Exporting Your Print PDF

Prepare your manuscript for printing by exporting a clean, properly formatted PDF.

Why This Step Matters

Your exported PDF is what gets printed.

If something is wrong here, it will show up in your final book.

Export as a PDF (Not Word)

Your manuscript must be exported as a PDF file before uploading.

Do not upload:

Word files (.doc/.docx)
Google Docs files

Recommended PDF Settings (Word)

When exporting from Microsoft Word:

Go to:

File → Save As → PDF

Then select:

Optimize for: Standard (publishing online and printing)
✔ Preserve document structure
✔ Embed fonts

Embed Fonts (Important)

If fonts are not embedded:

text may change
formatting may break

In Word:

File → Options
Save
Enable:
- ✔ Embed fonts in the file

Bleed Settings (If Your Design Uses It)

If your book includes:

images extending to the edge
full-page backgrounds

You must include bleed settings

Otherwise:

you may get white edges after printing

Final File Requirements

Before exporting, confirm:

Page size matches your trim size ✔
Margins and gutter are correct ✔
Page numbers are consistent ✔
Table of Contents is updated ✔
No blank or misaligned pages ✔

Review Your PDF Before Uploading

After exporting:

Scroll through every page
Check:
- formatting
- spacing
- headers and page numbers
- chapter breaks

Do not skip this step

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Exporting with low-quality settings
❌ Forgetting to embed fonts
❌ Incorrect page size
❌ Unupdated Table of Contents
❌ Ignoring spacing issues