Robert’s Comments (group member since Feb 20, 2013)

Robert’s comments from the CreateSpace, Lulu and Lightning Source authors group.

Hi
I am Bob Jacobs, writing under the name of Robert A.V. Jacobs
I am 74 years old and have been writing since late in my seventy second year. I have written and self published 11 books. for 10 to very old and young adult.
I also am a web site designer, and I write computerised card solitaire card games. My one other hobby is phillumeny.
I also have a web site, dedicated to helping authors self publish for free at http://www.robertavjacobs.co.uk
I publish through Createspace, Smashwords and Kindle

Darlene wrote: "One note of caution. The first time I formatted for Createspace and followed their directions, the spacing (extra space after each paragraph) was ridiculous. When I went back and changed it, it cut..."

Perhaps you misread
There are two conventions for paragraph formatting, first line indent, and no first line indent. In the case of first line indent, NO space is left between paragraphs as you can see where they start and finish anyway. With no indent, a space is required after the paragraph because you would not be able to see where it starts and finishes. Createspace does explain this.
Formatting for Createspace, Smashwords and Kindle is a simple process, I cannot believe how complicated people make it. The first thing to remember is that they ALL accept .doc files from word. Have a look at my web site http://www.robertavjacobs.co.uk which is dedicated to helping authors self publish for free.