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Editorial checklist for print-ready books

A practical checklist for KDP and IngramSpark-ready files. Use it as a preflight before exporting your PDF/X.

Editorial checklist highlights

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Work through the sections and tick each item as you go.

 
 

Exports only the visible items and language selection.

File setup

Interior PDF

Cover & spine

Metadata

Advanced preflight tools

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Preflight readiness quiz

Answer a few questions to get a preflight diagnosis and a test compatibility Amazon KDP before export.

Which software did you use?
Does the book include images?
Do any elements touch the page edge (bleed?BleedExtra margin beyond trim so images reach the page edge.)?
Bleed means artwork extends beyond the trim line.
Have you set mirrored margins?Mirrored marginsLeft/right margins mirrored to keep inner gutter consistent on spreads. (left/right pages)?
Is the total page count even?
Is your PDF in PDF/X-1a format?

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FAQ

Is this checklist useful for KDP and IngramSpark?
Yes. The checklist is designed to cover the most common preflight steps for both platforms.
Can I get a printable PDF version?
Yes, request it via email and we’ll send the printable guide.
Is the preflight quiz a replacement for a full review?
No. It’s a quick diagnostic to spot common risks before export.
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