About Our Print-on-Demand Bookstore
TruLife Books is a curated print-on-demand bookstore. Add your title using the same files you already use for Amazon KDP or IngramSpark—no reformatting required. We’ll list your book, print each order on demand, and ship directly to readers.
Use the Same Files as Amazon or Ingram
- Interior: Print-ready PDF (same trim size/bleed you use on Amazon KDP or IngramSpark).
- Cover: Full-wrap, print-ready PDF with bleed and spine (KDP/Ingram-ready files work great).
- Optional eBook: EPUB or MOBI (if you want us to display a digital option).
- Metadata: Title, subtitle, description, keywords, BISAC/genre, ISBN(s), pricing.
- Images: High-resolution cover JPG/PNG for the product page.
Submission Guidelines (Simplified)
How to Submit
- Submission format: MS Word (for review) or your final print-ready files (PDF interior + PDF cover).
- Submission method: Electronic only—physical copies are not accepted.
What to Include
- A complete manuscript or a sample chapter
- A marketing plan
- Information about your platform, audience, or following
- A proofread manuscript—at minimum, run it through editing software like Grammarly
Genres We’re Looking For
We’re especially interested in crime and mystery stories—from psychological thrillers and police procedurals to cosy crime, suspense, chillers, and domestic noir. We also welcome women’s fiction, fantasy, historical fiction, and romance, including WWII romances and sweeping family sagas.
Important Notes
- Content with profanity, graphic violence, or sexual scenes may be edited or removed; we recommend omitting or toning down such elements before submission.
- Not accepted: Poetry, short stories, memoirs, picture books, or erotica.
- Ideal manuscript length: 60,000–80,000 words
- Maximum length: 90,000 words (including footnotes and endnotes)
Why It Matters
We evaluate submissions for quality and marketability. Using your existing Amazon or Ingram files speeds up onboarding and ensures consistent print quality across platforms.