Interior Book Design and Layout
Question: Should you layout your own book or “do it yourself” (DIY)?
Answer: Probably NOT… MS Word is not a book layout software, and is likely to convey “amateur” to your readers. Book set-up for printing can be challenging with any of the following:
- running headers and footers
- table(s) of contents
- page numbering
- adding front and back matter
- precise spacing and positioning of elements
- block quotes
- an index
- footnotes
- preparing the right size and resolution images
- any elements needing special handling
If you still want to “Do It Yourself”, you can review these 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 and grow your readership.
Call Debbi (651-206-8926) if you would prefer to work with a professional book formatter rather than “reinvent the wheel”.
If you still want to DIY for print-on-demand, here is instruction from KindleKDP (Amazon): Formatting requirements.
651-206-8926
Question: Why choose Debbi to format your book?
Answer: Debbi can give you references of satisfied writers and publishers. She also:
- has 18 years of book design experience;
- will provide samples;
- custom builds your book—does not use templates;
- cleans up your Word doc manuscript in order to make the styles and readability consistent and expected to your readers;
- includes free consulting for self-publishers;
- uploads the properly prepared book files for you if you need help;
- answers your phone calls and responds to emails in a timely fashion;
- builds great working relationships with all her authors and publishing companies.
All 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 service inclusions, and “additional” services. Our hourly rate is $50 ($40 for non-profits) when additional services are needed beyond the design contract inclusions. Email us for a sample design contract.
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
