Book Formatting
When new authors decide to format their own books, they don’t always understand the requirements and complexities of the project.
Formatting your own book can be challenging. There are important conventions that need to be followed so that your book presents correctly in both print and electronic formats. There are also trade practices, and guidelines provided by specific publishers such as Amazon or Lulu.
More often than not, readers are subconsiously aware of various book constructions and they will mentally ‘label’ a poorly formatted book as an amateur publication.
So get off to a good start with a professionally formatted novel that is designed for your chosen publishing platforms.
Formatting Your Novel
Professional book formatting and interior design are imperative for the self-published author.
From simple books to elaborate designs, we can create a layout that is suited to your needs and budget. We create custom designs for your book to provide the best possible reading experience for your intended audience.
Design proofs will be sent to you for review and approval, as we are only satisfied when you are. A well-designed book is critical to your success as an author.
Checklist
Before commencing the formatting process, consider the following:
- Is the book complete, with no further changes to be made?
- Will you publish an e-book, a printed book, or both?
- Will you produce hard copy and soft copy?
- Do you have or require an ISBN?
- Have you completed a copyright page, blurb, and acknowledgements?
- Which font size and family do you plan to use?
- What size books do you plan on publishing?
- Are there illustrations, photos, maps, or graphs to be included?
- Have you obtained necessary rights to included images?
- Will there be graphics included for chapter headings or scene breaks?
- Will your e-book include hyperlinks?
- Is your cover design complete and available in high resolution?
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