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Professional Book FormattingPrint-Ready in 5-10 Days.

10,000+ Books Formatted | 5-Star Rated | KDP & IngramSpark Certified | 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

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Package overview

Enhanced Layout

Up to 50k words, 3 revisions | Best for: Full-length novels with light design elements

£227
Clean & Simple
£147
For simple fiction or text-only books • Clean layout styling
Enhanced Layout
£227
For books with light design, images, or sections • Everything in Basic
Complex Design
£377
For nonfiction, workbooks, or design-rich formats • Everything in Standard
What this route fixes
Retail-ready files

PDF and EPUB outputs are prepared for KDP, IngramSpark, Apple Books, Kobo, and other major channels from the same production pass.

Readable interior design

Typography, spacing, chapter structure, and visual hierarchy are handled so the book feels professionally composed, not auto-formatted.

Complexity matched to the manuscript

Short fiction, standard novels, and design-heavy nonfiction can each be scoped to the right formatting tier instead of forcing one generic package.

Delivery rhythm
4 coordinated stages

Publishing channels

Build the book once, then release it with files, metadata, and distribution handled across the retail channels that matter.

Amazon KDP
IngramSpark
Apple Books
Kobo

Package rationale

What's Included

We ensure your book looks as good on the inside as it does on the outside. Our formatting services cover all genres and platforms.

Clean, professional layout

Widow and orphan control

Custom headers and footers

Print and ebook ready

Included

The publishing stack is coordinated from the start.

Print-ready PDF
Reflowable ePub
Table of Contents
Custom chapter headings
Drop caps and ornaments
Retail-ready files

PDF and EPUB outputs are prepared for KDP, IngramSpark, Apple Books, Kobo, and other major channels from the same production pass.

Readable interior design

Typography, spacing, chapter structure, and visual hierarchy are handled so the book feels professionally composed, not auto-formatted.

Complexity matched to the manuscript

Short fiction, standard novels, and design-heavy nonfiction can each be scoped to the right formatting tier instead of forcing one generic package.

Investment

Formatting Packages

Package tier

Clean & Simple

£147

Up to 25k words, 3 revisions | Best for: Short fiction, novellas & simple text-only books

  • For simple fiction or text-only books
  • Clean layout styling
  • Page breaks & headers
  • Paragraph formatting
  • Clickable TOC
  • Font + margin setup
  • Chapter breaks
  • PDF + EPUB delivery
  • KDP & IngramSpark ready
  • 3 revisions
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Enhanced Layout

£227

Up to 50k words, 3 revisions | Best for: Full-length novels with light design elements

  • For books with light design, images, or sections
  • Everything in Basic
  • Chapter styling
  • Enhanced TOC
  • Section headings
  • 3 image placements
  • Scene breaks & quotes
  • Print trim adjustments
  • PDF + EPUB delivery
  • 3 revisions
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Complex Design

£377

Up to 60k words, 3 revisions | Best for: Non-fiction, workbooks & design-rich formats with tables/images

  • For nonfiction, workbooks, or design-rich formats
  • Everything in Standard
  • Sidebars & callouts
  • Tables & bullet styling
  • Custom chapter templates
  • Advanced font styling
  • Visual hierarchy tuning
  • KDP & IngramSpark ready
  • PDF + EPUB delivery
  • 3 revisions
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Price the formatting around the manuscript you actually have.

Use the calculator to estimate the right package tier based on word count before you head into checkout.

Calculate Your Investment

Transparent pricing based on your manuscript's word count.

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Standard

Ideal for full-length novels with light design elements

  • Custom chapter headers
  • Enhanced TOC
  • Scene breaks & quotes

How pricing works:

  • • Basic (up to 25k words): $187
  • • Standard (up to 50k words): $287
  • • Premium (up to 60k words): $479
  • • Extra words: +$3 per 1,000 words

Estimated Investment

$287
Average turnaround: 7 days
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*Final quote may vary based on specific requirements

Process

Formatting Process

Step 1
Submission

Send us your final, edited manuscript and design preferences.

Step 2
Design Sample

We create a sample chapter layout for your approval.

Step 3
Full Layout

We format the entire book according to the approved style.

Step 4
Final Review

You review the proofs and we make any necessary adjustments.

Book Formatting process

Managed delivery

One coordinated workflow replaces the vendor handoffs, duplicated feedback, and platform admin that usually slow a book launch down.

FAQ

Questions authors usually ask before they commit.

Clear answers on timeline, scope, rights, revisions, and what happens after checkout.

What file format should I submit?

We accept Word (.docx), Google Docs, or PDF. Your manuscript should be fully edited before submission for the best results.

How long does formatting take?

Standard formatting takes 2 weeks for Basic, 2 weeks for Standard, and 2 weeks for Premium packages. Rush service is available for an additional fee.

Do you provide files for both print and ebook?

Yes! Every package includes both print-ready PDFs and reflowable ePub files optimized for all major platforms including KDP, IngramSpark, Apple Books, and Kobo.

Can I request revisions?

Absolutely. All packages include 3 revision rounds to ensure you're 100% satisfied with the final product.

What trim sizes do you support?

We format for all standard sizes including 5x8", 5.5x8.5", 6x9", 8.5x11", and custom sizes upon request.

Continue the stack

Add the next layer only when it supports the launch plan.

These adjacent services help once the book itself is already structurally sound and market-ready.

From £127

Cover Design

Eye-catching book covers

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Editing

Professional editing services

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From £297

Publishing

Full publishing assistance

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Next step

Choose the formatting tier that matches the layout complexity.

If you already know the package you need, move straight into checkout. If the manuscript has unusual structure, images, tables, or workbook elements, start with a conversation and we will scope it properly first.

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