Creating Your Picture Book Dummy - Paperback Edition

by Kelley M Likes

A Layout Guide for 32, 40, & 48 Page Picture Books - Hardcover & Paperback Editions!

As an Indie Author using print-on-demand publishing, it’s hard to get everything right.

We've created these books just for you!

This super helpful guide provides the framework for 32, 40, and 48 page books, and will answer the following questions:

• How many pages do I need? 
• What’s a spread? 
• An end page? 
• How do I lay it out? 
• How many illustrations will I need? 
• What goes where and why?

Feel free to write on the pages, draw some illustrations, or cut and paste to create your picture book dummy. 

Get an idea of what your book will look like when printed with a print-on-demand printer. 

• Purchase the hardcover and get an 8.5" by 8.5" hardcover POD book.
• Purchase the paperback and get an 8.5" by 8.5" paperback POD book.

EACH BOOK INCLUDES:

• Sample copyright page
• Numbering guide
• Spread guide
• Required page information
• Stopping points for 32, 40, and 48 pages
• Amazing tips
• How to design END PAGES
• Ideas for BACK MATTER
• DUMMY LAYOUT GUIDES!!

Great for any writer of any age who is SERIOUS about creating an amazing picture book! 

To purchase these books, you must first consider which platform you will be printing on. You will be ordering each book directly from the printer. 

If you order from IngramSpark, you will receive:

• 70 pound premium paper, black and white for color, with a glossy cover.

If you order from Lulu, you will receive: 

• 80 pound coated paper, standard black and white for color, with a glossy cover. The price reflects the heavier, coated paper.