Book Formatting | Word, PDF, KDP, EPUB, Print On Demand

Starting at

$

20

/hr

About this service

Summary

I will prepare your manuscript for digital and print publication on Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and other print-on-demand platforms. This includes professional interior formatting, consistent styles, and ready-to-upload files. Let me help ensure your work looks polished, professional, and publication-ready!
Basic Plain-Text Rate = $3 per page (1 page = 300 words), up to 200 pages. *Longer and/or more complex manuscripts (images, tables, etc.) will need a custom quote, based upon a sample.
*My services do not include: Cover design, ISBN assignment, Marketing copies, Distribution setup, etc.

FAQs

  • Turnaround Time?

    Up to 100 pages (≈30,000 words): 3 business days 101 -200 pages (≈30,000–60,000 words): 5 business days 201–300 pages (≈60,000–90,000 words): 7 business days 300+ pages: timeline provided after project review

  • Rush Delivery Availability?

    Rush delivery is available, for +25% of base rates! Up to 100 pages (≈30,000 words): 2 business days 101 -200 pages (≈30,000–60,000 words): 3 business days 201–300 pages (≈60,000–90,000 words): 5 business days 300+ pages: Approximately 60% normal turnaround time.

  • Research/Fact-Checking, Copyediting, Developmental Editing Availability?

    I also offer these services, at the following starting rates: Proofreading: = $0.020 per word ($20 per 1,000 words). Research/Fact-Checking = $0.035 per word ($35 per 1,000 words). Copyediting = $0.035 per word ($35 per 1,000 words). Developmental Editing = $0.04 per word ($40 per 1,000 words). I specialize in academic and non-fiction. However, I also edit/proofread all genres of fiction, literary fiction, creative writing, and game content.

  • Types of Files Available

    PDF, DOC, DOCX, GDOC, EPUB, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Whatever you need for standard publishers.

  • Confidentiality?

    All client information and intellectual property will be remain strictly confidential, and will never be shared without your explicit permission.

  • Book Covers & ISBNs?

    I am afraid I do not offer these services at this time.

  • Possible to Make Changes to the Formatted Manuscript?

    Yes, I will provide a formatted Word file, allowing for further updates as needed.

  • What About Revisions?

    One round of revisions is included to address formatting issues. Additional rounds can be arranged if needed, for a small fee.

  • Page Count Calculation

    All baseline estimates assume 1 page = 300 words.

What's included

  • Formatted Manuscript

    Microsoft Word, PDF, Kindle Create, etc. Adjusted for the chosen trim size (e.g., 6x9 in., 5.5x8.5 in.).

  • Consistent Styles Applied

    Headings, subheadings, body text, block quotes, etc.

  • Front Matter

    Title page, copyright page, dedication, acknowledgments cleanly set up.

  • Back Matter

    About the author, references, index placeholders if needed, cleanly set up.

  • Page Layout Adjustments

    Consistent margins, headers/footers, page numbering, section breaks.

  • Hyperlinked Table of Contents

    Clickable contents that jumps directly to section. *Digital titles only.

  • Exported Print-Ready PDF

    For upload to your publisher.

  • Optional ePub File

    *If digital format desired

  • Brief Style Sheet / Notes

    Clear summary of formatting choices, for client reference.


Skills and tools

Consultant

Copy Editor

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word

Industries

Publishing