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Create your children's book layout in Canva the RIGHT way 

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@Jackpotstat
@Jackpotstat 5 месяцев назад
In Canva go to file-settings- grids-custom-put 0.25 in in margins. Chose 1 for columns and 1 for row. All your margins are now set.
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 5 месяцев назад
OMG 🤯 is this a new feature or am I just completely blind?!
@Jackpotstat
@Jackpotstat 5 месяцев назад
🤷🏻‍♀️ I don’t know. I just stumbled on it. I’m formatting my first children’s picture book. I’m glad I could help. Quill Town Books- Bonnie
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 5 месяцев назад
@@Jackpotstat That's amazing! You're my hero! Thank you so much!! 💕
@Jackpotstat
@Jackpotstat 5 месяцев назад
I’m glad I could help
@donnamarrillo4234
@donnamarrillo4234 3 месяца назад
TY both❤
@tanya09singh
@tanya09singh 7 месяцев назад
Hey, I was trying to set the bleed and I figured out that if you zoom the page and then try to set the guides, you can get the exact value 😊
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 7 месяцев назад
I'm still not always able to get the exact value even when I zoom in all the way! But, I can get close enough that it doesn't really make a difference. Thanks for sharing! ❤️
@dframp5152
@dframp5152 Год назад
Loved the video. Senior citizen attempting to publish some childrens stories I wrote years ago. Very impressed at how you answered most/all questions below/above. I'll be asking some soon. Nice work!
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
Aww thank you so much!
@Phranklean98
@Phranklean98 2 месяца назад
To get the actual ruler margin I use the ctrl key and the scroll wheel of my external mouse to increase or decrease the page to get the accurate ruler margin
@ashrodders
@ashrodders 9 месяцев назад
honestly im not just saying this to be nice that was the most straight foward helpful video i have watched so many others trying to make it more complicated than it already is your genuine vibe actually teaches me not just trying to sound smart and then when i work it out im like why didint they say that hahah rant over as you can see i was gunna give up thank you so much really helpful i finally know what im doing now !
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 9 месяцев назад
Oh I'm so glad!! Thank you for your kind words. I'm so happy to help ☺️☺️☺️
@chrysostomarulnayagam1470
@chrysostomarulnayagam1470 4 месяца назад
I enjoyed using your RU-vid. To add margin easily in CANVA, after creating the new design Go to file - > click on settings - > click on add guides - > click on custom - > column = 1, Gap = 0, Margin = 0.375 becomes 0.38 Row = 1, Gap = 0, margin = 0.375 becomes 0.38 Add guides this will result in perfect Margins. ENJOY fast designs.
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 4 месяца назад
Beautiful thank you!!
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 4 месяца назад
I tried this and there's one drawback... When you do it, it clears out any existing guides you already had. So you aren't able to do it for both bleed and safe zone. But you can do it for one of those, and then set the other manually.
@esquiland
@esquiland Месяц назад
@@HeatherCashArt It does have a "show print bleed" option under settings, so if you use the setting for the safe zone, Canva automatically will show the other
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Месяц назад
@@esquiland you shouldn't use Canva's bleed settings because they are not the same as kdp's bleed requirements.
@ranaalicrochetproducts903
@ranaalicrochetproducts903 Месяц назад
​@@HeatherCashArtWhat bank cards does Amazon KDP accept? Can I skip a step because I do not have a foreign bank account as an Arab seller and designer?
@FaithWest
@FaithWest Год назад
Love your calm, clear instructions. You made it seem easy. And I love that you covered the bleed and safe zone, things that most others don't. It's the little things that count. Thank you!
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
You are so welcome! Thank you for your kind words ❤️
@mckennaschaller4050
@mckennaschaller4050 Год назад
For the bleeds, you can likely create a rectangle in the size of the final page and the guides may "snap" to those :)
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
That's a great idea!! Thank you for the tip!
@AdamRaper
@AdamRaper Год назад
That worked. Thanks McKenna! Great editorial video Heather!
@G.R.I.T.S.
@G.R.I.T.S. 11 месяцев назад
Heather, so delighted to have found your channel. It is an answer to a prayer. I have been diligently working on a book of short stories for my granddaughter. The stories are some of our most cherished memories together. But we also meet each night in our dreams on a beach called Whispering Sands and it is in these pages that I will share my hopes and dreams for her future. I didn’t know how to put it together and I felt such anxiety because my time here is limited. It is with tears and a heart full of gratitude that I thank you for this video and others on your channel which have illuminated my path forward. ❤
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 11 месяцев назад
Oh wow, that sounds like such a special book that she will cherish forever. ❤️ I am glad you found me too 🙂 If you have any questions or issues along the way, just send me an email at heather@heathercash.com ❤️
@Ash-wl8up
@Ash-wl8up Год назад
I couldn't have worked this out without your help! Thanks so much,! I tried so many videos and yours really takes the viewer through each step, so helpful, Thanks!
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
Yay!! I'm so glad!! Thank you for your kind words ☺️
@cryptojedii
@cryptojedii Год назад
Such a warm, easy-to-follow-along presentation! Thank you so much for making the 'complex' uncomplicated. Looking forward to seeing more works of art. Thank you!!
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
Yay, thank you so much!! That's exactly what I aim to do, so that makes me so happy ☺️
@shelleydawnsiddall5782
@shelleydawnsiddall5782 Год назад
HOT Diggity Dog! Thank you so much Heather. I'm creating my first children's book based on my amazing great grandchildren so this is exactly what I need. I'll be looking at the rest of this series for sure!
