Product title kroo slim pu leather folio cover case for amazon kin. So back at the drawing board with your tips and picture in mind. Testimonials are incredibly persuasive in transforming potential readers into readers. The home screen display on your kindle paperwhite dummies. Print a shipping label and send in your kindle for freewell verify its condition within 7 days. Jul 20, 2017 certain features of the kindle require the user to open its back cover.
Kindle cover how to use the kindle cover creator how. Specifically, the memory card, battery, and reset buttons are located under the back cover. Cover creator uses the book details you enter during title setup and adds your book s isbn to the barcode area of the back cover. The kindle reader is one of the most popular choices for ebook reading, letting you read your favourite books on a digital device, without the drawbacks that. Learn how to write a back book cover blurb that not only intrigues readers but gets them to buy. It would make it a lot more like reading a real book if it would show the book s cover. This is in addition to the sales commission you pay amazon for each sale. The benefits are tremendous as amazon will automatically pair your ebook with the paperback on amazon and it looks very professional to have both available, not to mention the satisfaction of having a. Books that are downloaded and then deleted are still available as nearinstant downloads from your personal kindle library, linked to your amazon.
The artwork should extend to the outside edge of the templates pink zone to ensure a white border will not exist within the printed work. To see the toolbar, tap near the top edge of the display. Create an ebook cover amazon kindle direct publishing. If the book is just a book, it attempts to download the cover from amazons servers, using the exth 1 meta field asin, aka amazon product id. Never look back paranormal huntress series book 1 kindle edition by may, w. One thing they have in common is that removing the back cover. The ideal size of your ebook cover art is a heightwidth ratio of 1. Creating a pdf book cover on canva for amazon kdp with.
The returned kindle book may still appear on your kindle device or reading app, but you wont be able to open it. I prefer the 6 x 9 or 600 x 900 ratio as it appears more like a traditional book. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Kdp print and ingramspark, the two largest pod services in the world, will require you to submit a cover design that includes the front cover, the back cover, the spine, and bleeds. While this is a very odd question for someone who is asking about books, i will still like to help you on this since it is a very simple answer. Canvas book cover maker makes designing book covers amazingly simple even for nondesigners. Under the content section, scroll down to the cover section and click launch cover creator. In the klever case collection on amazon you will find versions inspired by harry potter the book of spells shown above, dracula, the secret garden, or pride and prejudice. Now youre seeing why most authors find them so hard to write. Kindle paperwhite 2 the secondgeneration paperwhite is the only paperwhite with a glossy black amazon logo on the back. Tap near the left edge of the display to move back one page. This is our tutorial for the cover creator process that kdp kindle direct publishing has for their paperbacks at the moment.
Our friends at bookbub carried out an ab test in which they sent group a a book description with a testimonial and group b a version without a testimonial. Explanations and back book cover examples for both fiction and nonfiction. Before we get into why most authors hate writing their back book cover blurb, lets clarify what it actually is. It would trigger me more when i see my kindle lying around, showing the book im reading, to pick it up and continue. The tool allows you to customize your cover with a variety of layouts and fonts. When you publish or republish your ebook, well automatically add your cover image to the inside.
Kindle cases can be expensive, so making a homemade kindle cover is the perfect weekend project. Book cover trends have been heading towards a more minimalist approach for years but the explosion of the ebook market made this paredback style a. Find the title in the your content list, then select. The cover creator interface will launch and provide instructions on how to proceed. Sep 20, 2014 browse kindle book covers at on your pc or laptop. With a book page displayed, tap it to see the tools shown, including a button to take you to the kindle fire home screen, a back button to go back one screen, a font menu to make adjustments to the appearance of fonts and the page, a menu button to access additional settings, and a search button to initiate a search for text in the book. How to create a kindle paperback book cover youtube. I just uploaded the book cover i had done to amazon kindle to have a lookand to my horror it looks just gross awful. For help formatting your paperback manuscript, see our guides for microsoft word for windows, microsoft word for mac and pages for mac. Each cover is slimline, lightweight, durable and splash proof and perfectly imitates the look and feel of a classic hard back book.
