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We believe that writers should have support, so we offer it.

How to Use Our Free Templates

We call our templates "Microsoft Word Templates," but they work just as well in all other major word processing programs, like Word Perfect, Open Office, and Pages for Mac, to name a few. The instructions listed here are specific to Microsoft Word, but there are similar menu options and commands in the other word processing programs.


There is no need to retype your manuscript, as long as you follow these simple steps. You can just copy and paste your book file into the template. If your book isn't written yet, that makes it even easier. Type right onto our template and then once you are finished, save your work. We'll always provide you with a PDF proof to review and approve before we print, so be sure to check the spacing, layout and design of your Manuscript to make sure it looks exactly how like it.  

Prepare to Share Your Thoughts With the Galaxy!

1. Copy Your Text

First, open your original book file in Word document. Select the entire text of your manuscript and COPY it. Close your original book file.  


2. Paste Your Text into Our Template

 Open our template, SELECT ALL, and PASTE. You ve just replaced all the text in our template with all of your text. The formatting won t be right, but we re going to fix that right now. Save this file now, naming it differently from your original. That way, you ve always got your original file available to fall back on. 

3. Change the Formatting of the Entire File

 Open the list of styles under "Styles and Formatting." (Note: In Word 2007, you would open the "Styles Window" from the "HOME" tab, next to "Clipboard," "Font," and "Paragraph.") Select the ENTIRE text and change the style to "NORMAL."  

4. Change the Formatting of Each Segment

Now go back and change all the specialized formats, starting from the beginning of your file. Select your title and click on "Title" in the styles. If you've got a particularly long title, you ll want to make some adjustments to the font size. You can also use a different font if you d like. You'll also want to change the subtitle, author's name, copyright page wording, Table of Contents, Headings for any front matter (Foreword, Preface, etc.) and each chapter heading in a similar fashion. 

Note: Template downloads are in Word Document Format.

Don't have Word Doc? Download a free similar version here.  You can also get them in PDF. Learn  more about PDF and its function here.  


These Templates are designed to give you a better idea of your book size and how many pages it will be. If you are self-publishing, we suggest that you set your margins to 0.75 all around but no less than .5. It is not required that you use any of these templates. The fonts used in the Free Book Templates are for illustrative purposes only. Feel free to use any fonts you wish in your document. 


You may adjust your margins to present your work however you wish as long as you adhere to these minimum requirements. For example, 1-inch margins all around are perfectly fine, but left or right margins of 1/8 inch or top or bottom margins of 1/4 inch would not work. If you are using these templates as a self-publisher, please be aware that we will not adjust your settings for you. The way you send your files is the way we will print them. 


You may obtain formatting services from our À la Carte should you need further assistance. Those who are obtaining publishing packages will receive full formatting. 

4.25 X 7 BOOK TEMPLATES

This size is good for Novellas, Novels, and Commentaries.

GPH_4.25x7_Book_Template (docx)

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GPH_4.25x7_Book_Template (pdf)

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5.5 X 8.5 BOOK TEMPLATES

 This size is good for Self-Help Books, Cookbooks, and Novels. 

GPH_5.5x8.5_Book_Template (docx)

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6 X 9 BOOK TEMPLATES

This size is good for Self-Help Books, Children Books, and Workbooks up to 200 pages

GPH_6x9_Book_Template (dot)

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8.5 X 11 BOOK TEMPLATES

Self-Help, Cookbooks, Workbooks, Coloring Books, Training Materials.

GPH_8.5x11_Book_Template (docx)

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