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
Awesome! So glad you like it!! ❤️
@wizzyprodizzy3836
@wizzyprodizzy3836 8 месяцев назад
Thank You So Much... This Is iszzy Prodizzy And I have been uploading my first book wrong all week for 3 days
@lornapierce8488
@lornapierce8488 Год назад
Thanks so much Heather, I was able to follow your instructions easily with a great outcome. I appreciate you passing on your knowledge.
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
Awesome!!! So glad my video helped you 🙂
@JenG-g2y
@JenG-g2y Год назад
Thank you so much for this tutorial! Quick tip: if you zoom out the page as far as it can go without losing the edge, you can set the grid lines closer to 0.125. I hope this helps! Definitely subscribing!
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
Thanks for the tip! ❤️
@tiffanymoore6796
@tiffanymoore6796 Год назад
Thank you! This is very helpful! I look forward to viewing the rest of your videos.
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching ☺️
@ArchSood44
@ArchSood44 Год назад
Dear Heather, A warm hello and thank you from the UK. A huge thank you for your wonderful, easy to follow videos on producing a children's book with Canva. I started on a Monday and had completed my book by the Thursday. The next week it was published on and on Amazon! I am so happy as writing a book has been one of my wishes for a long time. Thank you, thank you, thank you x
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
Yay that's awesome! Congrats on successfully publishing your book! I'm so glad that my tutorials helped! ❤️
@aldrinwilding-west7017
@aldrinwilding-west7017 11 месяцев назад
Easy to follow and gave me exactly what I needed. Thank you so much. Subscribed 🙂
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 11 месяцев назад
Yay!
@rsai1058
@rsai1058 8 месяцев назад
Thank you so much ! You have a lovely, calming voice and it is so easy for me to follow you. You have made it so easy for me. My sincere gratitude to you!
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 8 месяцев назад
Aww, thank you so much for your kind words! 💕
@roseannatroche
@roseannatroche 8 месяцев назад
when you zoom in you can get the numbers more precise
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 8 месяцев назад
True, but still not exact. But I've found the best solution is to create a rectangle .125" (you can set the size manually in the position tab) and then place it along the side and set the bleed guides so they snap to it! And then increase the size of the square to .25" and align it inside of those guides, and then make new guides to snap to that, for the safe zone.
@r.a860
@r.a860 3 месяца назад
Hello Heather- I purchased a service from you on your website, (I'll Fix Your KDP Errors/Troubleshoot Your PDF), but everytime I try to email you- it doesn't work and my email bounces back- I need help! Thanks
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 3 месяца назад
Oh no! You can try these email addresses: heather@heathercash.com heathercashart@gmail.com raspberryh@gmail.com
@mtc343
@mtc343 10 месяцев назад
It's super helpful. Thank you.
@MarinaDeLeon-c3r
@MarinaDeLeon-c3r 2 месяца назад
I've seen on Ivy Hang's tutorial that she uses a square from the Canva elements to size needed for the margin then drags the tool to match up, clicks on L margin, then top and bottom as well.
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 2 месяца назад
Yes that is a great method! That's what I do now too!
@samp4050
@samp4050 6 дней назад
How do I include/ add, the spine to the book cover? Canva shows 2 separate pages so I don't know how, where, to add the spine. Also, I don't know how to work out the spine size for a 8.5 x 11 inches coloring book. Great tutorial. 😊
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 5 дней назад
Hi! The cover isn't two pages, it is going to be a separate file. Here is my tutorial for the cover! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YOsZ8Ha7NcI.html I also sell templates on my website for the inside pages and cover with the correct bleed size and spine width etc just in case you're interested!
@imaginetales_books
@imaginetales_books 4 месяца назад
Hey ,heather. What file do you recommend for the illustrations (png or jpg)? I plan to upload the illustrations onto canva and do my book layout there. Thanks!
@shayneutter8593
@shayneutter8593 8 месяцев назад
If everyone hasn't noticed, Canva now has all these functions in the view settings menu! Woohoo!
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 8 месяцев назад
Wait which functions??
@udiclays
@udiclays Год назад
Thank you for this
@AuthorBeckySusanAdams
@AuthorBeckySusanAdams 11 месяцев назад
This video is so incredibly helpful! You, my good lady, are doing hero's work here 😊💜
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 11 месяцев назад
Aww thank you!!
@Laikina_Art
@Laikina_Art Год назад
oh thank you for this amazing video ❤ very useful information! and how many empty sheets should be done at the end of the book?
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
Hi! Your don't really need any empty sheets, but you can add a couple if you need them to get to the minimum page count. The last page of the book will be on its own, to the left of the spine, so just keep that in mind. 🙂
@deloreshillcreative
@deloreshillcreative Год назад
Heather, thank you for this video, I learned a lot. I have one question. You said the first page is blank because it goes on the back of the cover page. As far as I know Amazon doesn't want a blank page without anything on it. Should I put the copyright on that page? or having one blank page with nothing on it is ok? I have been doing coloring books, and I remembered that I had to put a blank page in between each coloring page, but I had to add color to it or a border. I just want to be sure, I have been doing children's books now for the first time, and the ones I did, I did not put a blank page as the first page, but for now on I will make the first page blank. Thank you so much for your video, I really learned a lot. I am going to watch the series, and I subscribed to your channel.
