Print Book Formatting Service

Print Book Formatting Service for KDP and IngramSpark

• Platform-Specific Expertise:

  • We specialize in formatting novels to meet the precise requirements of both Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and IngramSpark.
  • Ensures your book is optimized for seamless upload and distribution on both platforms.

• Comprehensive Formatting:

  • We handle all aspects of interior book formatting, including:
    • Chapter Headings: Consistent and visually appealing chapter headings.
    • Paragraph Formatting: Proper indentation, spacing, and alignment for readability.
    • Font Selection: Professional font choices that are both legible and aesthetically pleasing.
    • Page Margins and Gutter: Precise margin and gutter settings to meet platform specifications and ensure readability.
    • Running Headers and Footers: Customizable headers and footers, including page numbers, book titles, and author names.
    • Table of Contents: Automatically generated and hyperlinked table of contents for easy navigation.
    • Front Matter and Back Matter: Proper formatting of title page, copyright page, dedication, acknowledgments, and other essential elements.

• Customization and Flexibility:

  • We work closely with you to understand your vision and preferences.
  • We offer a range of formatting styles and options to create a book that reflects your unique style.
  • We can implement specific requests, such as special character placement, or unique styling.

• Image Integration:

  • Proper placement and formatting of images within your manuscript, ensuring they meet platform specifications.
  • Image resizing, and optimization for print.

• Error-Free Formatting:

  • Meticulous attention to detail to ensure a clean and error-free formatted manuscript.
  • Thorough proofreading of the formatted document to catch any potential issues.

• KDP and IngramSpark Compliance:

  • We ensure your formatted manuscript meets all technical requirements of KDP and IngramSpark, including:
    • Trim size specifications.
    • Bleed settings (if applicable).
    • File format requirements (PDF).
  • We provide files that are ready to upload.

• File Delivery:

  • Delivery of high-quality PDF files for print publication.
  • We can also provide the original formatted files, if requested.

• Hourly Rate:

  • Our formatting services are provided at a rate of $75 per hour.
  • A $75 deposit is required upon purchase of service.
    • The deposit will be applied toward total time logged for the project.
    • The deposit is non-refundable.
  • When 50% of the project has been completed, an invoice for payment for current time logged will be issued to the client. Once the invoice is paid, the remainder of the project will be completed. A second and final invoice for payment of remaining time logged will be issued to the client. Once the invoice is paid, the client will received the completed project.
  • We track our time accurately, and provide detailed invoices.

• Optional ISBN Add-ons:

• Add-on ISBNs registered in your name for $50 each
  • What's an ISBN?
    • An ISBN, or International Standard Book Number, is an unique 13 digit number that identifies a book. ISBNs are used to catalog books and help retailers, libraries, and distributors find books.
  • Why is having your own registered ISBN important?
    • Purchasing your own ISBN immediately makes your book look more professional. Remember, each free ISBN classifies that specific self-publishing company as your publisher, and some suppliers will refuse to stock your publication. This can be avoided by merely obtaining your personal ISBN.
  • How many ISBNs do I need?
    • An individual and unique ISBN is required for each type of edition printed, even if it the same title.
      • ie. You want your novel in paperback, hardcover, and ebook, you will need THREE different ISBNs