Book Design Tip: Trim Size
One of the first things to consider when launching into the design of your book is its physical size. Some things to think about include:
- The length of your manuscript. This will determine the page count of your book. If you choose a smaller trim size, your page count will go up, creating a thicker book and potentially costing more money per book to print.
- Common trim sizes in your book's genre. Research what size other books in your book's genre commonly are. Visit your bookstore with a ruler or simply visit Amazon or Barnes & Noble's websites and view this information in the book details.
- Choosing an industry standard size. Picking an industry standard printing size will save you some money and you will have flexibility when choosing printers. Some standard sizes, in inches, are:
- 5 x 8
- 5.5 x 8.5
- 6 x 9
- 7 x 10
- 8 x 10
- and there are many more!
Do you need help deciding which size would be best for your manuscript? I can help you determine a great size for your book. Send me an email and let's discuss it!
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