How to Format a Children's Book in InDesign | Document Set-Up, Bleeds & Margins

How to Format a Children's Book in InDesign | Document Set-Up & Bleeds

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This is a step-by-step tutorial on setting up bleeds for your book with Adobe InDesign. While this tutorial focuses on creating children's books you can use this method for any book you are creating!

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0:00-2:15 Optional InDesign Template Download & Publishing Resources
2:16-3:06 Print on Demand Formatting & Proofs
3:07-5:07 Adobe InDesign - What is it? Why use it? Other options?
5:08-6:22 Creating a New File & Why format yourself?
6:23-8:25 Setting your width and height
8:26-10:54 What is a bleed? Do you need it?
10:55-13:30 KDP's requirements & Recommended Page Size
13:31-15:30 Planning your book size and calculating bleeds
15:31-18:53 Calculating Margin Size & Safe Zone
18:54-20:40 Setting Page Count
20:41-21:24 Facing Pages
21:25-22:10 Plugging in Margins
22:11-23:33 Plugging in Bleeds
23:34-25:58 Created Document & Next Steps

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FAQ:

When creating a new "book" create a "DOCUMENT" not a "book" on InDesign

Will it get cut off?
The bleed should get cut off - but you need to be prepared for ANYTHING within the bleed to show when you print. Always verify how it looks with digital proofs as well as printed copies.

Decide you don't need or want it? Only pay attention to the white pages and export without a bleed.
How do I add more pages or delete pages?

In the right sidebar click on "pages" at the bottom, there will be a new page (white icon with a folded edge) that will add a new page. Always make sure to add two pages to keep it even. Also, keep in mind, if you have changed your book size settings since creating the document, the new pages may have old settings by accident.

To delete them, just highlight them by clicking on them in the pages box and delete.

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