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When you log in there's a "tools and resources" tab on the left. Click that then the "cover template generator." Enter the info and they will email you a template. Use that and make sure the file is in cmyk NOT rgb (this caused over an hour of frustration on my end).
Make sure the cover fits onto that form using the specs (for spine sizing etc..) they provide. Submit the WHOLE image (including all the excess white space) as the cover.
Thank you! I've been watching videos but it was getting confusing!
I keep hearing horror stories about IngramSparks. The print quality is inferior, confusing to upload, problems with payments...and mainly crappy customer service.This sounds like par. Fortunately, I decided to pass on IngramSparks.
Draft2Digital offers almost identical services without all the headaches. Wishing you the best.
Thank you. I'm starting to get worried. When I first looked into them everything sounded great but it seems like the service has plummeted in the last year
I've had zero problems with Ingram.generally, I have an artist with the tools and experience to do my covers. Ingram has some tools to help determine cover size, however, the width of the spine has to be determined after the manuscript is formatted and your paper stock is determined.
their web interface does suck, and their support is not great, however, I've experienced similar support issues with other vendorsm
I've used the template as a guide, but the covers I've then submitted haven't included the white space, and it hasn't been a problem. YMMV.Amanda wrote: "When you log in there's a "tools and resources" tab on the left. Click that then the "cover template generator." Enter the info and they will email you a template.
Use that and make sure the file ..."
They sent it back after a visual inspection saying the front and spine were missing but I uploaded a PDF that was made to specifications. I can't get anything but an automated reply
My cover artist, hopefully, working to fix it. He didn't use the template so I'm wondering if that is it.
Update: I was able to get it working by putting the PDF and template onto photoshop. I used a video on Youtube. It was approved the next day! Thank you everyone!