Author Publishing Resources & Templates
Eliminate formatting guesswork. Download industry-standard MS Word manuscript templates, official 300 DPI cover layout guidelines, and our complete 24-point pre-flight checklist.
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A5 Fiction & Poetry Manuscript Template
The standard trade size for Indian fiction, poetry collections, regional novellas, and memoirs. Pre-configured with half-title, copyright page, dedication, chapters, scene breaks, and running headers.
6" x 9" Non-Fiction & Academic Template
The international standard for business books, self-help, biographies, and academic textbooks. Features structured headings (H1/H2/H3), callout quotation blocks, tables, footnotes, and bibliography layouts.
Book Cover Layout & Pre-Press Specifications
Essential pre-press guide detailing spine calculation formulas for 70/80/100 GSM papers, safe trim boundaries, barcode placement window, and matte vs gloss thermal lamination guidelines.
24-Point Self-Publishing Pre-Flight Checklist
A rigorous 24-point milestone audit tracking editorial readiness, interior typesetting, cover wrap verification, Govt ISBN registration, pricing calibration, and store launch protocols.
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Interactive 24-Point Self-Publishing Checklist
Check off items on your screen as you complete each production milestone.
Phase 1: Manuscript Finalization
Phase 2: Interior Typesetting
Phase 3: Cover Design & Pre-Press
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Trim Size & Formatting Quick Reference
Standard geometric specifications recommended for Indian commercial publishing.
| Book Trim Size | Recommended Genres | Inside Gutter | Outer Margin | Font & Size | Template |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A5 (148 x 210 mm) | Fiction, Poetry, Regional Novels, Short Stories | 0.80 in (20.3 mm) | 0.60 in (15.2 mm) | Georgia / Garamond (11 pt) | DOCX |
| 6" x 9" (152 x 229 mm) | Non-Fiction, Self-Help, Business, Academic | 0.90 in (22.8 mm) | 0.75 in (19.0 mm) | Crimson Pro / Georgia (11.5 pt) | DOCX |
| Hardcover Edition | Coffee Table, Special Editions, Anthologies | 1.00 in (25.4 mm) | 0.85 in (21.6 mm) | Palatino / Garamond (12 pt) | Specs |
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