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
Hi! The first page isn't the back of the cover, it is to the right of the cover (so back of cover on left, first page on right). It doesn't *have* to be blank, you can definitely put the copyright or whatever you'd like there. You are totally ok putting blank pages in your book. You don't need to add a border. Just don't put a bunch of blank pages in a row because then they are not there for any reason and that may cause issues with Amazon. But I have a coloring book with a blank page between each page and I haven't had any issues. And I've also had a couple of blank pages in the beginning and end as well.
@TheMusicgirl78
@TheMusicgirl78 Год назад
Hello! First, I want to give you a HUGE thank you for your amazingly easy to follow, clear and concise videos!! They are the best I have found in RU-vid and have helped me tremendously! 😊 I have a question. All 15 of my images for my story are saved in a Word doc. When I tried uploading the Word doc to Canva and dragging it over, I get an error message that says: "Canva Docs can't be embedded or added." I am thinking maybe I need to go into the word doc and save each image as a jpeg or a some other picture format? I can't figure out why I can't just take the whole word doc of all 15 of my illustrations and drag it right into a new Canva project :( Any advice would be amazing!!
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
Hi Leigh, thank you so much for your kind words! I'm so glad you like my tutorials 🙂 yes you'll need to save those pictures out as jpgs or pngs! They shouldn't be in a word doc. What I would do is copy them (select one and do Ctrl+C) from Word, and then go into Photoshop (if you have it... Or whatever photo editing program you use) create a new document, paste it in, & save as a jpg. Then import that jpg into Canva. Alternatively, I wonder if you can copy the image from the word doc and paste it directly into Canva? I would test it but I am in bed right now 😂 but maybe try that first because it would be simpler! Hope that makes sense - if it's confusing, email me at heather@heathercash.com 🙂
@sarinagabrielle5044
@sarinagabrielle5044 10 месяцев назад
Thank you so much! Because of you I was able to publish two books for the very first time on Amazon just by watching your videos!!!!!! Couldn’t have done it without your help 💙
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 10 месяцев назад
Yay!!! Congratulations!! I'm so glad my videos helped you!! Thank you for letting me know ❤️
@PNW_Mama
@PNW_Mama 8 месяцев назад
What are the titles of your book so we can buy one? :)
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 8 месяцев назад
@@PNW_Mama aww you're so sweet!! My KDP book is called Mouse's Great Discovery and the book I published with IngramSpark is called Platty's Perfect Day ☺️ My Amazon author page is www.amazon.com/stores/Heather-Cash/author/B006WGMIXS
@jelenakopanja40
@jelenakopanja40 8 месяцев назад
Hi Heather! I created a children's book in Canva using single pages (not spreads), like you show in this tutorial. Are spreads necessary (if I understood this tutorial correctly, you can make a book using single pages?) And if spreads are necessary, is there an easy way to convert a layout like this one in this video to a spreads layout? Thank you!!!
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 8 месяцев назад
Hi! The necessary format is *not* spreads, i.e. it needs to be single pages, so you should be good! If you DO make a spread, you end up having to cut it into two separate pages in order for it to be the correct format for KDP anyways. So creating all single pages is the way to go 👍
@jelenakopanja40
@jelenakopanja40 8 месяцев назад
Thanks so much!@@HeatherCashArt
@arielaw4
@arielaw4 Год назад
Most Clear, well spoken tutorial. Thank you!
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
You're welcome!
@amymonroe3706
@amymonroe3706 11 месяцев назад
Thank you so much for your videos on canva and kdp! They are so helpful! I have a question: canva has an option for print bleed which (if I understand correctly will be where the book is trimmed), so can I put the first 1/8th guide for the safe zone? My title is big and I don’t want to cut it off but I also want to use as much space as I can. Thx!
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 11 месяцев назад
Hi! You shouldn't use Canva's settings for bleed - they are different than those for KDP. Instead, you'll need to create your pages as the correct trim size yourself and add your own guides.
@amymonroe3706
@amymonroe3706 11 месяцев назад
@@HeatherCashArt I understand now because we used kdp trim size for the page so canva bleed would make it incorrect. Thank you!
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 11 месяцев назад
@@amymonroe3706 even if you didn't use KDP trim size for the page (if you used the actual page size without bleed) it would still be incorrect using Canva's bleed settings. This is because Canva will add the same amount of bleed to every edge. But for KDP, you're adding a different amount to the height vs the width. You're adding .25 to the height (2x.125) but only .125 to the width (since the side of the page that sits against the spine doesn't get trimmed off). Does that make sense?
@amymonroe3706
@amymonroe3706 11 месяцев назад
@@HeatherCashArt Yes, it makes sense thank you so much!
@chrisbray-cotton5005
@chrisbray-cotton5005 Год назад
your generosity with information is so very kind (love emoji)
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
Thank you so much 🥰
@laureendonato5838
@laureendonato5838 Год назад
Thank you so much for doing this series! It is exactly what I need to get started since I have no experience yet with Canva! I look forward to your next video!
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
Yay!! So glad you like it!! ☺️☺️☺️
@Leistungsstark
@Leistungsstark Год назад
Thank you for the video, how do I know the value for the bleed?
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
It's always going to be .125" on the 3 outside edges of the page (the side against the spine doesn't get trimmed off so technically doesn't have bleed - but I always just put the guides on all 4 edges anyways for simplicity). For your page size, the width is your book width + .125. The height is your book height + .25. Hope that helps!
