How to Format KDP Self Published Books - Bleed and Margin

[@eyebrow1]

After all the searching, confused authors, and "pay first" scams. Finally someone made it clear and easy. Thanks for clarifying the most frustratingly difficult portion of book publishing for us. Subbed and thumbs up!

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome and thank you too for subscribing.

[@catharinef.40]

Amen :).....trying to get the info in one spot has been a challenge in understanding it and why etc.

[@jojozepofthejungle2655]

settings for windows 10 are easy to obtain but windows 11, the settings are secret, and i cant get a strait answere from any videos. So depressed, after weeks of work. It puts me on the verge of tears every time i repeat the search and fail.

[@iamjohnluke]

Finally, someone who made a tutorial that is CLEAR. Thanks. I needed this tutorial.

[@paulmarles]

Glad you found it useful. 👍

[@MoniqueReid-m1b]

I have tried publishing this book three times, My wishes are that now that i have downloaded your templates for pages, I wont have any issues and i can publish my first childrens book, Thank you so much you taught me so much today, I appreciate you

[@ajstudios9210]

After struggling so long with printing my book the right size I finally found a video that told how to do it correctly with no gimmicks in the video. Thank you so much for this🤗

[@paulmarles]

You’re welcome. Glad you found it helpful. 👍

[@Jetzpaper]

This was one of the most useful tutorial video I have ever seen regarding setting up bleeds and margins. I was stuck for past few days with the same. Your graphic representation was more useful.

[@paulmarles]

You’re welcome. Glad you found it useful.

[@PeterWetherill]

Thanks for posting this so fast after I and others complained about having problems with this after following your first two videos.

[@paulmarles]

You’re welcome 👍

[@WallyV]

Thanks Paul. I was muscling through many trial and errors until your video and that template. Success publishing two more books this evening without errors! When I saw the "Approve" buttons available I nearly fell off my chair. You ROCK!

[@WallyV]

I had the Full Bleed blues for too long

[@paulmarles]

Congratulations! That's great to hear. Well done.

[@rakhilkhurram9570]

Thank you very much Paul for the great support and explanation of the work

[@xXLadySunXx]

Thankyou so much!! Thought I'd never get it but you made this so simple, I am super grateful for this!!!

[@PapilioArcturus]

Paul, after following your many instructions I can say now that I love you! Thank you

[@paulmarles]

Thank you 🙏

[@elvis723]

Thanks Captain. I learned the hard way last week. I made 5 books then I decided to upload them all. When I was uploading the first one, I ran into the dreaded margin problems. I had to redo all the books! I spent the entire day fixing them and reloading them again and they went through ok it seems. Still waiting to see if they allow them to go live. Keeping my fingers crossed. I'll save this video to my playlist to refer to it in the future. Thanks again for your extremely helpful content. It's really appreciated.

[@paulmarles]

Thank you and fingers crossed.

[@samasama941]

Random one, I hope youre doing well and your effort pay off. Keep it up.

[@bennyexpressionaffairs]

I suffered that too. 141pages with 141affirmations for each page. I was lost. Kept editing kept getting the error thing. I finally decided to just click with bleed and approved. By tomorrow 27th DEC. 2021 I will know if they let it through by God's grace. I will keep this video too

[@sallyalter6003]

I'll say again, I love your videos because of the content and because I can follow along. Your voice is perfect for these videos. I am a bit deaf and can't hear half of these people who talk fast and softly. Thanks so much, Paul.

[@paulmarles]

That's great to know. Thank you for watching. Glad you find them useful.

[@TeamLove]

Had this today, took a minute to format correctly 😀

[@MaryAjamiG]

I was really struggling and right after watching this video I got my planner published, thank you so much!!! Can’t say enough good things

[@paulmarles]

Congratulations! That's great.

[@traveltreks77]

Hello, I learn from all your videos, you are the BEST, you explained things so clearly. I fully understand about bleed and no bleed and the book cover and interior, because I was struggling so much until I listen to your the video, Keep Up The Good Work.

[@paulmarles]

That's great. Glad you foound it useful.

[@doreenolson8738]

Thank you. I have been fighting with this for over 2 weeks on KDP. Your amazing!

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome. Glad you found it useful.