Soft and hard shell covers also come ready with stand which makes it even more useful than traditional cases that only provide resistance to accidental falls. While the front of the book cover design is primarily for getting attention and catching the eye, the back covers purpose should increase book sales, or the likelihood of a sale. Subscribing to kindle unlimited will give you free access to over a million kindle titles, which include ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines. A beautiful vintage hard back book style ereader and tablet cover handmade in england using 40 years of bookbinding experience. The best kindle oasis cases and covers digital trends. Get paid and buy a new kindle once your device is accepted, an amazon. Stupidly, wont even try falling back on the embedded cover. These guidelines are intended for designers of paperbacks with black and white or color interiors, with fullcolor covers. It has a special place in my bed, tucked under my pillow every night. How to choose the right book cover dimensions in 3 simple. Design book covers with canvas free book cover maker. How to move through a book on your kindle paperwhite dummies. As you add text to your cover, make sure it exactly matches the book details e. Thus, in order to replace the memory or battery or to reset the kindle, it is necessary to remove the back cover.
The biggest difference is that the kindle app will likely use a different or more advanced format. What is the difference between kindle edition format and a. Prolong the lifespan of your kindle by protecting it with this kindle book cover. How to selfpublish a paperback book with createspace huffpost. Theres no paper to be bound up with a spine and protected inside a sturdy jacket. I must admit, the first cover i got didnt seem like me at all. This is slightly more square than an 6 x 9 inch book cover. Paperback book covers many selfpublished authors start off with ebooks and eventually decide to publish a hard cover or paperback book too. How to make a kindle cover from a hollowed out hardback book. Fintie folio case for kindle fire hdx 7 20 release. The perfect coming together of old books and new technology make this the ideal gift for kindle and ereader owners that miss the feel of a book in their hands. Make sure it sells out by creating an awesome cover design.
In addition, the product cover is displayed on the web, so the resolution only. How to completely remove a book from your kindle library. Correctly create a paperback book cover with kdpcreatespace. How to navigate a book on your kindle fire dummies. How to build the back of a book cover with template.
Kindle vs books the benefits of reading paperbacks and. Many cover creator templates allow you to choose an image from our image gallery or upload your own image. When setting up the cover design file, the width can be calculated by adding. Product magnetic leather smart case cover for kindle fire hd 7 dark blue magnetic leather smart case cover for kindle fire hd 7 dark blue product fintie folio case for kindle fire hdx 7 20 release slim fit pu leather standing cover w auto sleepwake, love tree. On amazons website, go to your manage your content and devices page. Kindle cover how to use the kindle cover creator how to. Shop for kindle ebooks online at best prices in india at amazon. These books are printed on paper, which is made from trees and use ink for the printing. Kindle unlimited titles can be read on any amazon device or kindle app. To go to the next page, tap anywhere on the page, except near the top and along the left. But i was assured that it was the right cover for the book, and that it would help sell my book more effectively by connecting me to a larger audience. The back of a book cover is the perfect place to put this social proof. I cant figure out how to upload the back cover image for my book.
Use our free cover creator tool to design a cover for your ebook or paperback. Book cover trends have been heading towards a more minimalist approach for years but the explosion of the e book market made this pared back style a prerequisite rather than a design movement. If you dont have a print version of your book and its only sold online, everything in this article about back book blurbs can be applied to your book description in online listings. The main function of a kindle book cover, or indeed any book cover, is to somehow represent or sum up the story within. Book cover trends have been heading towards a more minimalist approach for years but the explosion of the ebook market made this paredback style a prerequisite rather than a design movement. Your cover must be a single pdf that includes the back cover, spine, and front cover as one image. This means that for every 1,000 pixels in width, the image should be 1,600 pixels in height. Ill wager that nobody remembers whats on the back cover of their favorite books.
To ensure the best quality for your image, particularly on high definition devices, the height of the image should be at least 2,500 pixels. Best match best selling price low to high price high to low customer rating new arrivals brand az brand za. Acdream kindle paperwhite case 2018, folio smart cover leather case with auto sleep wake feature for all new and previous kindle paperwhite models, sky blue 4. And chances are you already have the perfect book for your kindle collecting dust on your bookshelf.