@MelodyMiroir
@MelodyMiroir Год назад
Fantastic ! Thank you for this great video. Questions. Is there a maximum image size allowed and a maximum size allowed as PDF when exporting? I work my illustrations by hand so I have to scan everything (my scanner is 300dpi). For example, are 8Mo images ok to import? And can the final PDF file be heavy (like, I don't know, 4Go )? Thank you so much
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
Hi! The maximum file size for your KDP PDF is 650 MB. When you export your PDF from Canva, you'll do "Print PDF", so it will export as 300dpi, and it will need to be in the dimensions of the book (plus bleed), so even though the image file is huge it should end up exporting from Canva at a smaller size. So you should be ok 🤞 Also - be sure to check the "Flatten PDF" box, that will make your file size smaller (because it's not saving all the text/font info) and also ensure that everything shows up correctly when imported into KDP. If for some reason your PDF is larger than 650 MB, you can try Adobe Acrobat, it has a compress PDF function and you can mess around with that to try to get a better file size. Hope that helps! Let me know if you have any other questions! You can also email me at heather@heathercash.com 🙂
@MelodyMiroir
@MelodyMiroir Год назад
@@HeatherCashArt oh thank you so much ! Yes it helps a lot !
@BowPeralta
@BowPeralta 6 месяцев назад
I followed the sizes correctly but I’m still getting the interior problem emails after submitting. Do you have any ideas?
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 6 месяцев назад
If the sizes are definitely correct, then you probably either have text too close to the edge, or your background doesn't extend all the way to the edge (leaving a white strip near the edge of the page). Look at the last sentence of the error message to find the specific page numbers that have the error.
@samp4050
@samp4050 6 дней назад
Thanks for teaching us this Heather. Im in my 60's and busy with my first book but not sure how to do the cover, cos it comes in 2 pages? 😊
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 5 дней назад
Hi! The cover isn't two pages, it is going to be a separate file. Here is my tutorial for the cover! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YOsZ8Ha7NcI.html I also sell templates on my website for the inside pages and cover with the correct bleed size and spine width etc just in case you're interested!
@miaumi8014
@miaumi8014 5 месяцев назад
Thank you for your videos. I have a question I changed colors to in my book from RGB to CMYK. Is it always necessary to check the box FLATTERN PDF? Thank you.
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 5 месяцев назад
Hi! Yes you should always check the box to flatten your PDF!
@joyfullearningriba93
@joyfullearningriba93 9 месяцев назад
Hi ms Heather. My book is 8.25×8.25. (8.375×8.5). Kdp emailed me, asking me to increase the inner margin. (interior). How i can do it please.kindly, Guide me
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 9 месяцев назад
Hi! If you got that email but you are sure you did the trim size correctly (it sounds like you did) then you probably have some text close to the margin, or your illustration isn't going all the way to the edge of the page (you have a white border). In the error email that Amazon sent, it will list the page #s that have the issue, at the end of the paragraph. Look for those page #s and those are the ones that need fixed. Hope that helps!
@cmax0424
@cmax0424 3 месяца назад
I followed your tutorial and finished my book but I am continuing to get error messages from Kdp saying I need to add the .125 and .25 to my page sizes when I did the pages to the 8.375 x 8.5 already so not sure if I am putting something in wrong or not. I did go back and click flatten pdf this time before uploading it again to see if that makes a difference.. my art goes beyond the page so i chose with bleed.. what am I doing wrong?
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 3 месяца назад
Hi! Please watch this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zN7Cs-zKvTM.html If you watch that video and still can't figure it out, then email me at heather@heathercash.com 🙂
@introvertspeakers
@introvertspeakers 8 месяцев назад
Hello Heather, I have a question, does it possible to publish a book on kdp which is only have 16 pages? I'm currently doing illustration for picture book for author, she doesn't know about the standard, so do i. Lol Some people say that's still possible but in ebook only TYIA
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 8 месяцев назад
Hi! You're right, you can only do a book that small in ebook format. The minimum for paperback is 24. BUT, there are a couple of things you can do to beef up the book (I've been meaning to make a video about this!). One is that you can have all of your pages only on the right hand side of the spine (for non-spread pages). If you put a blank page between each one then basically the left side will be white and right side will have an image, i.e the pages are single sided. Does that make sense? (I did the same thing in a coloring book I made, so that the ink wouldn't bleed through if you color with markers). Then you're basically doubling the number of pages in your book. You can also add filler pages like copyright, title page, dedication, this book belongs to, in the front of the book. In the back of the book you can add about the author, about the illustrator, covers of other books you've done with QR code to their Amazon page, even activities! Hope that helps!!
@yuragigames
@yuragigames Год назад
Hi! I was wondering if i could just flip the canvas if i want my book to be a horizontal rectangle ?? :( I used 8.375" x 11.25" but i want my book bound by the shortest end and not the longest!
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
Hi! You can do a custom size BUT keep in mind that the width cannot be greater than 8.5". Also if you do a custom trim size your book won't be available for expanded distribution (so it won't be available for bookstores) but that might not matter to you (for me it didn't matter bc I just figured what are the chances a bookstore is going to want it, that's like winning the lottery 🤣)
@RootedToys
@RootedToys 11 месяцев назад
I used this video to format my ebook but there is a small thin white line on the edges that i can't get rid of when I launch the KDP previewer. Any help as to why this is happening would be much appreciated... maybe Im supposed to be using different dimensions in Canva for an ebook. Please help! 🙏 Also thank you for your videos. They are great!!!!
