Formatting Studio
Choose a trim size, layout, font and line spacing, and preview the printed page.
PUBLISHING PREPARATION
Book publishing workflow and export tools
When the writing is done, Gold Prints helps you get the book ready to publish, without copying it between tools.
What you can do
Export in four formats
Download your manuscript as DOCX, PDF, EPUB or plain text.
Publishing kits
For Amazon KDP, Apple Books, Kobo Writing Life, Google Play Books, Draft2Digital and IngramSpark: a book description, long-tail keywords, categories, a suggested price and a cover brief.
Checklists and deadlines
Track platform checklists, tasks and your target publication date from the Author's Command Centre.
How it works
- Set your book's layout in the Formatting Studio.
- Export and proofread.
- Generate a publishing kit for each platform.
- Upload to the platforms you choose.
Gold Prints prepares your files and listing text. You publish through each platform's own account, and you keep all rights and royalties.
Guides on this topic
What to check before publishing your book
A complete pre-publication checklist covering the manuscript, continuity, front and back matter, files, cover, metadata and launch preparation.
3 min read →DOCX vs EPUB: which format do authors need?
The difference between DOCX, EPUB and PDF manuscript files, which one to use for editing, ebooks and print, and how to avoid common conversion problems.
2 min read →How to prepare a manuscript for ebook publication
How to get a finished manuscript ready for ebook stores, from clean formatting and front matter to EPUB files, metadata and a final check on real devices.
2 min read →Related features
Revision and continuity
The Change Room, a continuity checker that cites evidence, and a Book Health Report that shows what needs attention.
Learn more →Series planning
A shared Series Bible, book order and continuity across books, and cover designs that match from book one onwards.
Learn more →Manuscript management
Autosave, version history, comments, search, attachments and backups, so your manuscript is organised and protected.
Learn more →Start your book in Gold Prints
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