Paperback Cover Formatting Quick Checklist

The Paperback Cover Formatting Quick Checklist is a simple, step-by-step guide that helps authors format their paperback covers correctly for Amazon KDP.

It outlines the essential parts of a paperback cover — front, spine, and back — and walks you through setting the right size, resolution, color mode, and safe areas to ensure your book looks polished and print-ready.

Whether you're publishing your first book or your fifth, this checklist makes it easy to avoid common mistakes and create a cover that looks professional on any bookshelf.

Because a professional cover isn’t just important — it’s non-negotiable.