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 11 месяцев назад
Did you use Kindle Kids Book Creator to make your ebook? Check out this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bzCIhD996c8.html
@ElvisJnr74
@ElvisJnr74 Год назад
Hi Heather.. I was wondering about your thoughts on punctuation. I have written my 1st kids book and my punctuation is fine but it's prob not perfect.. Does punctuation matter much in a children's book, does it still need to be spot on? I use the free version of pro writing aid which is really good but only limited.. Garamarly is another great tool but there is no free version.. Thank you..
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
Hi! In my opinion I think it does need to be spot on. If not, it just doesn't feel as professional. I'm kind of a grammar nerd so if you want to email it to me I'd be happy to take a look 🙂 I have to warn you though, I am an adamant supporter of the Oxford comma 🤣 You can email me at heather@heathercash.com
@ElvisJnr74
@ElvisJnr74 Год назад
Hi Heather. Can i ask you a question regarding my KDP account? Im setting up an account, and in the payments part of it, it's asking for information with regards to tax etc, which I'm feeling quite reluctant to answer.. Is this part of the account set up? Tks
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
I believe that is because Amazon is sending you payments, so if your payments reach a certain amount they will need to send you tax documents, I think something like 1099-MISC but not totally sure, one of those. Also depends on your country too
@viziq9701
@viziq9701 4 месяца назад
Found it on FILE>SETTINGS>ADD GUIDES :) Let me know if that works! only edit GUIDES
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 4 месяца назад
That's awesome! Thank you!
@nancypreto3334
@nancypreto3334 8 месяцев назад
I'm just starting, and have a quick question. Do I need to put the artwork in first? Or, can I put my text in so I can think about the pages and what art I'll need?
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 8 месяцев назад
Yes you can definitely start with the text and then put the artwork later!
@jeffreyluffman3850
@jeffreyluffman3850 9 месяцев назад
Great video ❤
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 9 месяцев назад
Thank you!!
@cathyhulet441
@cathyhulet441 Год назад
What a helpful video! I’m trying to figure all of this out and it’s a lot for my old brain. New to Canva and your video gave me valuable info!😊
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
Yay! I'm so glad! Thank you for watching and for your kind words ☺️
@StephanieDavis-p3n
@StephanieDavis-p3n Год назад
Hi Heather - Thank you for sharing your video. My book concept needs a square format. I don't see that KDP allows square hardback books. Am I missing something? Thanks for you reply.
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
Hi! For hardback books, unfortunately there are very limited sizes and no square ones. But you also need at least 75 pages in your book - is yours that long? My book is paperback. There are a couple of square options for paperback books.
@ghanacryptogurl3574
@ghanacryptogurl3574 3 месяца назад
How do you create consistent images
@nisnomani52
@nisnomani52 9 месяцев назад
Thankyou so much for this helpful video i have one question as i am doing my first book how to get images pictures is it good to create from from mobile do we need to download images
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 9 месяцев назад
I don't recommend doing it in mobile, I think it's much easier to do it on the computer... But if you have no other option, then you can try to make it work. If you don't have illustrations for your book and need images, here is a video to show you how to use Canva images to create your book: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-a73yJ75xgH4.html
@laurobelrecordingstudio
@laurobelrecordingstudio Год назад
Thank you for presenting this subject matter in such a precise and focused manner. Well done!
@katiemenser3214
@katiemenser3214 Год назад
did my book amazon keeps telling me my margins are wrong i followed this video what could i be doing wrong
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
Hmm, send me your PDF to heather@heathercash.com and tell me your book size
@JessicaDidi333
@JessicaDidi333 Год назад
do I have to use amazon KDP for this or can I use it to send to a literary agent as a picture dummy book?
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
I'm not sure I understand the question
@GRADYCRATES
@GRADYCRATES 9 месяцев назад
Do you have to give canvas credit on illustration if you don't have someone making the content and you use theirs ?
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 9 месяцев назад
Hi! If you use Canva images, no you don't have to give them credit. Their licensing agreement states that you do not have to give credit.
@amancinemato
@amancinemato Год назад
You just need to zoom in image so you can set the exact ruler guide
@atailof2kittens
@atailof2kittens Год назад
No just click and hold on the ruler. Then slide the line from the ruler to where you're trying to measure. You can move the line by holding it. You can clear the line/s in File/Settings. Hope this helps.
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
It still never snaps to exactly where I want it when I'm trying to do something precise like 8.375. It will go to 8.374, then 8.376, then back to 8.374. Drives me nuts 🫠
@Geo_0413
@Geo_0413 Год назад
i checked the preview and every time i upload it kdp splits the pages in half, iv tried converting it multiple times but cant get it to fit pls help
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
Are you doing a spread or single page?
@openheartmusicals7733
@openheartmusicals7733 11 месяцев назад
Thanks!
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 11 месяцев назад
Aww thank you so much! I appreciate it! 💞
@dauntlessarte6190
@dauntlessarte6190 5 месяцев назад
Hello, I'm a new subscriber. Can you please tell me where you sell your books?
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 5 месяцев назад
Hi! Thank you for subscribing!! My books are up on Amazon! Here is the link to my latest book: Platty's Perfect Day a.co/d/0rlY0H0
@Oh_ItsClips_ItsClips
@Oh_ItsClips_ItsClips Год назад
Hi Heather. I have recently found your video and I cannot thank you enough. I have written 4 adult fiction novels but now want to try children's books. I use canva Pro which is brilliant and simple to use, but your video really helped me too. The only thing is, I am having trouble uploading to kdp, following downloading from canva as pdf, flattened etc. It takes forever to upload it just spins around and then tells me error, but without any details. Am I doing something wrong. I'd be so grateful for some advice. Thank you x
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
Hmmm, that is really weird if it is happening even when you flatten. It is hard to tell without having the actual file. If you'd like you can email me the file to heather@heathercash.com and I can take a look. One thing that I've done in the past with the mysterious upload error is remove some pages and try again, until you figure out if there was a "problem page"
@GR-mw1tk
@GR-mw1tk 5 месяцев назад
Your amazing Heather! You’ve given so much help ! My first book published !I am going to give canva a try but need to determine if I need to flatter my pdf prior to uploading to canva. So that I don’t loose my personal font
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 5 месяцев назад
Yes definitely flatten!!!
