Formats & PricingEbooks for self-published authors will be formatted in MS Word and returned (if requested) as a .doc(2003), a .prc file (for upload to Amazon Kindle) or as an .epub* file (for upload to Lulu, Barnes and Noble PubIt, or to Apple iPad).
*DISCLAIMERS: All ebooks for self-published authors will be formatted using the same style guide unless otherwise requested (within reason) keeping in mind that it's not possible to be as creative with e-books as with print books. (See links to my e-book formatting blogs below). *All EPUB files are validated through Threepress.org prior to returning to author. I do not act or operate as an e-book publisher or an e-book distributor. Once I format the files and return them to the author, the author is responsible for self-publishing their e-books through the avenue of distribution they choose (Smashowrds, Barnes & Noble, Amazon Kindle, etc.). Ebooks for publishers can be formatted in .pdf, .html, .rtf, .prc, .lit, .epub and .lrf formats. I format from original manuscripts in .doc (preferred), .rtf, or .txt formats. IMPORTANT: For those who use a type of conversion software to convert .pdf files of print books back to MS Word, PROOFREAD YOUR FILE carefully before sending it out to be formatted. PdftoWord.com is a good tool, but it can do odd things to your manuscript. Look for typos such as uppercase letters in the middle of a word, paragraphs split in the wrong place, missing scene breaks, etc. All manuscripts sent for formatting should be finished, proofread, edited and ready for publication. (See disclaimer at the bottom of this page.) It's a bad feeling when you publish your book and then receive a bad review or an email from a reader giving you a list of typos or other types of errors. You want to make sure that your book is the best that it can be before publishing. Jobs for self-published authors are scheduled on a first-come/first-serve basis. My turnaround time depends on the current volume of scheduled work. At present, my schedule fills up about two weeks in advance. PLEASE NOTE: For all new customers: No turnaround dates will be considered scheduled or held open without written confirmation and agreement to terms that will be sent with each quote. Pricing may vary depending on the amount of formatting work that needs to be done to the original manuscript and number of photographs/charts/ diagrams etc. included in the book. Normal fees for basic formatting (based on word count) are as follows: Short Stories Under 10K - $10.00; Short Stories 10K-20K $15.00 Novella 20K-45K - $20.00 Novel-length 45K-80K $25.00 Novel-length 80K-100K - $30.00 Novel-length 100K-125K - $35.00 For very long novels $35.00 + $5.00 for each 10K over 125K Other Fees In Addition to Base Formatting FeeTypical fee for handling of graphics is $10.00/per 20, but this price might be adjusted up or down, depending on the type of graphics. Pricing for hyperlinked tables of content starts at $10.00 but may increase if the TOC is extensive. Standard fee for conversion to .prc (MOBI), .lrf and other formats is $10.00 Other fees that may be applied: Converting from .pdf to Word, Formatting of footnotes and numerous hyperlinks to outside websites. If any of these other conditions apply, please send a copy of the document for review and pricing. As of December 28, 2011, on all jobs for new clients a 50% deposit is requested on all quotes of $20 or more with balance due upon receipt of materials. |
About Me & My ServicesWith 24 years of experience in formatting and design, I offer e-book formatting services for self-published authors and independent publishers.SPECIALIZING IN FICTION**: Novels, novellas and short stories. Until further notice, I'm no longer formatting non-fiction* books. This change is due to the huge volume of work (and work requests) that I'm receiving right now and the special formatting requirements involved in the different types of books. My ultimate goal is to be able to give fair and prompt turnaround times to all clients. *with the exception of biographies/memoirs. **excluding screenplays Please use this form to receive more information or to send inquiries. For your convenience, you may use the Payment Button below to pay for services. All major credit cards are accepted and processed through PayPal without requiring a PayPal account. Or, if you have a PayPal account, you may pay directly through PayPal. Personal checks drawn on U.S. banks are also accepted and can be mailed to the address on the invoice that will be provided when the job is completed. *PLEASE NOTE: For non-U.S. residents: Please make sure that PayPal and/or credit card payments made through PayPal are allowed in your country of residence before contracting my services. Please be sure that Smashwords, Amazon, Apple etc. will accept accounts from your country of residence before contracting my services. Just need a little free advice? For tips and tricks to get your manuscript ready for publication, view my four-part blog Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV, and my answers to frequently asked questions: From My INBOX, From My INBOX2, From My INBOX3, From My INBOX4 |
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DisclaimerPricing does not include any type of work that falls under the header of "editing" (i.e. grammar, spelling, punctuation or content checks).I do my best to make all books comply with the Smashwords Premium Distribution Style Guide. Since the Smashwords guidelines are subject to change frequently, if there are any problems with the formatting due to errors in my formatting, I will make the corrections at no extra charge (provided that all outstanding invoices for formatting services have been paid in full). However, if a re-formatting request is due to author errors or changes to the manuscript, a reasonable fee may be charged for the re-formatting service. *IMPORTANT NOTE: For any books formatted by me prior to April, 2011 when Smashwords instituted the NCX guideline, there will be a nominal fee for fixing the NCX file now if the previously approved book has been resubmitted for approval and denied. |