By Shannon Yarbrough on August 16, 2011
While assisting my day job’s charity committee with a company cookbook being published through CreateSpace, I discovered that after submitting the files and ordering a proof, and making changes, CreateSpace gave the option to opt out of having to order a second proof copy.
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By Shannon Yarbrough on October 29, 2010
For $69, CreateSpace is now offering file conversion to prep your book to be uploaded to Kindle. CreateSpace will convert your trade paperback book* into an eBook format that maintains the formatting and design elements used in your trade paperback book. You will also receive a JPEG thumbnail of your book’s cover. Both files are [...]
Posted in CreateSpace, Kindle | Tagged CreateSpace, createspace formatting, Kindle, kindle formatting |
By Shannon Yarbrough on June 27, 2010
The 2010 winners of the ABNA (Amazon.com Breakthrough Novel Award) have been announced.
Congrats go out to Patrica McArdle whose novel, Farishta, takes home the General Fiction award.
And Amy Ackley’s book, Sign Language, snagged the Young Adult Fiction win.
Posted in Announcements, CreateSpace, Shannon Yarbrough | Tagged abna, amazon abna, amazon breakthrough novel award |
By Shannon Yarbrough on May 26, 2010
CreateSpace, the “technology sponsor” of Amazon’s ABNA (Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award) Contest, has announced this year’s finalists:
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By Shannon Yarbrough on December 3, 2009
CreateSpace, part of the Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) group of companies, today announced a new agreement with Lightning Source Inc., the print on-demand unit of Ingram Content Group Inc. The collaboration between the two companies will expand CreateSpace’s distribution options for its members beyond Amazon.com and CreateSpace eStores.
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By Shannon Yarbrough on September 26, 2009
CreateSpace accounced this week that they are now offering publishing services including editing, book layout, design, and marketing bundled together. Their publishing services are divided into three bundles that carry quite a hefty price tag, but quite a bit of savings.
Posted in Announcements, CreateSpace, Shannon Yarbrough | Tagged CreateSpace, createspace book cover, createspace editing service, kirkus reviews, POD package, POD publishing, publishing package |
By Shannon Yarbrough on June 18, 2009
I’ve been following a disccusion over at the CreateSpace Community called “How Does Lightning Source Compare to Lulu and Createspace?” While the information has been very good across the board, I thought a recent post from someone called Penumbra Publishing contained a wealth of information that I’d share here…
Posted in CreateSpace, Lulu, Opinions, Shannon Yarbrough | Tagged amazon, amazon.com, compare lulu to createspace, CreateSpace, ISBN, Lightning Source, lightning source to createspace, lightning source to lulu, lsi, Lulu, lulu and createspace, POD, print on demand book companies, print on demand books, self publish, self-publishing company |
By Shannon Yarbrough on June 13, 2009
Finalizing your project at CreateSpace includes filling in your checking account information if you want direct deposit and answering a few questions on what kind of “publisher” you are: business, individual, etc. If you are publishing a book, you then receive the following message.
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By Shannon Yarbrough on June 5, 2009
Unlike Lulu, once you have uploaded your files to CreateSpace, you do NOT immediately have the capability to order a copy of your work. Once you have submitted your files, you receive an email confirmation that states the following: “Thank you for submitting your book. We will review your files and book information and notify you of the results via email shortly, typically within 24-48 hours.”
Posted in CreateSpace, Getting Published, News, Opinions, Shannon Yarbrough | Tagged amazon, amazon.com, CreateSpace, DIY publishing, POD, print on demand, Self-Publishing |
By Shannon Yarbrough on June 1, 2009
I was first introduced to CreateSpace in 2007. Once my book, Stealing Wishes, was eliminated from the semifinals for the first Amazon ABNA contest, I was given my consolation prize which was a CreateSpace membership and the ability to publish and order a free copy of my book. I chose not to do this at that time and published the book with Lulu instead. But ever since we here at LLBR decided to add CreateSpace books to our review portfolio, I thought it would be a good experience to create something with CreateSpace and learn more about this company.
Posted in CreateSpace, Getting Published, News, Shannon Yarbrough | Tagged amazon, amazon.com, CreateSpace, DIY publishing, POD, POD author, print on demand, Self-Publishing |