@GR-mw1tk
@GR-mw1tk 5 месяцев назад
I think I’ve ruined something as the font is a mess in canvas 😩
@nblessthan3
@nblessthan3 Год назад
My pictures are outside the margin and Amzon keeps saying there is an error
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
Do you have some text in your picture that is outside the margin? Can you email me a screenshot of the page that is throwing the error? heather@heathercash.com
@deborahcicconi5600
@deborahcicconi5600 Год назад
How do you add text to a blank page with the illustration on the other page next to it?
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
You would just need to know which pages are next to each other (the first page will be on its own, to the right of the spine. Page 2 &3 are next to each other, 4 & 5, etc). Then just add your text to, for example, page 4, and drop your art into page 5. Does that make sense?
@MyHarmony0_0
@MyHarmony0_0 9 месяцев назад
thanks for youe videos, I have one question please,,,, Can I create bundle for my books in Amazone Kindle? Thanks in advance
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 9 месяцев назад
What do you mean by bundle? Like you would have 3 books in one?
@MyHarmony0_0
@MyHarmony0_0 9 месяцев назад
@@HeatherCashArt Like selling 5 books in 1 bundle, for promoion or discount. when I search for this info I found that we can't create bundle in books, only in products and I wanted to do that because I didn't make any sale yet. I would like to thank you for responding and videos😍😍
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 9 месяцев назад
@@MyHarmony0_0 hi! Yes you can create a bundle in KDP, basically you would create a new book with a new ISBN etc, that would have the content of all 3 books in it. You can probably find a lot of examples like that on Amazon already, check out some popular series. Hope that helps!
@MyHarmony0_0
@MyHarmony0_0 9 месяцев назад
@@HeatherCashArt Thanks a lot You Are Great 😍😍
@kokeauxramonh115
@kokeauxramonh115 3 месяца назад
Tip for viewing them kinda side by side! On the app on your phone, they are side by side and not above and below 🎉🎉 hope this at least gives some kinds way to see it better 🥰🥰🎉 thank you for the tips!!
@kokeauxramonh115
@kokeauxramonh115 3 месяца назад
Oh and you can actually minimize the boxes AND SEE THEM SIDE BY SIDE!! Has to be on the phone in the app!🥰‼️🎉
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 3 месяца назад
That's really cool, thanks for sharing that tip! What I've been doing lately which works awesome, is previewing in Simplebooklet flip (there's an app in Canva which makes it really easy - it's under the "Share" menu) Then you get to flip through and see what it will look like as a real book!
@adriennehaskins4894
@adriennehaskins4894 Год назад
I followed the tutorial but my book content is centered and does not fill the page. I am so confused as to what went wrong and don't know where to begin to change this. My book is live and I'm panicking a bit because many friends are purchasing the book to support me.
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
Hi! Your book pages might not be the right size... And make sure you are not checking the "bleed" box. You can email me your PDF to heather@heathercash.com
@adriennehaskins4894
@adriennehaskins4894 Год назад
although I had the canvas set to the 8.379x8.5, the artwork is 3.687x3.74 when I went back and checked. I have no idea why that's happening. I will resize and resubmit. Thank you so much for your help. @@HeatherCashArt
@EmmanuelGakiza
@EmmanuelGakiza 7 месяцев назад
Hi Heather, do we need to add a page for the inside front and back cover? Basically, my pages have a certain colour and I don't want to have inside front and back covers to be plain white
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 7 месяцев назад
Hi! Unfortunately you aren't able to change the inside covers in KDP. If you want custom inside covers, consider IngramSpark. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KAXJURvC5B0.html
@EmmanuelGakiza
@EmmanuelGakiza 7 месяцев назад
@@HeatherCashArt Got ya. Thanks
@cheryldahl9192
@cheryldahl9192 Год назад
Is there a place to get free art work? Not a place with a couple pieces of free, with better stuff requiring money. But a place with A Large selection of free art?
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
I think most places that offer free art have a small selection free and then the rest requiring a paid subscription or purchasing one-off. Artists gotta get paid 😉
@cheryldahl9192
@cheryldahl9192 Год назад
@@HeatherCashArt I can't pay anyone until I get paid though
@leonelvilela5531
@leonelvilela5531 4 месяца назад
Where in KDP I can select landscape or portrait?
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 4 месяца назад
You don't, you just select your book size. There's only 1 standard option for landscape (if I remember correctly), otherwise you can do a custom trim size. Also, keep in mind that the widest you can do is 8.5". (So for example, you can't do a landscape 10x8 or 11x8.5) Also, just FYI, landscape books aren't available for expanded distribution.
@DreemeLife
@DreemeLife Месяц назад
Where did you get your illustrations? Whom did u use?
