- Use black, 12-point, Times New Roman as the font, children’s at least 14.

- use images to enrich content

- use pagebreaks Avoid using enter and backspace to make pagebreaks

- ensure The same font should be used for all chapter headings to ensure
consistency.

- Decide on a consistent style for your paragraphs – either use indentation for the
first line, or space between paragraphs – and stick with it throughout the book.

- Adding Links: Consider adding hyperlinks in your text, either to external sources
or internal references within your book, to create an interactive reading
experience. Links are not possible in print books, and so it's something ebooks can
really take advantage of.

- add Digital Table of Contents: and should link to the appropriate chapter.

- Set your bleeds to 0.125.

- Resist the urge to use an unconventional font for the body text or styles. Save
the fun and fancy fonts for chapter headings and elements like handwritten notes.
It might be tempting to add a bunch of embellishments to your chapter pages. But
don’t go overboard. When it comes to design, less is more.

- Indents: In fiction or narrative nonfiction, always indent the first line of a

paragraph. The first paragraph of a chapter or after scene breaks are the only
times you shouldn’t indent.

- Line Spacing: Set your line spacing to 1.5

You need enough space between lines so that your reader can keep their place.

Tip: While we’re talking about space on the page, it’s time to ditch the double
space after a period. Just use one.

- A smaller trim size can result in a higher page count, so you’ll need to consider
that when you’re setting up your book. If you wrote a long book and want to lower
your page count, choose a larger trim size (and vice versa).

- The average book length has between 200-400 pages. However, this will depend on a
number of factors, including: the size of your font, the line spacing, the genre
you're writing in, etc. We recommend focusing more on recommended word count
instead of page count when determining your length.

IRON RULES

- Use the U.S. standard page size of 8.5×11 inches and set your margins to 2.54
inch on all sides.
google docs sizes:

Letter (8.5″ × 11″)

Tabloid (11″ × 17″)
Legal (8.5″ × 14″)
Statement (5.5″ × 8.5″)
Executive (7.25″ × 10.5″)
Folio (8.5″ × 13″)
A3 (11.69″ × 16.54″)
A4 (8.27″ × 11.69″)
A5 (5.83″ × 8.27″)
B4 (9.84″ × 13.90″)
B5 (6.93″ × 9.84″)

- Set alignment to left justified

- Use a single space after periods

If you were trained to type two spaces after a period, retrain yourself. In the
digital age, use a single space.

- Use double-spaced line spacing: This may be the greatest help to your editor. You
want to ensure they see your every last word, so give your words room to breathe on
the page.
Tip: if you’ve already written your book with different line spacing, select all of
your text in Word, click Format>Paragraph, then select “Double” in the drop-down
box under “Line spacing.”

- Indent all paragraphs by .5 inches, and don’t hit tab or space to indent
This may be every editor’s pet peeve. Setting tabs and hitting tab aren’t the same
thing.

If you’re a tab-hitter or space-space-space-space-spacer, select all of your text

in Word, then set indentation using Format>Paragraph. Under “Indentation” and by
“Left,” type .5. under “Special,” then choose “First line” from the drop-down menu.

Note: Generally, the first paragraph of any chapter, after a subhead, or following
a bulleted or numbered list isn’t indented

- Fiction authors should use indented paragraphs without full paragraph breaks.
Nonfiction authors may opt for no indentation so long as paragraphs are separated
by a full paragraph break.
Tip: Crack open a book in your genre to see what the paragraphing conventions are,
then emulate.

- Number your pages

Don’t begin numbering on your title page. Rather, begin numbering on the page your
story begins.
To place page numbers in Word, double-click within the header area of the page on
which your story begins and click “Insert > Page Numbers,” then select your
preferred options. Choose to place your page numbers at the top left of the page.

- Don’t Skip the Title Page

When a reader opens a book, the title page is the first thing they see.

Therefore, you’ll want an impressive title page — one that informs the reader but
also entices them to crack open your book.

What not to do: don’t just throw your book title and author name on a page and
leave it be.

What to do: If you can, use an image of your book title that matches the text on
the book cover. If not, use a large font size and style that matches the genre and
a smaller font for subtitles and your author name.
What not to do: Use creative or unique fonts for the body of your text (however,
creative and eye-catching fonts for chapter headings is okay).

What not to do: Don’t pick trim size without research first.

What not to do: Don’t use double spacing. Ever.

What to do: If double spacing is a habit for you, retrain yourself to use one space
after each sentence.

- Understand Indents
Most word processors automatically create a new paragraph when you hit enter. And
if you’ve styled your document correctly, there’s no need to use the TAB key to
indent your paragraph. However, many of us still use it often.

What not to do: Don’t create an extra-large indent over 0.5”.

What to do: Keep the indent to no more than 0.5”. If you use TAB regularly, go to
your word processor settings to turn off the automatic indent. FYI: I recommend
training yourself not to use TAB.

- Even if you have million-dollar writing packed with powerful words and stunning
sensory details, without proper formatting, your book might end up being a hot
mess. So, take the time to get it right.
Ultimately, you will find that spending the time/money on good formatting will pay
itself back.

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