Publish a book

How to upload files bigger than 10mb

Bubok's publishing wizard can process documents up to 10 Mb. If your book has a greater size, follow the publishing process as usual, but in step 'file' upload a blank pdf. Then upload the correct file in our FTP. Once you've uploaded your file to this application you must send an email to equipo@bubok.com stating your username (the email with which you [...]

Technical problems during the publishing process

Our publishing process is very simple, however, here you will find some tips to solve any inconvenience that might come up. Why can’t I upload my book’s file? In the first step of the publishing process you will have to upload your book’s layout. The cover should not included in this file. If you are trying to upload it but you can’t, check your [...]

I want the inside of my book to be printed as full bleed (printed to the edge of the page). What should I do?

Full bleed cut off is used when you want the picture, drawing or color background to occupy the entire page of the book and avoid undesired white frames. To achieve this effect, you have to increase the size of your book's pages half centimeter per side. That is, your file should measure 0.5cm more to the right, left, up and down side. For example, if you want your book size is [...]

Which are the available publishing formats?

You can publish your book in the following formats. Choose the one you prefer or use them all so that your readers are able to decide how to enjoy your content. Paper book Thanks to print on demand (POD) you can publish your book in this format, from just one copy runs. You will be able to sell it and print it in Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina and [...]

How can I create my own cover?

With millions of books for readers to choose from, your cover can be a sales pitch. In Bubok we offer professional cover design and correction services so that your book stands out. Our Digital Pack, Total Edition Pack and Editorial Project Pack also include the cover design service. If you prefer to design your own cover check our publishing guide, where you can find all [...]

Can I publish my book in other countries with Bubok?

Yes, this is possible thanks to our inter country publication tool. Inter country publication is designed to give your work a maximum visibility, expanding its presence in other countries. Currently, Bubok has digital libraries in Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Portugal and Spain. How to activate the intercountry publication for my book? 1. Enter Bubok and access [...]

What is LD (Legal Deposit)? FAQ

What is the Legal Deposit? The Legal Deposit (LD) is the deposit of several copies of a publication in libraries, in order to collect a country's cultural heritage. The legal deposit is thus the way for the conservation of the cultural memory of a country and a way for ensuring access to information. How is the LD processed? It involves assigning a [...]

How do turn my book into a PDF and embed the fonts?

The last two processes before publishing your book's layout are generating a PDF and embeding your fonts in it. Here we will explain how to succesfully fulfill these two processes starting from a Word document, the most used format by independent authors who are not professional designers. Remember that Bubok offers you our publishing services if you prefer to leave [...]

If I publish my book in Bubok, can I publish it in other publishing houses?

In Bubok we do not require exclusivity to our writers, and there is no fixed term for publishing. You can take your book off our platform whenever you want, or publish it in several bookstores. We remind you that, through Bubok, your work can be easily distributed in hundreds of online bookstores. Sell your ebook in Bubok as well as in Casadellibro.com, Amazon, Fnac.es… and make it [...]

How can I lay out my book?

You can use any word processor in order to lay out your book. Professional layout softwares are advisable if you can use them. Check our Word Office templates to ease this process. Remember that we offer professional layout services to give your book a customized finish. Here are some basic recommendations: • No matter what software you use for laying out your [...]

ISBN FAQs

What is an ISBN? The ISBN (International Standard Book Number) is an identification number that allows publishers, librarians and booksellers to locate a book, make it more visible and ease its identification. Moreover, it contains some of its features, such as size, price, number of pages, finish, release date, format and publishing house. When should I order and [...]

Frequently asked questions in Bubok about Publish a book

How to upload files bigger than 10mb

Technical problems during the publishing process

I want the inside of my book to be printed as full bleed (printed to the edge of the page). What should I do?

Which are the available publishing formats?

How can I create my own cover?

Can I publish my book in other countries with Bubok?

What is LD (Legal Deposit)? FAQ

How do turn my book into a PDF and embed the fonts?

If I publish my book in Bubok, can I publish it in other publishing houses?

How can I lay out my book?

ISBN FAQs

Web usage

Royalties and profits

Copyright and publishing contracts

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