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Месяц назад
Hi! I drew these ones myself. If you're looking for a children's book illustrator, I have some recommendations on my website: www.heathercash.art/hire-a-children-s-book-illustrator
@Apostleemmanueleffaclips
@Apostleemmanueleffaclips 4 месяца назад
Thank you so much for this well-explained video
@bittersweet82
@bittersweet82 Год назад
I can't see my whole page when on 76% zoom like you, I need to make it really small to see, which is annoying? Help
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
Did you try hiding the left panel in the Canva UI?
@bittersweet82
@bittersweet82 Год назад
@@HeatherCashArt I hid the bookmark bar, however that only helped a tad, it's still quite small. I'll try the other way and see. If not I'll perhaps load it up on my pc instead of my laptop.
@Yvonnesther
@Yvonnesther 5 месяцев назад
Does the illustration have to go on the right and text on left side
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 5 месяцев назад
Nooo, it can be any format you want!
@samaraquizshow
@samaraquizshow Месяц назад
we can also use the story book template in canva 🤔
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Месяц назад
Last I checked, that doesn't have the correct settings for page size with bleed. Update: just double-checked - it indeed does not have the correct measurements for kdp's specifications.
@SleepingfBeauty
@SleepingfBeauty 11 месяцев назад
where can I find pictures for my book
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 11 месяцев назад
Hi! Try this video 🙂 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-a73yJ75xgH4.html
@Sihamaccad
@Sihamaccad Год назад
Thank you Heather!! Very cute work! I was wondering as you mentioned, if you can send me here the link of the book cover size of the book above I would appreciate it. Thank you.
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
Thank you!! Is it the link to the Amazon KDP help page that you want?
@ElvisJnr74
@ElvisJnr74 Год назад
Hi Heather. Do you write on your book copyrighted, before uploading to Amazon? Thank you
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
You can, most people do. It's not required but it's good to have the info there. You can add a page to the beginning of your book with copyright info. I have a copyright blurb you can use, if you'd like me to send it to you, you can email me at heather@heathercash.com
@lamamiDR
@lamamiDR Год назад
I love your content is really informative, definitely appreciate it. How do we get past the 24 page minimum for KDP?
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
Thank you for your kind words! If you're having a hard time reaching the minimum, you can add a couple blank pages (not too many though) and add some extra pages like cover page, copyright, about the author, maybe a page at the end listing other books you have for sale, add activity or coloring pages at the end, etc. I definitely plan to make a video with these ideas!
@LindaJones-ru3jx
@LindaJones-ru3jx Год назад
So easy to follow - excellent!
@cooksbooksplantnooks
@cooksbooksplantnooks Год назад
Hi! This was extremely helpful! I saw somewhere (but can't find it now), that there is a layout that we should stick to or else we may end up with multiple blank pages at the end of our book. Do you have information on that? I can't seem to find it and want to make sure I set up everytyhing correctly before printing. Many thanks!! xx
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
Hi! The only reason you would end up with blank pages at the end is if the number of pages in your PDF that you upload (a.k.a. number of pages in your book) is not a multiple of 4 (e.g., 24, 28, 32). Because of the way the books are printed (4 pages to a sheet, then folded and stapled together). But honestly it's really not that big of a deal, I have a couple of blank pages at the end of mine and I don't think it's super noticeable. Hope that helps!
@anissapapadakos7759
@anissapapadakos7759 4 месяца назад
This was amazing. Thank you ever so much. You are incredibly helpful 🙏❤️
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 4 месяца назад
Aw, you're so welcome! Thank you for the kind words!
@sherunswild4391
@sherunswild4391 Год назад
Has anyone made any money doing KDP books?
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
Some people definitely have, you'll find some (other, not me lol) RU-vidrs that have made money, and there are lots of videos by them about how to make money off of KDP children's books. For me it was just something I wanted to do and I knew I wouldn't get rich off of it, but it was nice to get a bunch of them and sell at events (like craft shows, with my other art) and at local gift shops and bookstores.
@yuleimaprice5221
@yuleimaprice5221 Год назад
Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!!! So easy to follow, to the point. Very detailed. Thank you. I just published my first book on KDP followed all of your instructions. Love, YULEP.
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
Yay!! I'm so glad! Thank you for the kind words and congrats on publishing your book!!
@Laikina_Art
@Laikina_Art Год назад
Hi. Your channel is very inspiring and helpful! Maybe you can help me? I have prepared the text and illustrations for a children's book, which I wanted to upload as a color paperback (it turns out 40 illustrations and 40 pages of text, 80 pages in total). But I ran into a problem - for the quality of the illustrations to be good, my pdf file is very large (more than 650 MB). What should I do? Rescue, please, maybe there is some service how I can achieve high quality pictures with a minimum size of the final file? Or can I just compress the final pdf file and that's it? I would be very grateful!
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
Hi! It may be that it needs to be flattened (so that there's not editable text and layers, it's just like a flat JPG). But yes there is also an option in Adobe Acrobat to compress the PDF. I'd start with flattening first though. (BTW this is a great video idea and I'll add it to the list!) If you'd like me to take a look feel free to send me the file! heather@heathercash.com
@Laikina_Art
@Laikina_Art Год назад
@@HeatherCashArt thanks for your advice ❤️
@alessandrasouth7288
@alessandrasouth7288 7 месяцев назад
Hello Heather, Do you have to make sure your pages have 300 dpi? Thank you 😊
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 7 месяцев назад
Yes definitely! When you export your book as a PDF, just make sure you choose PDF Print, and flatten PDF. 🙂
@alessandrasouth7288
@alessandrasouth7288 7 месяцев назад
​@@HeatherCashArt thank you. So, would I have to upscale it too or just make sure it is 300dpi, pdf and flattened? Thank you for your help
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 7 месяцев назад
@@alessandrasouth7288 No, when you save out from Canva as PDF Print, it will be 300 dpi. So just make sure you do that and make sure you check the box for flattened PDF, and your PDF will be good to upload to KDP.