[@vicki72146]

I've spent too much money feeling my way along and I've painfully created 5 books. I should have watched EVERYTHING on your videos first. :o) So, I'll follow your clear and concise directions from now on. Thank you for throwing me a life preserver.

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome. Glad you found it useful.

[@Joshuadigitals]

The training is concise and clear. Thank you, Paul. I'm really grateful. Joshua from Nigeria. (5stars)

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome. And welcome from Nigeria!

[@Themusty003]

I swear to God, Marles is the real Deal, thank you sir, your video on 7 backend keyword helps alot.

[@victoranieze7100]

You're the best bro, God bless you 🙌

[@paulmarles]

Thank you. 👍

[@takisart80]

The most helpful video I've watched so far. A big THANK YOU for this knowledge and God bless you man!

[@SARURAKIDS]

Thank you The last 3 months of head bashing and tears thank you for this video

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome. Glad you found it helpful. 🙂

[@robinwc4672]

This is hands down the best video I've ever seen that explains this! You totally delivered! Thank you SO much!

[@kajalagarwal6596]

I love your videos. They are immensely helpful. I love the way you say "Pinky coloured".

[@paulmarles]

Thank you!

[@santiagofuertes6198]

Thanks for your explanations.

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome. Thank. you forwatching.

[@iamtenisha]

This video has helped me tremendously!!

[@mary.matthew5.5]

This is legit the best tutorial. Thank you, brother!

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome. Glad you found it useful.

[@easyfoodchannelsa]

Thank you so much I uploaded 5 books in 2 hours just after this video !!!! Whoop whoop thanks again !!!! 💯

[@paulmarles]

Congratulations! Good work!

[@easyfoodchannelsa]

@@paulmarles I ended with 9 for today !!!! Thank you for this video I hated Amazon it always took me a hole day to upload one book 🤕 the only thing I need to learn now is advertising because I tried to signup for amazon adds and they told me I don't qualify 🙈

[@yen6502]

great n very detailed video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge, God bless!

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@Sahkurei]

I have always wanted to create my own journals and poetry books and your videos have been absolutely amazing sir! I've run into a few problems so I am SO thankful you have videos that cover absolutely everything!

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome. Glad you've found the videos useful.

[@CaitlinJBall]

Thank you again. This is the second time I've used your video to help format my books. 😅I took notes this time.

[@pjkcreations]

Thanks. Simple and straight forward instructions.

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome. Glad you found it useful.

[@dulcemilay]

VERY GOOD EXPLANATION! thank you very much

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome.

[@tamarashipp3901]

Thank you, Paul. This is just the info I've been searching for. I'm on round 4 or 5 of KDP rejections for my coloring book. I fully expect round 6 to come in by tomorrow and hopefully I can use this info to finally clear the process.😊

[@NaturallyYouCoUk]

Thank you Paul I could not find the help about this Your video was great

[@MinistryMediaSolutionz]

Thanks so much for this tutorial. You helped me solve the problem that had me scratching my head. Thanks again!

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome! Glad it helped. 👍

[@valaiphunbongkochmass4197]

Really appreciated for your valuable clarification⚘💛⚘💛⚘😊☺

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome. Glad you found it useful.

[@valaiphunbongkochmass4197]

@@paulmarles 🌹💛🌹

[@RiiOvOYa]

I love this VDO Thank you So much

[@paulmarles]

You’re welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@xtinawhite1093]

Paul, thank you so much for all the information you put out. I'm 4 weeks down the rabbit hole after hearing about KDP for the first time and your advice and knowledge has been fantastic! I've even managed 1 sale after only having had books up for 2 weeks and got on a best seller page 😆 I'm so keen to keep going and learn more from you. As an Aussie I also love your constant references to Australia :)

[@paulmarles]

Congratulations on publishing your first book and making your first sale. Great to hear. 👍

[@stanleyjude9634]

Wow this video really I have been wondering how to get book templates for a while now , much love

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@RayCunningham]

I have created presets for each book size in Affinity Designer and Publisher with help from your video Paul. Many, many, thanks.

[@paulmarles]

Great stuff! That’s the way to do it to streamline the process. 👍👍

[@interestingfactszone6338]

Sir Your videos are so impacting. I learnt a lot. Am grateful coming across ur channel. Remain lifted.

[@paulmarles]

I'm glad you've found them useful. Thank you for watching.

