How to Request Revisions to Your Formatted Book
Learn how to request changes and revisions to your formatted book files - what's included, how to submit requests, and turnaround times.
We want your formatted book to be perfect! This guide explains our revision process, what's included in your formatting service, how to submit revision requests, and what to expect.
1What's Included in Revisions
Your book formatting service includes revisions for formatting-related issues and adjustments.
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- Formatting adjustments (spacing, margins, alignment)
- Layout corrections (chapter breaks, page numbers, headers)
- Table of contents updates
- Fixing formatting errors or inconsistencies
- Minor text corrections (typos we introduced)
- Image placement adjustments
- Style consistency fixes
⚠️ Important
- Content changes or additions (new chapters, paragraphs)
- Rewriting or editing text
- Complete redesign or style changes
- Changes to original manuscript content
- Adding new images or graphics not in original order
2How to Submit Revision Requests
The best way to request revisions is using Adobe comments on your proof PDF.
Use the Adobe Review Link
Click the review link we sent with your proof delivery email
Add Comments to Specific Pages
Use sticky notes, highlights, or text boxes to mark issues
Be Specific and Clear
Explain exactly what needs to change with page numbers
Submit All Changes Together
Review the entire book and submit all revisions at once
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- Include page numbers for every comment
- Use screenshots if helpful to show the issue
- Reference specific elements ("Chapter 3 heading", "Page 47 footer")
- Group similar issues together in your comments
3Writing Effective Revision Requests
Clear, specific requests help us implement exactly what you want.
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- GOOD: "Page 23 - Please increase spacing between paragraphs to match Chapter 1"
- GOOD: "Chapter 5 heading on page 67 - align to left instead of center"
- GOOD: "Table of contents - Chapter 8 page number should be 142, not 141"
- AVOID: "Fix the spacing" (which spacing? where?)
- AVOID: "This looks weird" (what specifically needs to change?)
- AVOID: "Make it better" (better how?)
4Revision Turnaround Times
We process revisions as quickly as possible while maintaining quality.
Minor Revisions (1-5 changes)
1-2 business days
Standard Revisions (6-15 changes)
3-5 business days
Extensive Revisions (16+ changes)
5-7 business days
Rush Revisions
Available for additional fee - contact us for pricing
⚠️ Important
- Turnaround times start when we receive your complete revision request
- Adding more changes mid-process may extend the timeline
- Complex changes may take longer than simple adjustments
5Bundling Multiple Revisions
It's more efficient to submit all your revisions at once rather than in multiple rounds.
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- Review the entire book thoroughly before submitting
- Take notes as you review, then submit all at once
- Ask family/friends to review and add their comments too
- Sleep on it - review again the next day with fresh eyes
- Check both print and ebook versions if you ordered both
⚠️ Important
- Multiple revision rounds take longer overall
- Each round requires re-review time from you
- Bundling saves time and gets you published faster
6When Changes Require a New Order
Some changes go beyond revisions and require a new formatting order.
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- Contact us first if you're unsure
- We'll provide a quote for major changes
- Existing clients get discounted rates for re-formatting
- We can often reuse elements to save you money
⚠️ Important
- Adding new chapters or significant content
- Changing trim size (requires complete reformatting)
- Switching from black & white to color
- Complete style redesign
- Adding 50+ pages of new content
- Changing from fiction to non-fiction formatting
7After Revisions Are Complete
Once we've made your requested changes, here's what happens next:
Receive Updated Files
We'll send new proof files with all changes implemented
Review the Changes
Check that all your requests were addressed correctly
Approve or Request More Changes
Let us know if everything looks good or if anything needs adjustment
Receive Final Files
Once approved, we'll send your final publish-ready files
8Revision Request Template
Use this template when emailing revision requests (if not using Adobe comments):
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- **Subject:** Revision Request - [Your Book Title]
- **Body:**
- Order Number: [your order number]
- Book Title: [title]
- Revision Requests:
- 1. Page XX - [specific change needed]
- 2. Page XX - [specific change needed]
- 3. [etc.]
- Priority: Standard / Rush (if rush, we'll send quote)
- Contact: [your email and phone]
We're committed to making sure your formatted book is exactly what you want. Don't hesitate to request revisions - that's what we're here for! The more specific you are, the faster we can implement your changes perfectly. Contact us at info@hmdpublishing.com with any questions.
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