FAQs - Kdpcover

Q: Is the ISBN required to appear in my book?

No, this is optional. The ISBN is attached digitally to your ebook's metadata and is not required to appear in your ebook.

Q: How many ISBN numbers do I need?

The number of ISBN numbers that you may need depends on the format of your book. You will need one for an EPUB file, another one for a MOBI file, and another for a print book.

Q: Do I need an ISBN to publish on Amazon KDP?

No, you do not require an ISBN to publish an ebook on Amazon KDP. For more information, click here .

Q: Do I need an ISBN before you can format my ebook?

No, we do not require you to have an ISBN in order to format your ebook. If you obtain an ISBN later on, you will be able to add this to the metadata (the information which identifies your ebook) when you upload it to the publisher's website.

Q: Why do I have blank pages in my print book PDF file?

Blank pages in your print book PDF file may be due to a couple of reasons. However, it is first important to understand what one is seeing when viewing this PDF file. Each page is either a right/odd/front or a left/even/back page. The ‘right’ page is the ‘front’, and the following ‘left’ page is the ‘back’ side of the previous ‘right’ page. Keeping this in mind, the following are some reasons your book may have blank pages: Your front matter ends on a right/odd/front page. The first ‘chapter’ of the book will start on a right/odd/front page, therefore the previous left page will be blank. Your book has a Part I, Part II, etc. (or something similar). These are divider pages, which start on the right/odd/front pages. The chapter immediately following this page starts on a right/odd/front page, so the previous left/even/back page is blank. The text of your book ends on a right/odd/front page. This means that the last page of your book will be blank since each page has two sides and a book will always have an even number of pages.

Q: Do I need to send you the cover file for my ebook or print book?

Please refer to the following outline to determine if you need to send us your cover file: Smashwords We do not need your cover file if you ordered a Word doc file. When you publish with a Word doc file, you will upload your cover file separately and the Smashwords meatgrinder/converter will automatically insert your cover image into EPUB and MOBI files. If you are publishing on Smashwords with an EPUB file, then please send us your cover and we will insert it as per the requirements. Amazon KDP We do not require your cover if you are publishing on Amazon KDP. You will upload your cover file along with your book file, and it will be inserted into your ebook when you publish. IngramSpark EPUB Yes, IngramSpark requires that you cover is inserted into the EPUB file. Please email us your cover file if you ordered an EPUB file for Google Books. IngramSpark Print No, we do not require your cover if you are publishing with IngramSpark print. You will upload your cover file along with your book file. Amazon KDP Print No, we do not require your cover if you are publishing with Amazon KDP Print. You will upload your cover file along with your book file.

Q: Can I have different font than what is used in the manuscript, for print formatting?

Yes, if you prefer a different font to be used for print or ebook formatting services, please let us know. Please choose a font that is free for commercial use from Font Squirrel .