Book Formatting & Cover Design Pricing
for Self-Published Authors

Clear flat prices for standard packages, with scoped quotes only for complex interiors and premium illustrated covers. Files are prepared for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and major print-on-demand platforms.

Service Prices
at a Glance

ServicePriceWhat's IncludedBest ForTurnaround
Interior formatting - under 50,000 words$299Text-only InDesign layout, front matter, TOC, and print-ready PDFShort clean manuscripts5-7 business days
Cover design - standalone$549Full wrap, spine, back cover, plus separate eBook cover fileAuthors who need a professional cover only5-7 business days
Cover + Interior bundle$799Cover design, interior formatting, and eBook conversionAuthors who need the core production package7-10 business days
Complete Publishing Kit$1,799Cover, interior, eBook, proofreading, Amazon copy, keywords, and upload supportAuthors who want end-to-end launch support10-14 business days
eBook Conversion$249EPUB 3.0 + Kindle-ready package, metadata, linked TOC, embedded cover, validated outputAuthors needing digital-only files3-5 business days
Manuscript Readiness Report$49A written assessment of what your manuscript needs before design, with a scoped quoteAuthors who need a clear cleanup plan before design2–3 business days
Complex Layoutfrom $699Children's books, workbooks, journals, cookbooks, illustrated interiors - scoped after complexity reviewIllustrated or non-standard book formatsQuoted per project
Publishing Consultation$349KDP/IngramSpark walkthrough, pricing and royalty strategy, Amazon keyword research, launch checklistNew authors unsure where to startFlexible

Most Popular
Packages

Interior Formatting

For clean, text-only manuscripts

$299
Under 50,000 words

Includes

  • Adobe InDesign layout
  • KDP/IngramSpark specs
  • Front matter
  • Page numbers
  • Table of contents
  • Print-ready PDF

Not included

  • Complex layouts
  • Images or tables
  • Upload handling
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Complete Publishing Kit

For authors who want broader publishing support

$1,799
Full launch support

Includes

  • Cover and interior
  • eBook conversion
  • Proofreading support
  • Amazon description
  • Keyword/category guidance
  • Launch checklist

Not included

  • Paid ads
  • Bestseller claims
  • Platform account management
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Pricing Questions Authors
Ask Before Hiring

How much does book formatting cost?

Interior formatting is priced in flat manuscript-length bands: $299 under 50,000 words, $399 for 50,000-100,000 words, and $499 for 100,000+ words. Complex interiors with images, tables, workbooks, children's books, or cookbooks start at $699.

How much does custom book cover design cost?

Standalone cover design is $549 and includes a full print wrap with spine and back cover plus a separate eBook cover file. Illustrated or premium cover work starts at $899.

What is the cheapest way to get my book formatted and designed?

For formatting only, the lowest flat band is $299 for a clean text-only manuscript under 50,000 words. If you need both cover and interior production, the Cover + Interior bundle is $799 and includes eBook conversion.

Do you charge per page or per word for formatting?

Interior formatting is not priced per page or per word. It uses flat bands by manuscript length. Proofreading is the only per-word service at $0.012 per word, which is about $960 on an 80,000-word manuscript.

Is there a discount for bundling cover and formatting?

Yes. The Cover + Interior bundle is $799 and includes eBook conversion, which is lower than buying standalone cover design, interior formatting, and eBook conversion separately.

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