Amazon Direct Publishing Front & Back Matter Checklists Post author:Admin Post published:April 29, 2021 Post category:Business Development Amazon KDP. KDP offers several options for paperbacks concerning ink, trim size, and paper type.Ink and Paper OptionsBlack ink and 55# (90 GSM) cream paperBlack ink and 55# (90 GSM) white paperColor ink and 60# (100 GSM) white paperTrim Sizes5″ x 8″ (12.7 x 20.32 cm)5.06″ x 7.81″ (12.85 x 19.84 cm)5.25″ x 8″ (13.34 x 20.32 cm)5.5″ x 8.5″ (13.97 x 21.59 cm)6″ x 9″ (15.24 x 22.86 cm)6.14″ x 9.21″ (15.6 x 23.39 cm)6.69″ x 9.61″ (16.99 x 24.41 cm)7″ x 10″ x (17.78 x 25.4 cm)7.44″ x 9.69″ (18.9 x 24.61 cm)7.5″ x 9.25″ (19.05 x 23.5 cm)8″ x 10″ (20.32 x 25.4 cm)5″ x 6″ (20.96 x 15.24 cm)8.25″ x 8.25″ (20.96 x 20.96 cm)8.5″ x 8.5″ (21.59 x 21.59 cm)8.5″ x 11″ (21.59 x 27.94 cm)8.27″ x 11.69″ (21 x 29.7 cm)Cover FinishesGlossy finish is shiny. It makes black covers darker and artwork more striking. It’s typical for textbooks, children’s books, and nonfiction.Matte finish has minimal sheen and a subtle, polished look. It’s typical for novels and other fiction. https://www.ambernguyen.com/selfpublishing-login/2 You Might Also Like Favorite Sceenshots from Dec 2020 December 23, 2020 Codependent Creep January 20, 2021 The Referral Challenge May 3, 2022