Creating a New Title

Please read in entirety before setting up a new title.

1. To create a new title, choose the Titles/Add Title option on the left side of the screen.
2. Select one of the Print/Ebook options (You can always create one format now and another at a later date, especially if you’d like to have differences between the formats).
   • NOTE: If you do not want to immediately publish your ebook, we recommend selecting "Print Only", working on your print files first, and setting up the ebook later. When files are uploaded the ebook will be immediately distributed to retailers.
     1. Print & Ebook
        • NOTE: If you are uploading a PDF interior file you will be required to upload an EPUB file for your ebook. Only Word files can be converted to EPUB files in the Book-Building
     2. Print Book only
     3. Ebook only
3. Under “Do you have files ready to upload?”
   • If you have print PDFs and an EPUB files ready to upload, choose “Yes, all my files are ready.” This allows you to begin a simplified upload process.
   • If you want to create your files in the Book-Building Tool, choose “No, I would like to see the available options for creating files.”
     1. Select one of the two options on the left to use the Book-Building Tool to create your files.
        • If you only want to print copies for your personal use, select "print only".
        • If you would like to distribute your book to retailers/channels select "Print, Distribute and Sell".
4. If you’ve chosen to use the Book-Building Tool to create your files:
   • Click "Continue".  
   • Add the desired information (the required information (noted by a red asterisk). Consider filling out more robust metadata for better visibility. More information can be found here.
   • Click the "Build Your Book" blue button to enter the Book-Building Tool.
   • If you have a Word file to upload please review these steps before uploading.