@alessandrasouth7288
@alessandrasouth7288 7 месяцев назад
​@@HeatherCashArtthank you xx
@madhu.8
@madhu.8 6 месяцев назад
What will be the price of that paper printing and what is that paper nameor texture
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 6 месяцев назад
I don't know the exact pricing but my book is around $3-4 to print. The paper you'll select is premium color.
@TheDondodi
@TheDondodi 2 месяца назад
Awesome video with very clear instructions. Thank you!
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 2 месяца назад
Thank you for your kind words!
@kristinmurphy2031
@kristinmurphy2031 Год назад
Will all of the margins be set for each page after we set up the first page, or will we need to repeat this process for each additional page?
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
It will be set for all of them 🙂
@Diamond-zt2dc
@Diamond-zt2dc Год назад
Dear Heather, are the safe zone (1/4th of an inch) and trim zone (1/8th of an inch) values relevant to the Amazon KDP requirements for any book size? From what I have researched there is an entire page dedicated to that on KDP guidelines and I felt it is something better understood from experience. Thank you!💜
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
Yes that is the same no matter what your book size is. 🙂 Hope that helps!
@Diamond-zt2dc
@Diamond-zt2dc Год назад
@@HeatherCashArt Yes, it very much does. Thank you 💜
@KimMcInnes
@KimMcInnes Год назад
Great video! I was wondering if you are supposed to keep the text and images centered on each page? Or do you need to alternate with right and left alignment of the pictures and text so when it's printed it looks centered? Would be stoked if anyone knows this! :)
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
It's really up to you and what goes best with your illustrations! I recommend going to the library and browsing the children's books there and seeing what layouts you like. Check those books out and bring them home so you can refer to them while you are designing your layout 🙂
@carolynlarson7908
@carolynlarson7908 7 месяцев назад
Thank you so much for this great tutorial. Do you have a video on how to do the copyright page and title or dedication page? Thank you!
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 7 месяцев назад
Hi, glad you liked it! You would basically just follow the same steps as in this video but don't put any art on the page, you would only be adding text. If you want some sample copyright text, you can find some on my website, www.heathercash.art
@carolynlarson7908
@carolynlarson7908 7 месяцев назад
@@HeatherCashArt Thank you! I’m so glad to visit your website and RU-vid channel as I found so many new videos I’m looking forward to watching. I wasn’t able to find a copyright page sample; Is there a specific video I should look for with it? I’m just unsure on what verbiage I should use on mine. I think I understand the illustrations and inserting text, I’m just not sure how to phrase everything on the copyright page. What do you suggest? Thank you very much!!
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 7 месяцев назад
@@carolynlarson7908 yay I'm so glad! Here is the blog post on my website with sample copyright text: www.heathercash.art/post/sample-copyright-page-text Hope that helps!
@carolynlarson7908
@carolynlarson7908 7 месяцев назад
@@HeatherCashArt this is perfect! Thank you so much! I very much appreciate the assistance 🙏🏼🌟
@christinetriffitt907
@christinetriffitt907 Год назад
This is great thank you so much! One question - do your number your pages in your children’s book?
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
Hi! No I don't number children's book pages. I feel like that's more for chapter books. 🙂
@universaluncle3724
@universaluncle3724 3 месяца назад
Your tutorial was super helpful and easy to mirror. Thank you!
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt 3 месяца назад
Thank you, I'm so glad you liked it!
@IcerArchives
@IcerArchives Год назад
Hi Miss Heather. I have 3 questions if you don't mind. 1. I want to create a story book. Should I be using the default size "Story book" on Canva instead? 2. I have prepared all story images. Should I expand the images to fill the page in "story book" format in Canva? Or leave a blank space for text? 3. Some of the images are either too contrast and bright colors. Would white colored texts with shadows help so that people can read? 4. I'm planning to make an e-book only. Should I concern about the grid at all? Because I'm not planning for a physical copy. Please advise. Thanks Miss H.
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
Hi! My answer to #1 was going to be no, definitely don't use Canva's story book template because you need to create the book at the correct size for KDP. BUT, since you're doing an ebook, then it doesn't matter. You can use any size. #2: I personally like the look of the image filling the whole page, but it is up to you and also what works for your illustrations. If they are very detailed and there isn't really a good place for text, then you can put the text below. OR, what I like better is to have the text on the left page, and picture on the right, or vice-versa. #3: Yes you can definitely experiment with other text colors like white! And a subtle shadow can help. But I try to make it very subtle and not even noticeable, just enough to help out stand out on the page. #4: No, you don't need to worry about the grid/bleed/etc if you're doing an ebook. Hope that helps!
@IcerArchives
@IcerArchives Год назад
@@HeatherCashArt Beautiful. Thank you so much Miss Heather. Actually I don't know what to ask you, so I just typed it anyway what come across my head. That was very helpful. Subbed!
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
@@IcerArchives Yay!!
@wisdombreeze5710
@wisdombreeze5710 Год назад
My story book doesn't reach the 24 pages minimum on kdp. Would kdp still print the book?
@HeatherCashArt
@HeatherCashArt Год назад
No but you can add blank pages and other miscellaneous pages like copyright, author page, dedication, cover page etc!
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