My kindle fire comes with me on road trips, to the bathroom, to lunch, and on rare excursions to the gym. The answer is to let the kdpcreatespace online cover creators worry about the spine and back cover while you upload a front cover only. You can borrow titles as often as you want with no due dates, and can keep up to ten at a time. Create a paperback cover amazon kindle direct publishing. In this video i answer a student question regarding how to get a logo on the back cover of a paperback without having to create the back cover. Cover creator uses the book details you enter during title setup and adds your books isbn to the barcode area of the back cover. How to return a kindle book borrowed from your library. Many cover creator templates allow you to choose an. Publishers have to keep their kindle book covers simple in order to grab an audiences attention with a minuscule thumbnail image. Browse the topics below to learn about creating an ebook cover. Amazon kindle oasis 10th generation 2019 release customer rating.
If you like this video, please click on the thumbs up icon. Pluck a significant element from the book that will translate into an effective image, for example, a weapon or a spray of blood would be perfect on a violent thriller just as hearts or hands would work well on a romance novel. Never look back paranormal huntress series book 1 kindle. How to take the back off of your kindle amazon s kindle line of ebook readers look different with each iteration. Youre used to flipping pages in a physical book, but an ereader like the kindle fire provides you with several ways to move around it. Here are some important considerations remember to look at the kindle editions. It was tough to let go, but i did and gave it a shot. In this video you will learn how to create an amazon kindle paperback book cover with front, spine and back covers. Paperback submission guidelines amazon kindle direct. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
The 2020 guide to amazon fees and royalties for kindle. Before you start creating your cover, make sure you have all rights necessary for the content of your cover image and that it complies with our content guidelines. Design your cover in the design layer, using the template pdf or png file as the guide layer. The simplest way to move one page forward or one page back is to tap your finger anywhere on the right or left side of the page, respectively. If your page count is under 100 pages, you shouldnt add spine text. How to remove a kindles back cover pen and the pad. Youve done the hard work and created an amazing book. You can also jump directly to various parts of a book. Explore the traces of love with this abstract kindle cover from canva. How to choose the right book cover dimensions reedsy.
How to create a back book cover blurb that sells kindlepreneur. If the barcode doesnt meet our specifications, well replace it. An examination of some of the top selling books in the kindle store yields surprises. Borrowed kindle books are automatically returned to your library at the end of their lending periods. Shop for kindle ebooks online at best prices in india at. Its like createspace so, you will first have to download a template from kindle. The cover image you upload will appear on your amazon detail page. A cover or shell for your kindle can effectively add an additional layer of protection.
Steps to writing your own back book blurb and back cover. Open the pdf or png file for the paperback book cover template in your image editing software. This video shows you how to create a high resolution pdf for the cover of a paperback book to upload at amazon kdp for sale in amazon around the. Canvas free book cover maker is ridiculously easy to use even for the novice or notsotechsavvy writer. Im fine with leaving off the back covers and besides, now they have amazons page for that book to tell. Also browse kindle book covers on a blackandwhite kindle device. Something, ironically, every author i know hates writing. Hard shell cases are definitely more supportive than an ordinary cover stand. If the book is just a book, it attempts to download the cover from amazon s servers, using the exth 1 meta field asin, aka amazon product id. If you have a kindle paperwhite with traditional screensavers, youll see the last viewed screen. How i got all my book covers to show on my kindle paperwhite. Reading a book on a kindle paperwhite is intuitive. Get free 1 or 2 day delivery with amazon prime, emi offers, cash on delivery on eligible purchases.
Kindle paperwhite leather cover 10th generation2018 4. When placing the barcode on your back cover, make sure it doesnt obscure other elements. Amazon kindle paperwhite ereader with special offers 6 8gb black. These words, if written well, will hook the reader and convince them they need to buy your book.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading never look back paranormal huntress series book 1. Kindle fabric cover cobalt blue 10th gen 2019 release onlywill not fit kindle paperwhite or kindle oasis. If youd like to return a kindle book before your lending period ends, use these steps. When you see a popup window appear, click browse to find your cover image file on your computer and click open.
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