I'm in the process of downloading my manuscript to Create Space. Create Space is suggesting (?) I go 6 by 9 inches for my book. However, some Britisher on Youtube says the author shouldn't be swayed by publishers preferences, but do right for him/herself. What is right for me is what is right for my reader. I want to give my reader the most pleasant reading experience possible which may include cream color.
The gentleman displayed several different sizes for the viewer. The 6 by 9 appeared to be rather cumbersome, however, I know that I'm not most people in this regard.
I am currently, using Times New Roman 12 (which I find boring) for the main text, Black Chancery for the inside book title, the table of contents, the copyright page, and the chapters titles, formatted for 6 by 9 my novel stands at 416 pages for book one. I took a friend's advice and split my original manuscript.
Any questions or comments are welcomed. I want to eliminate as many mistakes as possible.
Sincerely,
Lafayette
The gentleman displayed several different sizes for the viewer. The 6 by 9 appeared to be rather cumbersome, however, I know that I'm not most people in this regard.
I am currently, using Times New Roman 12 (which I find boring) for the main text, Black Chancery for the inside book title, the table of contents, the copyright page, and the chapters titles, formatted for 6 by 9 my novel stands at 416 pages for book one. I took a friend's advice and split my original manuscript.
Any questions or comments are welcomed. I want to eliminate as many mistakes as possible.
Sincerely,
Lafayette