sandyocean
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Post by sandyocean on Jan 13, 2013 14:15:43 GMT -8
I was uploading my book to SM and ( aside from needing an ISBN) it says the cover is too small.
I uploaded the cover successfully to Kindle publishing today. It is visible.
Obviously different requirements for Smashwords. So just need confirmation that I will need a graphic designer to change it to the Smashwords requirements? I dont have the software myself.
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Post by Ted on Jan 13, 2013 15:31:16 GMT -8
Yes, cover sizes were changed last year to meet Apple's requirements. Please read the Style Guide for information on changing image sizes and no, you don't need a graphic designer to change the size.
Cover images must be at least 1,400 pixels wide.
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sandyocean
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Post by sandyocean on Jan 13, 2013 17:17:46 GMT -8
Thanks for the info. Apple, eh!
I can't do it myself. It seems a simple thing to do but if you dont have the software that allows you to set the two different dimensions, or else the know how to do it in another way, you are stuck. It shouldn't cost much just to change that.
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Post by Ted on Jan 13, 2013 18:19:02 GMT -8
You can use any drawing program or download a free drawing/photo editing program to change the size. All drawing/photo editing programs come with help files that will show you how to do it yourself. You can download LibreOffice, a free Microsoft Office replacement, which contains a drawing component. Import your cover to the drawing program, resize it, then export it in jpg format. Get LibreOffice here.... www.libreoffice.org/download |
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sandyocean
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Post by sandyocean on Jan 14, 2013 22:22:50 GMT -8
Thanks for the feedback on the free stuff. Much appreciated. Too late for now. Will use for next book! I just wanted to get it done and up. So paid someone. $29. At least its up there now, being reviewed. Now I am going to look around the forum for an answer to how long that process might take.
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sandyocean
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Post by sandyocean on Jan 14, 2013 22:25:49 GMT -8
By the way, can someone tell what karma refers to!! I see it on the profile but what is it !! I like the fact that it is 0 though. No karma workds for me!
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Post by Ted on Jan 15, 2013 7:10:06 GMT -8
By the way, can someone tell what karma refers to!! I see it on the profile but what is it !! I like the fact that it is 0 though. No karma workds for me! If you like a post a member has made you click on Exalt and that helps build that members' Karma. Clicking on Smite lessens the Karma. |
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Post by Julie Harris on Jan 15, 2013 11:46:57 GMT -8
Sandyocean: Photoscape is a free download and very easy to use, a lot easier than Gimp.
Ted: Now I know what the Exalt/Smite means - thanks.
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