Classic Non-Fiction Word Book Template

Classic Non-Fiction Word Template — 6×9” Book Interior (Microsoft Word)

A clean, modern, professionally typeset layout designed specifically for non-fiction authors.

Perfect for self-publishers who want a sharp, industry-standard interior—without wrestling with Word.

✅ WHO THIS TEMPLATE IS FOR

This Classic Non-Fiction Word Template is designed for:

Non-fiction authors writing self-help, memoir, business, how-to, or educational books

Entrepreneurs & coaches creating authority-building books or thought-leadership titles

First-time authors who want a professional layout without learning complicated design software

Experienced writers who need a dependable, clean, industry-standard interior

Editors, ghostwriters, and writing coaches formatting manuscripts for clients

Self-publishers preparing books for KDP, IngramSpark, Lulu, and other POD platforms

Professionally designed for Microsoft Word • No design software required • Ready for KDP, IngramSpark & Lulu

Anyone who wants a polished, bookstore-quality interior with clean typography and automated chapter starts.

Designed by a professional writer and editor with over 20 years of experience in technical writing, document design, and publishing, this template helps you create a polished, publication-ready book interior without the frustration of building one from scratch.

⭐ What’s Included (Everything You Need)

Classic Non-Fiction Template (6×9”)

Chapter Starter Page (with odd-page section break + styles applied)

Quick Start Guide

Full CNF Style Guide

User Guide with Troubleshooting section

✔ Fully Structured Non-Fiction Layout

Designed to meet the expectations of nonfiction readers and the requirements of print-on-demand platforms, including Amazon KDP, Lulu, IngramSpark and more.

6×9 trim size - the most popular trim size for print books

Georgia 11.5 pt with perfect line spacing

Clean, classic nonfiction look

Properly structured front matter

Elegant, minimal chapter openers

Footer spacing correctly set for every section

Your book interior will look polished, consistent, and professionally formatted.

✔ Smart Section Infrastructure

No more fighting with section breaks or strange numbering glitches.

Chapters always start on an odd page (right-hand page)

Completely separated front matter, main chapters, and back matter

Automatic blank recto/verso pages where needed

Unlinked footers in every section

Page numbers perfectly centered and styled in Georgia

Back matter titles excluded from the TOC

This template handles the technical headaches so you can focus on writing.

✔ Professional Starter Pages Included

📄 Chapter Starter Page

Odd-page section break already applied

Page number hidden on chapter opener

CNF Chapter Number + Chapter Title styles applied

Prevents numbering and layout errors

📄 Back Matter Starter Page

Section break included

Back matter begins cleanly

Numbering continues seamlessly

Title auto-excluded from TOC

These pages make adding new chapters or back matter foolproof.

✔ Full CNF Style System (Already Set Up for You)

All styles are prebuilt, tested, and consistent:

Front Matter Titles (Title, Subtitle, Copyright, Dedication)

Plus: Pull Quotes, Key Takeaways, Callout Boxes, Block Quotes, Bulleted & Numbered Lists.

No guessing, no mismatched formatting. Everything flows.

✔ Page Numbering Done Correctly

Footer-only page numbers (professional nonfiction standard)

Centered page numbers

Styled in Georgia 11.5 pt

You don’t have to troubleshoot numbering ever again.

✨ Why This Template Uses No Headers

Modern nonfiction books avoid headers to:

Keep pages clean and readable

Maintain focus on the text

Prevent distracting top-of-page clutter

Reduce Word formatting issues

Match the look of professionally typeset books

This template follows industry standards so your book looks bookstore-ready.

⭐ License & Terms of Use

(You can copy/paste this directly into Etsy’s “Terms of Use.”)

You Can:

Format your own books for print

Edit fonts, spacing, and styles

Add/remove chapters using the Starter Pages

Export as PDF for KDP, IngramSpark, Lulu, etc.

Create unlimited books for your personal use

You Cannot:

Resell, share, or redistribute the template

Use it to create interior templates for sale

Upload or modify it for template marketplaces

Provide the files to clients or third parties

💬 Need Help?

Your download includes a Quick Start Guide + Full User Guide with troubleshooting, chapter instructions, and tips for Word.