Make Your Finished Manuscript Look Like a Professionally Published Book
Your manuscript may be finished, but it still needs to be properly laid out before it can become a paperback, hardcover, or ebook.
We format your book for a clean, professional reading experience and prepare the files for the publishing platforms you plan to use.
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More Than Just Picking a Font
Professional formatting controls how your book actually looks and reads once it becomes a finished book.
We take care of details like:
- Font selection and consistency
- Paragraph spacing and indentation
- Chapter headings
- Margins and page layout
- Page numbering
- Section breaks
- Headers and footers
- Table of contents
- Front and back matter
- Images, tables, and captions
- Citations and references
- Paperback and hardcover layouts
- Ebook formatting
The goal is simple:
Your book should look intentional, polished, and easy to read.
Formatting for Print
We prepare your interior files to work properly with your selected book size and publishing platform.
Depending on your book, this can include:
- Proper trim-size setup
- Margins and gutters
- Chapter opening pages
- Consistent paragraph styles
- Headers and page numbers
- Section and page breaks
- Table of contents
- Image placement
- Footnotes or references
- Front matter
- Copyright page
- Back matter
Your final files are prepared for professional printing and upload.
Ebook Formatting
Ebooks work differently from printed books.
Instead of simply converting a PDF, we format your manuscript so it can display properly across different screen sizes and reading devices.
This can include:
- Responsive text
- Clickable table of contents
- Chapter navigation
- Consistent headings
- Image placement
- Clean section breaks
- Ebook-ready file preparation
Paperback, Hardcover & Ebook
Need more than one format?
We can prepare your book for:
- Paperback
- Hardcover
- Ebook
Or all three.
Each version is prepared with the requirements of that format in mind rather than simply using the exact same file everywhere.
We Format for Major Publishing Platforms
We can prepare files for platforms including:
And other print and distribution platforms
If you’re not sure where you plan to publish yet, we can help you determine what files you’ll need.
Our Portfolio
And more. Want to see a sample for your genre? Let us know!
How It Works
1. Send Us Your Manuscript
Tell us your approximate word count, preferred book size, desired formats, and where you plan to publish.
2. Get a Free Sample
We’ll format up to five pages so you can see the style and quality before moving forward.
3. Choose Your Formatting Style
We work with you on the look and feel of the interior, including fonts, headings, chapter styles, spacing, and other visual details.
4. We Format the Full Book
Your manuscript is professionally laid out and prepared for your selected formats.
5. Review & Revise
You’ll have an opportunity to review the formatted book and request adjustments.
6. Receive Your Final Files
Once approved, we provide the finalized files needed for publishing.
Need help uploading them too? We can assist with that as an additional service.
See Your Book Before You Commit
Send us your manuscript and we’ll format a sample section so you can see how your finished book could look.
No need to guess what you’re buying.
Book Formatting
Starting from $149
For authors who have finished their manuscript and need it professionally prepared for publication.
✅ Consistent fonts and spacing
✅ Heading and subheading styling
✅ Paragraph indentation and line spacing
✅ Table of contents where applicable
✅ Page numbering
✅ Section breaks
✅ Headers and footers where appropriate
✅ Citation and reference consistency
✅ Readability and layout adjustments
✅ Print-ready file preparation
*Pricing may vary depending on word count, images, tables, special layouts, and overall complexity.
Need Editing Before Formatting?
Formatting should generally happen after the manuscript is finalized.
If your book still needs:
- Developmental editing
- Line or copy editing
- Proofreading
Our editing team can help prepare the manuscript before the layout process begins.
Need Help Publishing Too?
We can do more than prepare the files.
Markee Books can also help with:
- Proofreading
- Cover design
- Book formatting
- KDP and IngramSpark
- ISBN and metadata guidance
- Publishing and distribution
- Author websites
- Book trailers
- Launch graphics
- Promotional support
Your Interior Should Match Your Book
A thriller shouldn’t necessarily look like a business book.
A memoir shouldn’t automatically look like a workbook.
We consider the genre, audience, tone, trim size, and content of your book when developing the interior style.
The formatting should support the book — not distract from it.
Already Have a Specific Style in Mind?
Send us examples.
If you like the interior style of another professionally published book, we can use it as inspiration when developing the look of your book.
If you don’t know what you want yet, we’ll help recommend an appropriate direction.
FAQ
What is book formatting?
Book formatting is the process of taking your finished manuscript and designing how it will appear as an actual book.
That includes details such as margins, fonts, spacing, chapter headings, page numbers, headers, section breaks, and the overall page layout.
Do I need formatting if my manuscript already looks good in Word?
Usually, yes.
A Word document is not necessarily ready for professional printing or ebook distribution. A formatter prepares the manuscript specifically for the dimensions, requirements, and reading experience of a finished book.
Can you format paperback, hardcover, and ebook versions?
Yes. We can prepare paperback, hardcover, ebook, or multiple versions of the same book.
Do you format for Amazon KDP?
Yes. We can prepare your files for Amazon KDP as well as IngramSpark, Barnes & Noble, Draft2Digital, Lulu, and other publishing platforms.
Can you format books with images or tables?
Yes. We can work with images, tables, charts, citations, poetry, workbooks, and other more complex layouts. Complex projects may require custom pricing.
Can I choose how the inside of my book looks?
Yes. You can provide examples or preferences for fonts, chapter headings, spacing, and the overall style. If you’re unsure, we can recommend a direction based on your book.
Can I review the formatting before it's finalized?
Yes. You’ll be able to review the formatted book and request adjustments before the files are finalized.
Do you offer revisions?
Yes. We work with you to make sure the finished interior is something you’re comfortable publishing.
Does my manuscript need to be fully edited first?
Ideally, yes. Major edits after formatting can create unnecessary layout changes. If your manuscript still needs editing or proofreading, we can help with that before formatting begins.
Can you help upload the finished book?
Yes. Publishing and upload assistance is available if you’d like help getting your final files onto platforms such as KDP or IngramSpark.
Ready to See Your Book Take Shape?
Send us your manuscript and we’ll create a free five-page formatting sample so you can see how your finished book could look.