Free 6 × 9 Print Book Microsoft Word Template
By Paul Stryer | MGCP Publishing
This free Microsoft Word template is designed specifically for authors creating 6 × 9 inch printed books for print-on-demand platforms. It provides properly configured page size, margins, gutters, headers, and section formatting to help ensure your manuscript meets common print standards.
This template has been personally tested and used by MGCP Publishing on multiple publishing platforms, including Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and Lulu, for both paperback and hardcover books.
What This Template Includes
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Correct 6 × 9 trim size for print books
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Proper margin and gutter settings
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Preconfigured front matter and body layout
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Support for automatic table of contents using Microsoft Word heading styles
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Clean, professional formatting suitable for fiction and nonfiction manuscripts
This template is intended to help authors start with a solid foundation and reduce common formatting issues during the print submission process.
Important Formatting Notice
Do not change the page size, margins, gutters, or other technical layout settings.
Modifying these settings may cause printing errors, incorrect trimming, or rejection by publishing platforms. This template is carefully configured to meet standard 6 × 9 print requirements, and changes may prevent it from working correctly.
Compatibility
This template has been tested and successfully used on:
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Amazon KDP
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Lulu
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Other print-on-demand platforms supporting 6 × 9 trim size
While results have been consistent, printing requirements are controlled by third-party platforms and may change over time.
Disclaimer
This template is provided as-is with no expressed or implied warranties. MGCP Publishing and Paul Stryer do not guarantee acceptance by any specific publishing platform.
Authors are responsible for reviewing their final manuscript and confirming it meets the current requirements of their chosen printer or distributor.
How to Use the Template
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Download the template and save it to your computer.
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Open the file in Microsoft Word.
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Use Save As to create a copy named for your book project.
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Write and format your manuscript using the provided styles.
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Delete any instructional or placeholder text you do not need.
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Keep any sections that are useful, such as the copyright page template.
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Use Microsoft Word’s built-in heading styles to automatically generate and update the table of contents.
Sharing Policy
This template is provided free of charge and may be used for both personal and commercial book projects.
You are encouraged to share this resource with other authors by sharing the official download link below:
https://mgcppublshing.com/6x9temp
Please do not redistribute the template file itself.
We ask that you share the link rather than the file for the following reasons:
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To ensure new users receive a clean, verified version of the template
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To help us track how many authors are using the template
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To allow MGCP Publishing to provide guidance and support to authors who may need help while using it
About MGCP Publishing
MGCP Publishing provides publishing, formatting, and production support for independent authors. This template is offered as a free resource to help writers prepare professional-quality print books.
For additional resources, tools, or publishing support, visit:
https://mgcppublshing.com
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