[@delamealamine]

Un grand merci Paul pour toutes ces vidéos géniales.. En plus elles sont traduites en français, quelle chance !

[@imanealherchi4466]

Thank you paul, for the knowledge you share.

[@paulmarles]

You’re welcome.

[@alisonkuen6442]

As always, GOLD, Paul. Look forward to your weekly gems!

[@paulmarles]

Thank you. Glad you found the videos useful. 👍

[@jodianm7642]

Very clear and well needed video. Thank you.

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome. Glad you found it useful.

[@MrsHawkinsHouse]

Thank you. These videos are very helpful.

[@paulmarles]

You’re welcome. Glad you find them useful.

[@brilliancesigma9063]

Paul can you do a video about the workflow you used when you first started to reduce friction. Motivation is nice and all but after a while it’s the discipline and the system that keeps us going. Stuff like your morning routine, how many hours you worked on covers on average etc

[@paulmarles]

Ok, I’ll put it on my list of ideas.

[@brilliancesigma9063]

@@paulmarles look forward to it 👍🏽

[@careyroberts3924]

Great video. Many thanks!

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome.

[@rak6668]

Thank you so much for the video, you are a life saver.

[@paulmarles]

Glad it helped!

[@rak6668]

@@paulmarles now that I have a book on amazon kdp, how do I market my book for fast sales?

[@GFlib]

Thank you so much for this video series. I keep checking out other KDP content creators, but always end up clicking out of the video and heading back to one of your videos. A few I’ve watched more than once. I love that you don’t go off on random tangents. You’re very clear and concise.

[@paulmarles]

Thank you, that's very kind of you to say.

[@melindajones4773]

Thanks Heaps! This was absolutely doing my head in. Finally worked it out and have just had my first two books approved and super excited to get some more books up. Love your videos.

[@onlythetruth1533]

I looked all over the web for the description of the layout for my book to no avail...until I saw your video! Thank you so much for your help!

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome. Glad it was helpful!

[@macameneti]

Like so many others that found this video… Thaaaaank Yoooou!!!!

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome. Thank you too for watching.

[@WendyRaycroft]

Great information thank you!

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome. 🙂

[@RAG-Learning]

You are amazing Paul, always learn from you, thank you for your GOOD videos, I am in the process to publish my first book. Thank you from Canada.

[@reneecarson8906]

Thank you for making it so easy to understand 😊

[@paulmarles]

You’re welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@esraakhaled4168]

I liked before even watching!

[@paulmarles]

Thank you.

[@nairobycabrerahome6440]

Thank you! I really needed this tutorial.

[@paulmarles]

You’re welcome. Glad it was useful.

[@footballlover28]

Thanks for the information❤❤❤❤

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome.

[@princemehra12]

Thank you Pual, I loved this video

[@isabelazulyt]

this is very important, thank you it avoided me a headache

[@paulmarles]

You’re welcome. Glad you found it useful.

[@GlamGypsy]

Very Helpful! Thank you.

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@navinrowlands]

Thank you so much Paul; anytime I watch your video, I learn a lot. You are a great guy👍👍

[@paulmarles]

Thank you. I’m glad you find them helpful. 👍

[@eallae]

Thank you so much this was driving me crazy!

[@paulmarles]

You’re welcome.

[@GR-mw1tk]

Certainly appreciate this tutorial ! Thank you! I’m dealing with adobe acrobat pro for all of this and learning as I go . Trying to format an 8:50 x 11.00 .

[@bryanvanmaalsen2697]

Thanks Paul for the clear explanation! Choosing the page size with bleed/no bleed always requires some secure calculating. Thanks a lot for sharing!

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome. Glad you found it useful.

[@veronicaevans9438]

I had that waited ages so thanks for this 👍

[@veronicaevans9438]

I've got it on Amazon now! pat on the back for me 👍🤣💕

[@321Cedar]

At last, someone who understands the problem. I loved it. Excellent. However, would it not be better for your viewers if rather than switching between bleed and no bleed, you did a separate video for each one. Less confusing.

[@miu.c.c.]

You helped me with all of my questions on bleed and margin setup! Thank you so much!

[@jodidavidovich1076]

I just watched a million of these and yours was actually the best. Way to go! You explained actual info, gave very helpful links and instructions and you're very comfortable talking to the camera. THANK YOU!!!!!!!

