Q: Should you layout your own book?
A: Probably not… MS Word is not a book layout program, and is likely to convey “amateur” to your readers. Interior book design for book printing can be challenging with:
- running headers and footers;
- table(s) of contents;
- page numbering;
- precise spacing and positioning of elements;
- block quotes;
- an index;
- footnotes;
- or other elements needing special handling.
If you want to format a book, you can review these helpful instructions: https://diybookformats.com/mswordtemplates/
There are many benefits of hiring a professional like Debbi:
- It saves you time and spares you frustration of the technology;
- It minimizes errors;
- It eliminates the possibility that your book appears “amateur”
- It gives the reader a “great read” by bringing expected conventions to the reading experience
- It gives you the freedom to do what you do best—write, edit, and perfect your manuscript.
Call Debbi if you would prefer to work with a professional book formatter rather than “reinvent the wheel”.
If you still want to try formatting your book for print-on-demand, here is instruction from KindleKDP: Formatting requirements.
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Q: Why choose Debbi to format your book?
A: Debbi can give you references of satisfied writers and publishers. She also:
- has 15 years of book design experience
- will provide samples
- custom builds your book—does not use pre-designed templates
- cleans up your Word doc manuscript in order to make the styles and readability consistent and expected
- doesn’t charge for consulting for self-publishers
- uploads the book files prepared to the required specs
- answers the phone and responds in a timely fashion
- builds great working relationships with all her authors and publishers.
A the books are custom-designed, not from a template. Non-Fiction-Formatting-Sample.
See our Client Testimonials.
Q: What services are included in your contract?
A: Here is a PDF listing the inclusions, and what might be considered “additional” services. Our hourly rate is $40 for additional services beyond the design contract if any should be required.
Visit our FAQs page for more information.
Debbi, I would like to thank you for the awesome work you did on my book, The Hidden Life of Jesus. I received the first copies and I must say, the book looks great. I am truly satisfied, and would like to employ your services in the near future for a Spanish version of this book, and also for my next book. I also appreciate the kind and courteous manner of your professionalism. I did not understand the process, but you were willing to take time out to help me understand some of the necessary details. Thank you, I have already begun recommending your book design and editing services to friends and colleagues. God bless you.
~ Deacon Norman Alexander, The Hidden Life of Jesus
