Record the paperback trim, page count, bleed, and ISBN assignment.
For coloring and activity book publishers
Keep the coloring book interior and cover matched to the edition.
Record trim, bleed, final page count, and ISBN assignment alongside approved PDF versions. Review print readiness before preparing the KDP package.
One title freeNo credit card1 GB private storage
Create your account, choose your publishing focus, and follow the guide from your first edition to its prepared package. Complete publishing in your existing retailer accounts.
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Your first three steps
Upload the interior and full-wrap cover, then review and approve both.
Resolve readiness blockers and complete your print preview review.
Interactive workflow example
Coloring book paperback
This example shows how review and preparation work. It does not upload, validate, or submit a book.
- Manuscript v2coloring-interior.pdf
- Cover v1coloring-wrap.pdf
Needs final destination review
The files are approved in this example. Review the current destination requirements before preparing a package.
Prepared package
- The exact approved manuscript and cover versions
- A metadata worksheet and CSV for destination entry
- A version record with file IDs and checksums
Prepared, delivery unconfirmed. Finish delivery in the destination portal and record its acknowledgement to mark the package Submitted.
Prepare my first coloring book
Use your own book and files in the free account.
Keep the preparation record
See what is approved, what is blocked, and what was delivered
Approved private versions
A new upload creates a version. It does not replace the current approval until you review and approve it. Keep manuscript and cover history with the edition.
Destination-specific review
Review metadata, rights, territories, pricing, exclusivity, and approved-file requirements. Changed information requires a fresh review. Readiness supports preparation, not guaranteed acceptance.
Package and receipt history
Prepare KDP ebook or supported print packages, Apple Books and Google Play Books ebook packages, or BookBub promotion applications. Record delivery and later outcomes separately from preparation activity.
Frontlist performs available technical checks. You still review content and provider previews, run current EPUBCheck before approving an EPUB, and use print proofs where applicable.
How this works for your books
Keep the interior and cover matched to the correct product
Bring the information you already haveImport catalog records and print specifications by CSV, then upload the private interior and cover separately.
Reduce repeated setupReuse selected trim, paper, and cover-finish settings from another print edition of the same format. Review page count and bleed separately.
Keep the next release under controlApprove the exact files and resolve available dimension and metadata checks before preparing the destination package. Review artwork quality and print proofs yourself.
One title, all supported formats, 1 GB of private files, and one open campaign. No credit card. Pro adds unlimited titles and campaigns with 25 GB for $9.99 monthly or $99 annually.
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The preparation workflow is included in your free account
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One title, all supported formats, file approvals, destination readiness, supported preparation packages, delivery history, one open campaign, and 1 GB of private storage.
Prepare my first coloring bookNo credit card. Up to 50 MB per file.$9.99 / month
Unlimited titles and campaigns with 25 GB of private storage. The same workspace expands to your catalog.
$99 annually, equivalent to $8.25 per month.
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Questions for coloring and activity book publishers
Does Frontlist replace the print preview or physical proof?
No. PDF checks report readable pages and dimensions and compare recorded print specifications. You still review line quality, gutter placement, cover fit, fonts, and the destination preview or physical proof.
What is included free?
One title, all supported formats, one open campaign, and 1 GB of private file storage. File versions, approvals, readiness checks, supported preparation packages, and delivery records are included. Each file can be up to 50 MB.
What happens after I prepare the package?
Copy individual destination fields or download the ZIP containing pinned files, a worksheet, a destination metadata CSV, and a preparation record. Complete the provider’s form, upload, and preview in its portal, then record the acknowledgement and receipt or external ID in Frontlist.
When should I upgrade?
Choose Pro when you need additional titles, multiple open campaigns, or more private storage. Pro includes unlimited titles and campaigns with 25 GB of storage for $9.99 monthly or $99 annually.
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Prepare my first coloring bookStart with the book you are working on.
Create your free account, add or import that title, and open its edition workspace. Keep your first book’s files and preparation work together.