Book Formatting is a special kind of skill, and Word, while great for writing your manuscript, is not the best at outputting the correct editorial layout for the different production styles needed to publish your finished book. Ebooks, for example, come in two flavors: KDP (Kindle Digital Publishing) requires Mobi, while all other e-retailers use Epub. I can convert both of those as well as create a print-ready PDF, for hardcover and soft, to work with your printer.
With over ten years in the indie publishing industry, I know what goes into the layout of a novel. With your input I can create a custom layout affordably and quickly.
Book Formatting Services include the following:
Professional layout- Copyright page
- Table of Contents (clickable for ebook)
- Active Hyperlinks (clickable for ebooks)
- Acknowledgements, Forwards, and Dedications
- Custom Chapter headers (starting on the right page)
- Paragraphs formatting, Indenting, and Drop Caps (if requested)
- Bullets, number lists
- Custom Header & Footer
- Page Numbering
Ebook Formatting:
You will receive your book in 3 eBook formats, Mobi (Kindle), ePub, and a source file Word.doc, ready to upload to Smashwords.com or Draft2Digital. If you need any additional formats please let me know within 30 days of service.
Print Book Formatting:
When completed, you will receive a PDF draft of your completed book layout for you to review before the final PDF is made. PDF’s will be delivered in a print-ready format based on your trim size and printer specifications.
Payment:
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My rates are as follows: $35 per hour. Formatting jobs vary depending on how long or complicated the manuscript is, and how many versions need to be created. We will discuss all the variables prior to starting a project so you know, up front, what your estimated cost will be. Once a price is agreed on I will send an invoice to be paid 50% up front with the remainder due when you approve the final files.
Terms and Conditions
Standard Book formatting services do not include: editing or proofreading, image editing or manipulation, creation of charts or graphs, indexing, tables, blockquotes, lists, subheadings, poetry, & footnote, or formatting of books written in a language other than English.
I do have some image manipulation capabilities, but I generally request that the client provide exactly what they would like to see within the book. Should those services be needed, we will discuss cost at that time, before any work is started.
For Non-fiction books requiring tables and indexes to be created will add an additional $50 to the print and ebook formatting price for novels 50,000 and under. Larger works will be negotiated before work begins. Due to the technical nature of individually locating and linking exact phrasing within the text these additional charges must be applied. Client provided glossaries and backmatter do not incur any additional charges.
Proofs are a part of the process. I understand that nothing comes out perfect on the first go around. I do not charge for the first two rounds of proofing changes to perfect look and feel of content. Additional changes due to client altering internal book content after submission are not considered proofing changes. These will incur additional charges.
Additional Services:
Do you need some promotional images done for your soon to be published book? Ask me about 3D cover conversion and sales graphics. I can take your book cover and make it pop!
Please feel free to check my currently published books online for reference.
https://www.amazon.com/Katie-Salidas/e/B003APXXWO