You’ve written your book. Now let’s get it ready for publication.
From professionally formatted print interiors and validated EPUB files to publishing support and author websites, I help self-publishing authors navigate the details of bringing a book to market.
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With more than 30 years of experience in book and digital publishing, I provide practical, personalized support for your publishing project.
Book Formatting & EPUB Conversion
Choose the service that fits your publishing needs. Standard projects follow the pricing below; complex layouts and specialized requirements are quoted individually.
Print Book Formatting
Give your manuscript a professional interior layout designed for comfortable reading and print production.
Standard formatting includes:
- Professional interior layout and applicable front matter
- Print-ready PDFs for paperback and hardcover
- Two rounds of minor revisions
$149–$649
Pricing depends on page count. Complex layouts and specialized formatting require a custom quote.
EPUB Conversion
Prepare your manuscript for digital publishing with a clean, responsive EPUB file.
- Clickable table of contents
- Active links
- Platform-compatible formatting
- EPUB validation
Standalone conversion:
$149–$399
Add-on with print formatting:
$99–$299
Pricing depends on manuscript length and complexity.
Print + EPUB Bundle
Publish in both print and digital formats with coordinated production support.
- Standard print formatting
- Standard EPUB conversion
- Print-ready PDFs and EPUB file
- Two rounds of minor revisions
Typical investment:
$225–$1,200
The total depends on page count and project requirements.
Textbooks, academic works, image-heavy books, poetry collections, and manuscripts with specialized layouts may require advanced formatting. Contact me for a custom quote.
Print Formatting Pricing
Standard print formatting is priced according to the final page count.
| Book Length | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Up to 150 pages | $149–$249 |
| 150–300 pages | $249–$449 |
| 300–450 pages | $449–$649 |
Projects exceeding 450 pages or requiring advanced formatting are assessed individually. The final quote will reflect the scope of work.
EPUB Conversion Pricing
| Service | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Standalone EPUB conversion | $149–$399 |
| EPUB conversion added to print formatting | $99–$299 |
| Advanced EPUB conversion | Custom quote |
Advanced EPUB projects may include academic works, image-heavy layouts, specialized navigation, or other complex requirements.
Publishing Packages
Choose the level of support you need, from print-only production to a coordinated print, ebook, and upload package.
| Included Service | Print Only | Print + EPUB | Full Publishing Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard print formatting | Included | Included | Included |
| Print-ready PDFs | Included | Included | Included |
| Standard EPUB conversion | Optional | Included | Included |
| Cover template creation | Optional | Optional | Available |
| Publishing platform uploads | Optional | Optional | Available |
| Investment | Based on page count | $225–$1,200 typical | Custom total based on selected services |
Full Publishing Support
Want help beyond formatting? Combine print and ebook production with cover template preparation and publishing platform uploads.
Your package is tailored to your book, the formats you plan to publish, and the platforms you select.
Typical total investment:
- Short books: $295–$550+
- Mid-length books: $550–$1,200+
- Longer books: $1,200–$2,000+
These are indicative totals, not fixed package prices. Your quote will reflect the applicable formatting rate, cover templates, upload fees, and any additional work.
Additional Services
Need help with other aspects of preparing and publishing your book? These services can be added to a project or requested individually, where applicable.
Cover Template Creation
Get a template prepared to the specifications of your selected publishing platform, including front cover, back cover, and spine dimensions based on the final page count.
$25 per template
Additional templates: $15 each.
ISBNs & Barcodes
Assistance with ISBNs and barcode preparation for your print book.
$110 per ISBN
Barcode included. Publisher of record: Riveting Dreams Publishing.
Publishing Platform Uploads
Get help uploading your prepared book files to your selected publishing platforms.
- First platform: $45
- Second platform: $30
- Each additional platform: $20
Available for platforms such as Amazon KDP and IngramSpark.
Book Metadata Assistance
Organize and review your book’s metadata, including descriptions, keywords, categories, BISAC subjects, and other information used by publishing platforms.
Custom quote
Author Website Design + Build
Establish your online presence with a website designed to introduce you and your books to readers.
Starting at $175
Publishing Consultation
Get personalized guidance on publishing decisions, production requirements, and next steps for your book.
First 30 minutes free
$30 per hour thereafter, billed in 15-minute increments.
Copyediting
Improve spelling, grammar, punctuation, consistency, and clarity while preserving your voice.
$0.01–$0.05 per word
Pricing depends on manuscript condition, editing needs, and complexity.
Original Cover Design
For authors who need original cover artwork and design, I partner with Miblart.
BookLayoutPro clients receive a 5% discount on cover design.
Discount code: Karen5
Developmental editing is also available through my referral partner, Cindy Draughon of Blue Feather. Contact me for information.
What Determines the Cost of Your Project?
Every manuscript is different. Standard pricing covers projects that fit the scope of the service. More complex projects may require additional time and specialized work.
Your quote may depend on:
- Manuscript word count and final page count
- Book genre and trim size
- Number and complexity of images, tables, figures, and other special elements
- Footnotes, endnotes, references, or specialized navigation
- Number of formats and publishing platforms required
- Additional services and requested deliverables
What I Need to Prepare a Quote
To help me assess your project, please include as much of the following information as you can:
- Book genre and working title
- Word count and current page count, if known
- Number and type of images, tables, figures, and notes
- Desired trim size, if known
- Publishing formats needed: paperback, hardcover, EPUB, or a combination
- Publishing platforms you plan to use
- Any design preferences or special requirements
- A sample of your manuscript, if available
Let’s Get Your Book Ready for Publication
Whether you need a print-ready interior, a validated EPUB, or help navigating the publishing process, I can help you take the next step with confidence.
Tell me a little about your book and what you’d like to accomplish. We’ll work out the services that make sense for your project.
Prefer to start with a question? Email me and tell me about your project.