Editorial publishing support since 2015, with clients across 47 countries.
10,000+ Books Formatted | Retail-Approval Guarantee | KDP & IngramSpark Ready | 5-Star Rated
Publishing channels
Build the book once, then release it with files, metadata, and distribution handled across the retail channels that matter.
Package rationale
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
PDF and EPUB outputs are prepared for KDP, IngramSpark, Apple Books, Kobo, and other major channels from the same production pass.
Typography, spacing, chapter structure, and visual hierarchy are handled so the book feels professionally composed, not auto-formatted.
Short fiction, standard novels, and design-heavy nonfiction can each be scoped to the right formatting tier instead of forcing one generic package.
Not sure you’re ready for formatting?
Authors who pay for formatting on a draft that still needs editing end up paying twice. The manuscript readiness check takes under a minute, returns an objective verdict, and tells you whether you’re ready for formatting or whether a copy, line, or developmental edit should come first.
FIVERR VERIFIED REVIEWS59 verified 5-star reviews from real authors who trusted us with their books.
“Take the Leap”
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“I couldn't be happier with the interior formatting work on this project. The book was a 70,000-word business leadership manuscript, and they managed to design it into a clean, uncluttered layout while keeping the page count down to just 220 pages. The balance of readability and professional styling was excellent. They truly understood how to create a design that looks sharp without feeling cramped. I highly recommend them for anyone looking for a skilled, detail-oriented formatter who knows how to make a manuscript shine.”
“This is my 4th time working with HMD and every single time I have an amazing experience.”
“What stood out most was their commitment to getting things right, not just done.”
D.Sc., MBA
“What truly sets HMD apart is their demeanor: calm, patient, and genuinely invested in understanding your vision.”
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Ph.D
“I turned to Mukaram to help fix and finish my book layout. He was very professional and provided me with a beautiful layout promptly.”
Ph.D
“We've been working together for a while now and he has never disappointed.”
“They completely nailed my vision — every detail came to life exactly as I had imagined it.”
14 clients who returned for multiple projects
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Investment
Up to 25k words, 3 revisions | Best for: Short fiction, novellas & simple text-only books
Up to 50k words, 3 revisions | Best for: Full-length novels with light design elements
Up to 60k words, 3 revisions | Best for: Non-fiction, workbooks & design-rich formats with tables/images
Retail-approval guarantee
If KDP, IngramSpark, Apple Books or Kobo rejects your file for a formatting reason, we re-fix it free — no extra revision counted, no questions asked.
Process
Send us your final, edited manuscript and design preferences.
We create a sample chapter layout for your approval.
We format the entire book according to the approved style.
You review the proofs and we make any necessary adjustments.
Managed delivery
One coordinated workflow replaces the vendor handoffs, duplicated feedback, and platform admin that usually slow a book launch down.
FAQ
Clear answers on timeline, scope, rights, revisions, and what happens after checkout.
Book formatting at HMD Publishing is fixed-price: Clean & Simple is £147 (text-only fiction and memoir), Enhanced Layout is £227 (non-fiction with images, tables, or structured chapters), and Complex Design is £377 (cookbooks, textbooks, illustrated and workbook layouts). Every package includes both print-ready PDF and reflowable EPUB, 3 revision rounds, and the retail-approval guarantee — no per-page fees and no surprise add-ons.
We accept Word (.docx), Google Docs, or PDF. Your manuscript should be fully edited before submission for the best results.
Standard formatting takes 5 days for Basic, 7 days for Standard, and 10 days for Premium packages. Rush service is available for an additional fee.
Yes! Every package includes both print-ready PDFs and reflowable ePub files optimized for all major platforms including KDP, IngramSpark, Apple Books, and Kobo.
Absolutely. All packages include 3 revision rounds to ensure you're 100% satisfied with the final product. Each round covers as many individual change requests as you need — we don't count line-by-line tweaks against your total.
We format for all standard sizes including 5x8", 5.5x8.5", 6x9", 8.5x11", and custom sizes upon request.
Our retail-approval guarantee covers this. If any major retailer (KDP, IngramSpark, Apple Books, Kobo) rejects the file for a formatting reason, we re-fix it free — it doesn't count against your revision rounds. We test against the latest spec on every job.
You do. 100% of the rights to the final files transfer to you on delivery. We don't watermark, gate, or retain any rights — print and ebook files are yours to upload, sell, and update forever.
Our human service tiers (£147+) are done by typesetters in Adobe InDesign with manual quality control on every page — no AI layout. We do offer a separate £9.99/£49 automated tool for standard ebook conversions, clearly labelled as such, so you always know which service you're buying.
Run our free manuscript readiness check first (linked above). Paying for formatting on a draft that still needs editing means paying twice — the readiness check returns an objective verdict in under a minute.
Yes. Send us reference titles or a sample chapter from a previous book and we'll match the typography, margins, chapter style, and trim size so a new release fits cleanly inside an existing series.
Before we start design work you can cancel for a full refund. Once we've delivered the sample chapter and you've approved direction, refunds aren't available — but the 3 revision rounds plus retail-approval guarantee mean you keep iterating until the file is right.
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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.