Book Formatting Services
for Indie Authors
I provide a done-for-you ebook formatting service: Word, PDF, Google Docs, EPUB, Markdown, and other manuscript formats turned into clean, KDP-ready EPUBs.
3-5 day turnaround • From $99 • Formatting-related upload fixes included
Chapter One
Second Chances
The wedding invitation arrived on a Tuesday, buried between a grocery store flyer and her electric bill.
Emma stared at the elegant script, her heart doing that familiar flutter-and-drop she thought she'd trained it to stop doing whenever she saw his name.
James Harrison cordially invites you...
She should throw it away. She should. Her finger hovered over the recycling bin.
Chapter One
Second Chances
The wedding invitation arrived on a Tuesday, buried between a grocery store flyer and her electric bill.
Emma stared at the elegant script, her heart doing that familiar flutter-and-drop she thought she'd trained it to stop doing whenever she saw his name.
James Harrison cordially invites you...
She should throw it away. She should. Her finger hovered over the recycling bin.
From $99 for Novella projects (up to 50,000 words). Pricing based on word count.
Formatting books for publication on
Stuck with a messy Word doc or PDF?
Most automated converters create broken formatting with missing line breaks, stripped italics, and garbled text. I manually clean and format your manuscript so it looks professionally published.
Word & PDF
Send your .docx or .pdf file. I'll extract and clean the text manually.
Google Docs
Share your Google Doc. I'll handle the import and formatting.
Broken EPUBs
Already have an EPUB with issues? I'll fix and validate it.
Platform-Specific Versions
Get optimized files for each retailer with tailored back matter—no cross-platform rejections.
As long as I can copy and paste the text, I can format it.
Get started from $99
Skip the learning curve.
Get professionally formatted books.
You wrote the book. Let me handle the formatting so you can focus on marketing and your next project.
DIY Software
Do it yourself
My Service
Professional Formatting
Other Freelancers
Hit or miss
"I spent weeks learning formatting software when I should have been writing." Let me handle the technical stuff.
What you get with my service
Professional formatting without the DIY headache. I handle the technical details so your book looks great everywhere.
No more upload rejections.
I handle all the platform-specific requirements so your book gets accepted the first time. No guessing about what KDP, Apple Books, or Kobo needs.
Proper metadata, validated EPUB structure, and platform-optimized files every time.
Send me a Word doc.
Get back a KDP-ready EPUB.
I accept Word, PDF, Google Docs, EPUB, Markdown, and other formats where text can be extracted. You get back a validated EPUB formatted for major retailers.
Formatting that matches
your genre's expectations.
Romance readers expect specific fonts and styling. Thriller readers hate visual distractions. I format your ebook to match what your target readers expect from professional publishers in your genre.
The small touches that make books look professional.
Scene break ornaments matched to your genre. Smart typography that handles quotes and dashes correctly. Chapter headings that look intentional.
These details separate amateur ebooks from professional ones. I handle all of it.
3-5 day turnaround.
Get your files fast.
Send me your manuscript, and I'll have your formatted files back within 3-5 business days. Rush service available for urgent launches.
Simple Process
How it works
A straightforward process designed to get your book formatted and published quickly.
Send me your manuscript and style preferences.
Email your Word, PDF, Google Docs, EPUB, Markdown, or any text-extractable manuscript format, along with your formatting preferences. Let me know your genre, chapter heading style, and any special elements.
No account needed. No software to download. Just a simple email to get started.
I format your book using professional tools.
Using professional formatting software designed specifically for indie authors. Genre-appropriate styling, perfect typography, and KDP-specific validation.
You get the same quality EPUB as traditionally published books, for a fraction of the cost.
Review your EPUB. One revision included.
I'll send you the formatted EPUB file to review. Check everything on your device. One round of revisions is included in every package.
Want the chapter headings bolder? Different scene break ornament? Just let me know.
Get platform-specific versions for each retailer.
You'll receive optimized EPUBs for Amazon, Kobo, Apple Books, and Google Play—each with tailored back matter links. No cross-platform rejections, no "competitor link" issues.
Each file is formatted for its target retailer. If a formatting-related upload issue comes up, I'll fix it at no extra cost.
Sample Work
Download sample EPUBs and review the formatting quality directly.
Samples use public-domain books reformatted to demonstrate output quality.
These examples use a similar front and back matter structure, but your book can include whatever you want. There is no fixed template. I format the front and back matter based on your preferences.
Why I started this service
Formatting shouldn't be a barrier to publishing
Most professional formatters charge $300-600 for what should be a straightforward service. That's a barrier for many indie authors.
I realized authors don't need elaborate designs—they need clean, professional formatting that passes KDP validation the first time. Chapter headings, proper typography, front and back matter done right.
So I'm offering exactly that: professional KDP-ready EPUB formatting at indie-friendly prices. You get the same quality as traditionally published books, without the premium price tag.
KDP-compliant ebook formatting shouldn't cost $400 or require weeks of learning. It should be affordable, fast, and guaranteed to work.
Marcus
Simple book formatting prices
Clear pricing for professional book formatting services. No hidden fees. No surprises.
Novella
Up to 50,000 words
- ✓ KDP-validated EPUB
- ✓ Genre-specific styling
- ✓ Platform-specific versions
- ✓ Title & copyright pages
- ✓ One round of revisions
- ✓ 3-5 day turnaround
Novel
50,001-85,000 words
- ✦ Everything in Novella
- ✦ Platform-specific versions
- ✦ For typical novels
- ✦ Professional typography
- ✦ Scene break ornaments
- ✦ One revision round
Full-Length
85,001-120,000 words
- ✓ Everything in Novel
- ✓ Platform-specific versions
- ✓ Two revision rounds
- ✓ Priority support
- ✓ 3-5 day turnaround
Epic
120,001-200,000 words
- ✓ Everything in Full-Length
- ✓ Epic novels & non-fiction
- ✓ Two revision rounds
- ✓ Priority support
- ✓ 2-3 day turnaround
All packages include proper typography, platform-specific formatting, and formatting-related upload fixes at no extra cost. Rush service available for $49 extra.
Book over 200,000 words? Get in touch for a custom quote.
Common Questions
I accept Word, PDF, Google Docs, EPUB, Markdown, and other formats where text can be extracted. If your manuscript is in a different format, reach out and I can confirm quickly.
Ready to get your book
professionally formatted?
Send me your manuscript and I'll have your formatted files ready in 3-5 days.
Questions? Just reply to my email and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.