Book Formatting for Print and eBook
Make it look as good as it reads.
Book formatting is about creating a clean, consistent, and professional layout for your manuscript, one that meets publishing standards and supports a smooth reading experience. Whether you're self-publishing digitally, preparing a print edition, or submitting to a press, properly formatted interior files help ensure your book looks as good as it reads.
Tools I work with:
Vellum – great for print and eBook formatting
Word or Google Docs – if your publisher requires editable files
Canva Pro – for simple handbooks, workbooks, or report-style layouts
Rates & Timeline
Starting price: £200+, depending on file type, length, and complexity.
My rates are guided by professional benchmarks set by the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) and the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP), with a modest markup to reflect platform fees and ensure sustainable pricing.
Turnaround: 1–3 weeks, depending on length and file needs
What’s Included
Interior layout for ebook and print (via Vellum, Canva Pro or Word)
Clean chapter structure, heading hierarchy, and page breaks
Consistent styles for paragraphs, quotes, lists, and headings
Optional front and back matter (TOC, copyright, bio, etc.)
Minor cleanup of typographic issues (spacing, punctuation, etc.)
🖋️ For Nonfiction Authors
For authors preparing print-ready files or professional-looking eBooks.
Are you:
Uploading to KDP or IngramSpark and want to be sure your file will be accepted?
Struggling to get your manuscript looking consistent and readable?
Worrying that your layout will make a poor impression?
What I offer:
✔ Print and eBook formatting using Vellum, ensuring layout is readable and attractive
✔ Consistent headings, spacing, fonts, and margins
✔ Table of contents generation and page number checks
✔ Front and back matter layout (acknowledgements, bios, blurbs)
✔ Design choices that match your tone
✏️ For Academic Authors
For scholars submitting camera-ready copy to publishers or institutions, or self-publishing.
Are you:
Publishing a revised thesis or independent monograph?
Preparing files for a nontraditional publisher or platform?
Reformatting a manuscript after editing and proofreading?
What I offer:
✔ Formatting to house or series style (Chicago, APA, etc.)
✔ Footnotes, endnotes, tables, and figures handled carefully
✔ Page setup for PDF or print submission
✔ Front matter, contents, bibliography, and index guidance
✔ Style sheet to document decisions
💼 For Business Clients
For companies, consultants, or VCs producing handbooks, white papers, or founder-authored books.
Are you:
Getting ready to publish internal or public-facing longform content?
Unsure how to structure your document for print or PDF?
Wanting to ensure your content reflects your brand's quality?
What I offer:
✔ Consistent heading styles, bullets, and spacing
✔ Visual layout for ease of reading (not just dumping into a template)
✔ Alignment with brand colors, logos, and voice
✔ Final delivery in PDF and/or editable Word formats
✔ Table/graph formatting and label consistency
Need help getting print-ready?
If your manuscript is ready to go and you want it to look as polished as it reads, professional formatting makes all the difference.