I’m not yet planning to advertise this on other platforms yet because I’m hoping to get one or two takers to see how it goes, but I’m offering professional-grade book formatting for only forty-five dollars, a considerably lower price than you will find anywhere else.
I own the latest version of Vellum book-formatting software. I will use Vellum on your book to give you a professional-looking product for considerably less than you would pay either to buy Vellum yourself or hire a designer.
My novels Jake and the Dynamo and Rags and Muffin are formatted with Vellum. Follow the links and check out the See Inside option to observe their interior layouts. These are relatively simple designs, but numerous others are available, including ones that are more flashy or complex.
I will format nonfiction or fiction. Print versions are available in black-and-white only, but eBooks can feature full color. I can fit the book to any measurements required or allowed by your preferred print-on-demand platform. I will format any kind of book except erotica.
I need:
- Word Document (or similar) containing the full text of your work. Authors who submit a document with both a semantic heading structure and triple asterisks (***) for section breaks get a $5 discount.
- Any interior illustrations with directions for placement (optional). See your preferred publishing platform for instructions on size or file type.
- Any images to be used as chapter headings or section breaks (optional).
- Cover image (for eBooks), preferably measuring 1800 x 2700 pixels (optional but strongly recommended).
I will provide:
- Basic typographical formatting (EM dashes, proper ellipses, and correctly oriented apostrophes, if needed). Tell me explicitly if you don’t want this.
- An attractive, professional layout using Vellum’s templates. I will provide samples for your approval so you can pick the layout and fonts that work best for you.
- Up to three free template alterations if you decide you need a different layout.
- Free corrections of any compatibility issues (such as margins not matching a print-on-demand service’s requirements).
- One free revision if you edit your manuscript or add cover art after submitting to me (additional revisions will require another submission with the same $45 price tag).
I will produce:
- All eBook formats for all platforms, including optimally sized cover thumbnails if you provided cover art.
- A PDF suitable for paperback or hardcover print books. (Interior only; all platforms will require you to upload the cover as a separate file.)
Bonus:
- Additional, smaller documents, such as PDFs of short stories or sample chapters for use in promotion, are $10 each.
Contact me at dgddavidson@hotmail.com.
