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FAQ’S for BOOK FORMATTING
Book formatting involves preparing a manuscript for publication by ensuring it meets the technical requirements and standards of the chosen publishing platform or format. This includes layout design, font selection, spacing, margins, and pagination.
Our approach involves thorough market analysis, delving into the specific genre to understand current preferences. This research informs our final design choice, ensuring it not only aesthetically pleases but also contributes to sales performance.
The duration for completing book formatting varies based on factors such as the length of the manuscript and the complexity of formatting requirements. Our standard completion time is 5-7 days and 24 hours for each revision.
Certainly, we’ll supply you with the finalized, publish-ready files for print and ebook that are suitable for use in publishing or printing your book on KDP Amazon or through your local printer.
Yes, you can make edits to the book post-formatting. However, any content changes requested after the initial formatting may incur a fee of $1 per change, with a minimum charge of $10. Alternatively, you can opt to receive the Adobe InDesign file and make changes yourself.
Absolutely, we offer formatting services for both print and ebook versions of your book. Our formatting ensures compatibility with various reading devices and printing processes.
We utilize Adobe InDesign for book design, as opposed to MS Word, because of its extensive features tailored for professional book formatting. Adobe InDesign allows us to apply modern styles and design elements that enhance the overall presentation of your book. While we cannot provide you with a .doc file, rest assured, we will supply you with complete, publishing-ready print and ebook files.
While we don’t anticipate content updates during formatting, we understand that changes may arise. In such cases, we can accommodate content changes for a fee of USD 1 per change, with a minimum charge of USD 10. Alternatively, you can choose to make changes yourself using the Adobe InDesign file. Please note that if the files have been approved, any requested changes will incur double the fee to update both print and ebook versions.
If your book includes images or illustrations, you will need to provide them to the us in the appropriate file format and resolution. We can then incorporate them into the layout as per your instructions.
We will provide you with the following formats:
– PDF PRINT: This is your print file.
– EPUB eBook: This is your ebook file.
– INDD: This file is your Adobe InDesign packaged source file. Adobe InDesign software is required for opening and editing this file.
Our team ensures that copyright and ISBN information is appropriately included in your book during the formatting process. We can either incorporate the details provided by you or assist in obtaining them if needed.
Absolutely! We’re here to tailor the formatting to your preferences. Whether it’s unique chapter headings, decorative elements, or any other special requests, just let us know, and we’ll work to bring your vision to life in your book design.
Yes, we adhere to industry standards and guidelines to ensure that your book is not only visually appealing but also accessible and easy to read for all audiences. Our formatting practices prioritize readability and accessibility to enhance the overall reader experience.
While our primary focus is on formatting, we understand the importance of polished content. We can recommend reputable proofreading and editing services if needed or work in collaboration with your chosen editor to ensure a seamless process from manuscript to publication.
Discuss your project with us
Have questions or ideas about our project? We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re curious about our process, have suggestions for improvement, or just want to chat about what we’re working on, we’re all ears. Get in touch with us and let’s start the conversation!”