used to ensure we can deliver your order on time.
- Shipping times do not include the printing of your order. This will be calculated when you place your order.
- Orders are shipped from the continental U.S. For non-U.S. orders, allow additional time for customs processing and delivery to areas outside major cities. Import duties and taxes may be levied upon delivery.
- Priority and Expedited options are not available for U.S. P.O. Boxes.
Member Order Calculator
* Figures generated by this tool are for estimation purposes only. Your actual order costs will be calculated when you set up your book. This does not include shipping and handling, which can be calculated below.
Order Shipping Calculator
* See the rate tables used to calculate shipping and handling.
* Shipping times do not include the printing of your order.