Understanding Book Volumes
Learn how to manage multiple book volumes when your project exceeds printing limits, including volume planning strategies and customisation options
Due to printing limitations, longer projects may need to be split across multiple book volumes. Understanding volume limits and planning strategies helps you create the perfect set of books for your family stories.
Volume Capacity Limits
Each printed volume can contain:
- Maximum: 536 pages
- Photos: Unlimited (though they count towards page limits)
- Content: Multiple chapters and hundreds of entries
When You'll Need Multiple Volumes
The system will automatically suggest multiple volumes when:
Page Limit Exceeded
Your selected content exceeds 536 pages based on text length, images, and formatting requirements.
When this happens, you'll have the opportunity to plan how to split your content across volumes for the best reading experience.
Planning Volume Splits
Consider these approaches for dividing your content strategically:
Timeline Approach
Divide content by life stages or time periods for a natural narrative flow.
Example structure:
- Volume 1 Birth to age 18
- Volume 2 Adulthood and career
- Volume 3 Later years and wisdom
Volume Customisation Options
Each volume can be individually customised with:
Unique Title
Give each volume its own descriptive title that reflects its content
Different Covers or Colour Themes
Choose different templates and themes for each volume's visual style
Custom Volume Numbering
Control how volumes are numbered and referenced
Separate Table of Contents
Each volume gets its own table of contents for easy navigation
This allows you to create a cohesive series while giving each volume its own distinct identity.
Cost Considerations
Remember that each volume counts as a separate book for pricing. Your annual subscription includes one print credit, so additional volumes will require extra payment.
Pricing Structure
- First volume: Free with subscription (or standard pricing)
- Additional volumes: Standard pricing applies for each extra book
- Multiple copies: Each volume can be ordered in multiple quantities
Best Practices for Multiple Volumes
Content Balance
Aim for relatively equal page counts across volumes for consistent value and reading experience
Natural Breaks
Split content at natural story breaks rather than arbitrary page limits for better flow
Volume Themes
Consider consistent design elements across volumes while allowing for individual character
Reader Experience
Think about how family members will read and store multiple volumes together
Troubleshooting
The system will automatically detect when your content exceeds 536 pages and prompt you to consider volume splitting during the book creation process.
Yes, you can return to your project, adjust content selection, and regenerate your books with different volume arrangements.
No, each volume can have its own cover design, colour theme, and title while maintaining series continuity if desired.
Yes, each volume is treated as an individual book order, so you can order them at different times or in different quantities.
Review your content structure and choose breaks that make sense for your story - whether by time period, theme, or contributor.
If you need more assistance with this topic please contact support at support@keepsakeproject.co.
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