[@paulmarles]

Thank you. Glad you found it useful. 👍

[@arcwoman]

You are SO HELPFUL. Thank you so so much!

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@victorokolo7711]

I got tonnes of value and info from this video than I ever got from videos on kdp, thank you so much. Well, the link to the amazon help article on bleeds seems not to be in the description of the video.

[@paulmarles]

Your welcome. Glad you found it useful.

[@giostypos7259]

This is a serious tutorial thank you for this. See you on the otherside.

[@paulmarles]

You’re welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@jenifercurtis9431]

After looking for videos, to learn the KDP process, I thankfully found yours! I appreciate you getting to the point vs having a lot of "fluff" in between. I am not looking any more and I'll be sharing your channel with friends!

[@paulmarles]

Thank you. Very much appreciated.

[@kritteekdezigns]

I have uploaded and reloaded a hundred times today from another video. Now this video has really got me confused.

[@EDDO478]

I really appreciate the time you spent making these three videos, but even after this one I have no idea what I did wrong. I followed your first video to the letter just so that I could practice. I made almost the same notebook with the same dimensions so I am no idea what I did wrong

[@adao5308]

Still having trouble?

[@moreblessingkalengo3686]

Same here

[@assu830]

Hi Paul, I am new to the KDP business and to your Chanel, thanks for the inspiration and the information you share.

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@NixDickenson]

OMG... I have been struggling with how to learn about bleed, margins, and gutters. This has helped me so much and was very easy and straightforward to follow. Ok, so hearing another brits voice helped too, but its all very logical when explained. Thank you!

[@paulmarles]

You’re welcome. Glad you found the video useful. 😊

[@diamondgirll01]

😊Your instructions are the best. Thank you

[@songsforchrist7772]

Great videos, very easy to understand

[@paulmarles]

Thank you.

[@Deadly-editz.]

Thank u so much paul❤

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome.

[@mirosawjozefgorski272]

Clean & simple, thank you so much:)

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome.

[@otorishingen8600]

Thank you Sir - you explained it like a pro

[@paulmarles]

You’re welcome. Thank you for watching 👍

[@41jacket]

Awesome, clear and concise, thank you so much!

[@kristinamiller3730]

Thank u for you videos I have learned so much from u

[@goodlookseabrook]

answered my question immediately. Thanks

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome.

[@TeresaGrandison]

Hi Paul, love your videos, so helpful, thankyou! Just wondering if you would be keen to make a tutorial video on how to self publish a book with BookVault? This would be really helpful. Cheers, Teresa

[@LizDelaney3]

Thanks again Paul. So well---explained, as usual.

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome. 🙂

[@ladypilliwick8179]

thank you. one of you best

[@paulmarles]

Thank you too for watching.

[@7yoohkuhhh]

Thank you Paul.

[@sofierutherford1563]

Thank you so much Paul your videos are so clear and extremely helpful :)

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome. Glad you found it useful.

[@QTalent100]

Thanks a lot, this was well explained and not to fast.

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome. Glad you found it useful.

[@karyyxoxo]

Clear, thorough, and straight to the point. Thank you so much!!! I love that I can find essential information in your videos without any extra fluff!

[@paulmarles]

Thank you too. Glad you’ve found them helpful.

[@DerekBly57]

Paul, your information is simply excellent. Everything is so easily explained and understandable. Thanks.

[@paulmarles]

You’re welcome. Glad you’ve found it useful.

[@GeorgFreese]

Great Video!

[@paulmarles]

Thank you.

[@motivationforsuccesshub]

Hi !! I came across your videos only yesterday and following your tutorial i was able to upload 3 low content KDP today and it was amazing first of all that was thanks to your very neat instructions and also because i think i did a pretty decent design work !!! So thanks again ♡

[@paulmarles]

That's great! Congratulations. Glad you found the videos useful.

[@pesa9518]

I watched about 10 videos on the topic and just got more and more confused about the interior layout. After watching this it's finally clear! Thanks! One thing though, someone in some other video mentioned that you don't have to input the bleed amount when uploading it to Amazon, you just choose a bleed page size from their bleed vs no bleed page size list. Is that true?

[@parisienne257]

Thank you so much for all the knowledge you share!

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome.

[@valasafantastic1055]

Very useful thanks!

[@paulmarles]

You're welcome.