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Book formatting and typesetting for print and ebook
A well-formatted book is one readers never notice, because nothing gets in the way of the story. We prepare print-ready interiors and ebook files for authors in Sydney, Melbourne and across Australia.
Print layout
Print books follow conventions readers expect, even if they could not name them. We typeset your interior with professional fonts, margins and spacing, and handle the details that separate a professional book from a home-made one:
- Trim size, margins and gutters suited to your page count
- Chapter openings, scene breaks and running heads
- Front and back matter: title page, copyright page, contents, acknowledgements
- No widows, orphans or awkward word breaks
- Print-ready PDF files for Amazon KDP and IngramSpark
Ebook formatting
Ebooks reflow to fit each screen, so they need a different approach. We create clean, tested ebook files that read well on Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo and phone apps, with a working table of contents and properly placed images.
Children's books and illustrated layouts
Picture books, cookbooks and illustrated non-fiction need careful image placement and fixed layouts. We format these with the same attention to print quality and colour.
Checked before it goes live
We review proofs of your formatted book before it is published, and recommend a final proofread of the formatted pages so nothing slips through.
Common questions
What file do I need to send you?
A final, edited Word document is ideal. We can also work from Google Docs or other formats.
Do you format for both Amazon KDP and IngramSpark?
Yes. We prepare files that meet the requirements of both.
Can you format a book with images or tables?
Yes, including picture books, cookbooks and illustrated non-fiction.
Start with a free manuscript review
Send us your manuscript and we will reply within two business days with honest notes and a fixed quote. There is no obligation, and you never pay for anything you did not agree to upfront.
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