Bethany Atazadeh - YA Fantasy Author's video: How to ADD IMAGES to your novel in WORD when formatting your novel from scratch Formatting Part 6

Adding regular images to your novel is simple, but adding images with the “bleed” feature (for maps, or chapter headers, or other images that might need to bleed to the edge of the page, can be a LOT more complicated. In this video, I’m sharing both how to insert simple images, as well as how to set up your novel with the “bleed” option so that the print on demand company will approve (instead of reject) your book for printing! FORMATTING PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3IFBPbxQRypIBssmfDTmyFi68zmk5l-L (1) What you Need to Know About Formatting (Intro): https://youtu.be/PcE4Dt-QvCU (2) 10 Essential Formatting Rules: https://youtu.be/cOYMi86Q60w (3) Front and Back Matter: https://youtu.be/iJgGVlLvDHs (4) Sizing (and Re-sizing): https://youtu.be/gE_8QW2PN3s (5) Fonts and Styles: https://youtu.be/FhWz3jpIfQM (7) Chapter Headers:(link coming soon) (8) Putting it all together: (link coming soon) Template: WWW.DIYBOOKFORMATS.COM KDP Sizing Guidelines: https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G201857950 How to Create a Proof Copy (3 Different Companies): https://youtu.be/CQCuNyLwZmY ___ 📚 CHECK OUT THE STOLEN KINGDOM SERIES: https://www.bethanyatazadeh.com/thestolenkingdom ◦ THE STOLEN KINGDOM: https://books2read.com/thestolenkingdom ◦ THE JINNI KEY: https://books2read.com/thejinnikey ◦ THE CURSED HUNTER: https://books2read.com/thecursedhunter ◦ THE ENCHANTED CROWN: https://books2read.com/theenchantedcrown ◦ The Stolen Kingdom Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/B088FVQNJK/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-195681&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_195681_rh_us ___ ❤️ CHECK OUT MY MERCH STORE: https://teespring.com/stores/bethanyatazadeh 📖 BECOME A PATRON to receive digital early reader copies of my books, writing & publishing advice, help with your author platform, meet writer friends, and so much more! https://www.patreon.com/bethanyatazadeh 💻 SIGN UP FOR MY AUTHOR NEWSLETTER for FREE exclusives (starting with the first HALF of The Stolen Kingdom + a step-by-step self-publishing guide and template): https://www.bethanyatazadeh.com/contact ___ 📒 CHECK OUT MY OTHER WORK: ◦ EVALENE'S NUMBER: https://amzn.to/2LyJt87 ◦ PEARL'S NUMBER: https://amzn.to/38FsJok ◦ HOW YOUR BOOK SELLS ITSELF: https://amzn.to/2KdOUZx ◦ GROW YOUR AUTHOR PLATFORM: https://amzn.to/3oKIMXz ◦ BOOK SALES THAT MULTIPLY: https://amzn.to/3spHXpd ◦ THE CONFIDENT CORGI: https://amzn.to/3oUIa1u ◦ Novel Planner Notebook: https://amzn.to/2LvyD2G ___ ❤️ COMPANIES I LOVE & AM AN AFFILIATE FOR: ◦ PUBLISH AND THRIVE: https://heartbreathings.teachable.com/courses/publish-and-thrive?affcode=145068_cetumz57 ◦ THE BOOK LAUNCH PLANNER & STICKERS (10% off discount code is BETHANY10): https://thebooklaunchplanner.com/?ref=QOknrNnHtPsOE ◦ EPIDEMIC SOUND (where I got the music in this video and others! If you'd like to try it for a month, using this link gives me a free month! Thank you in advance!): https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/pltye4/ ___ 💬 LET'S CONNECT 💬 Website | https://www.bethanyatazadeh.com Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/authorbethanyatazadeh YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/bethanyatazadeh Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/bethanyatazadeh ___ Thanks for watching! ❤️ Bethany 0:00 - What’s in this video 0:13 - WHY self-published authors need to know this 0:36 - Two Part Video 0:43 - Introducing myself 1:06 - Our teaching assistant 1:45 - Notes 1:54 - My experience 2:36 - Template 2:49 - Series 3:05 - Time stamps 3:30 - Adding a basic photo (.png file) 3:59 - Title Page image specifically 4:31 - How to resize a photo 4:48 - How to wrap text & anchor a photo 5:56 - Adding another photo example 6:05 - How to make a photo black and white 6:54 - More advanced: photos w/ “bleed” feature 7:44 - What is the “bleed” feature? 7:59 - Secret: a slightly larger size 8:34 - Where to find your book’s size 8:54 - Create a custom size 9:12 - Where you can find the exact sizing you need 10:06 - Creating custom size (with my book as an example) 10:40 - Order a proof copy 11:30 - More about proof copies 11:57 - Chapter Headers with the “bleed” feature Note: some of these links are affiliate links and will support me with a little extra income at no extra cost to you. :)