Book Editing & Proofreading
Developmental editing, line editing, copy-editing and proofreading that make your manuscript ready for readers.
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Book Formatting & Typesetting for print and every screen
The inside of your book matters as much as the cover. Our typesetters build interiors that feel like they came from a major publisher and files that pass every platform check first time.
- Print PDF for KDP and IngramSpark
- Kindle and ePub ebook files
- Custom chapter openings and ornaments
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Book Formatting & Typesetting
Interiors readers enjoy spending time in
Formatting is where many self-published books give themselves away: cramped margins, awkward line breaks, missing page numbers and ebooks that fall apart on a phone. We fix all of that.
For print, we set your text with care: balanced margins, proper control of widows and orphans, drop caps and chapter openings that suit your genre, running heads and correct prelims and end matter.
For ebooks, we build reflowable Kindle and ePub files with a linked table of contents, clean styling and tested display on Kindle, Apple Books and Kobo readers.
- Print PDF for KDP and IngramSpark
- Kindle and ePub ebook files
- Custom chapter openings and ornaments
- Images, tables and footnotes handled
What is included
Everything you get with our book formatting & typesetting
Every project is handled by specialists and managed from start to finish by one dedicated project manager.
Professional typography
Book-grade fonts, leading and kerning chosen for long, comfortable reading.
Custom chapter design
Chapter titles, drop caps and scene breaks styled to match your cover and genre.
Ebook conversion
Reflowable Kindle and ePub files tested on phones, tablets and e-readers.
Prelims and end matter
Title page, copyright page, dedication, contents, acknowledgements and author biography.
Complex layouts
Photos, tables, recipes, workbooks, poetry and fixed-layout children's books.
Platform ready
Files built to each printer's specifications so they are accepted first time.
How it works
A simple process, start to finish
Clear steps, regular updates and your approval at every stage.
Choose a style
Pick an interior style and trim size, or let us propose one for your genre.
Sample pages
Approve a sample chapter layout before the full book is typeset.
Full layout
Your complete book is formatted for print and ebook.
Proof and deliver
Review the final proofs; we make corrections and deliver the files.
Recent work
Books our team has worked on
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Literary Fiction The Lantern Keeper's Daughter -
Business The Quiet Ledger -
Picture Book Ollie and the Moon Balloon -
Thriller Northbound -
Self-Help Rooted
FAQ
Questions about book formatting & typesetting
Have a question that is not answered here? Our consultants are happy to help.
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Which file formats will I receive?
A print-ready PDF for your chosen trim size, plus EPUB and Kindle-ready files for ebooks. You also get the source files if you want to make small updates later.
Can you format books with images?
Yes. We regularly format photo memoirs, cookbooks, workbooks and illustrated children's books, including fixed-layout ebooks.
What trim size should I choose?
Most UK paperback novels use B-format (198 x 129 mm) or Demy (216 x 138 mm). Non-fiction and workbooks often use Royal (234 x 156 mm) or larger. We will recommend the best fit for your genre and page count.
What if I find a typo after formatting?
Send it over. Small corrections after delivery are included, and we will send you updated files.
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Free consultation
Ready to bring your story safely to shore?
Tell us a little about your book. A publishing consultant will send you a clear plan, timeline and fixed quote within one working day, free and with no obligation.
- Call us020 7946 0147
- Email us[email protected]
- Office hoursMonday to Friday, 9am to 6pm (UK time)