Book Formatting – Make Your Story Look as Good as It Reads
A well-formatted book makes all the difference between a manuscript and a polished, professional publication. Whether you’re self-publishing an eBook or paperback, professional formatting ensures your story is presented clearly, beautifully, and consistently across all devices and print editions.
What Is Book Formatting?
Book formatting prepares a manuscript’s visual layout for publication by maintaining consistency, readability and visual appeal.
It includes elements such as:
- Chapter titles and page numbers
- Front matter (title page, dedication, acknowledgments, table of contents)
- End matter (author bio, about the series, call to action, copyright page)
- Uniform paragraph indentation, spacing and alignment
Proper formatting ensures your readers enjoy a seamless experience whether they’re reading on a Kindle, tablet, phone, or a printed copy.
Why Is Book Formatting Important?
Your book’s layout shapes the reader’s first impression. Clean, consistent formatting not only improves readability across all devices, but also gives your book a professional, bookstore-quality finish. Readers may not consciously notice perfect formatting, but they’ll definitely notice when it’s missing.
Why Don’t You Use Vellum?
Currently, Vellum is only available for Mac users and requires a hefty $250 investment. To make professional formatting accessible and affordable for all authors, Skeleton Crew PR uses Kindle Create, Amazon’s trusted tool for formatting eBooks.
Service Overview:
This service formats one book for Amazon using Kindle Create. It includes:
- Preformatting in Microsoft Word (applying consistent headings, removing double spacing, justifying text, and indenting paragraphs)
- Addition of front and end matter as needed
- Final deliverables provided as KPF (Kindle Package Format) and ePub files ready for upload to Amazon KDP
Pricing:
- Up to 30,000 words: $100
- 30,001 – 60,000 words: $125
- 60,001 – 90,000 words: $150
- 90,000+ words with a 111,000 word maximum: $175
Why Work With Skeleton Crew PR:
- 14+ years of experience formatting fiction and nonfiction books for publication
- Detail-oriented approach ensuring visual consistency and stylistic accuracy
- Fast turnaround and open communication throughout the process
- Affordable, professional alternative to costly formatting software
Ready to Publish with Confidence?
Give your book the professional edge it deserves. Skeleton Crew PR will transform your manuscript into a clean, consistent layout ready for Amazon and beyond. Make your manuscript publication-ready! Contact us today.
