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Book Design, Book Formatting & Self-Publishing Services
for Independent Authors

Flat-rate pricing. Clear revision rounds. Files prepared to current platform specifications, with technical file revisions if a platform flags a setup issue related to our production work.

Service 01

Book Interior
Formatting

We format your manuscript in Adobe InDesign to produce a clean, professional interior layout that meets the exact specifications of your chosen publishing platform - KDP, IngramSpark, Lulu, or any print-on-demand service.

Every layout is hand-crafted - no templates. Proper typesetting with correct margins, bleed, and embedded fonts ensures your book looks great in print and passes the platform's pre-flight check cleanly.

Adobe InDesign professional typesetting
KDP & IngramSpark print specifications
Custom chapter headers & decorative elements
Table of contents, headers & footers, page numbers
Front matter: title page, copyright, dedication
Proof-stage revisions within the agreed formatting scope
Print-ready PDF delivery
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Service 02

Book Cover
Design

A great cover sells books. We design genre-targeted covers that stand out in Amazon search results and look stunning in print. Every cover is custom - no stock template adjustments.

We deliver the complete cover wrap for print (front, back, spine) plus a separate eBook front cover file optimized for digital storefronts.

100% custom design - no templates
Genre-specific design research included
Full print wrap: front, spine & back cover
Separate eBook cover file (2560x1600px)
KDP & IngramSpark cover template specs
High-resolution print PDF + web JPG
Revisions within the approved cover direction and scope
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Service 03

eBook
Conversion

We convert your manuscript or print-formatted file into clean, validated EPUB files and Kindle-ready packages prepared for current platform requirements, plus compatibility for major e-reading platforms such as Apple Books, Kobo, and Google Play Books.

Our eBooks are hand-coded for clean reflowable layout, proper metadata, and correct table of contents structure that passes Amazon's quality checks.

EPUB 3.0 + Kindle-ready package preparation
Correct metadata: title, author, ISBN, description
Linked table of contents
Embedded cover image
Compatible with Kindle, Apple Books & Kobo
EPUB validation report included
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Service 04

Publishing
Consultation

New to self-publishing We guide you through the entire process - from manuscript preparation and ISBN acquisition to choosing the right platform, setting your price, and planning your launch.

Sessions are conducted via WhatsApp or email and tailored to exactly where you are in your publishing journey.

KDP & IngramSpark platform walkthrough
Pricing and royalty strategy
Category & keyword research for Amazon
Book description copywriting guidance
Launch checklist and timeline planning
WhatsApp / email support throughout
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Service 05

Proofreading &
Editing

Before your book is designed, it needs to be clean. We offer manuscript proofreading and light copy-editing to catch errors, inconsistencies, and formatting issues before they reach layout. A professionally edited manuscript results in a better design - and a better book.

Full proofreading priced at $0.012 per word
Line-by-line proofreading
Grammar, spelling & punctuation corrections
Consistency checks (names, chapter titles, formatting)
Tracked changes returned in Word format
Optional second-pass review
Delivered within 5 - 7 business days
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Amazon

Publishing-Aware Design

Built for authors who need covers, interiors, and files that make sense on Amazon and in print, not just on a designer's screen.

1 Team

Less Handoff Risk

Instead of splitting proofreading, design, formatting, and publishing prep across multiple freelancers, you can keep the workflow in one place.

24h

Fast Clarity

Most authors get a clear direction within one business day, so they stop guessing what the manuscript needs next.

Private

Confidential Work

Many book projects cannot be publicly named. Public examples are shown only when the work can be displayed without breaking client confidentiality.

Transparent Pricing

Clear Flat-Rate
Packages

Flat prices, two revision rounds, and files prepared to current platform specs. If KDP or IngramSpark rejects a file because of our setup, we fix it.

Package Comparison

Package
Best For
Includes
Not Included
Interior Formatting
Clean text-only manuscripts that need professional print formatting
Interior formatting, front matter, page structure, print-ready PDF
Heavy images, tables, complex layouts, upload handling
Cover + Interior Bundle
First-time authors who want one studio to handle the core production flow
Cover, interior, upload-ready files, launch-ready production assets
Developmental editing, ad campaigns, ranking guarantees
Complete Publishing Kit
Authors who want broader publishing support beyond basic design and formatting
Cover, interior, eBook, proofreading support, Amazon description, keyword guidance
Paid ads, bestseller claims, platform account management
Complex Layout Quote
Children's books, workbooks, journals, cookbooks, and illustrated interiors
Scope-based quote based on technical and production complexity
Flat-rate pricing without complexity review

Interior Formatting

Flat banded pricing by manuscript length

$299
Under 50,000 words
  • 50,000-100,000 words: $399
  • 100,000+ words: $499
  • KDP and IngramSpark print specs
  • Front matter, chapter styling, and TOC
  • Print-ready PDF delivery
  • Complex interiors from $699
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Cover + Interior Bundle

Main offer for first-time authors

$799
Includes eBook conversion
  • Custom cover design
  • Interior formatting and upload-ready exports
  • EPUB 3.0 + Kindle conversion
  • Kindle, paperback, and hardcover prep
  • Best for self-published authors who want one studio
  • Clear deliverables and launch assets
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Complete Publishing Kit

For authors who need broader launch support

$1,799
Full Production Support
  • Cover, interior, eBook, and proofreading
  • Amazon description support
  • Keyword guidance
  • Upload support
  • Best for authors who want the fullest publishing path
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Complex Interior

For illustrated and high-complexity books

from $699
Scope-Based Quote
  • Children's books, journals, workbooks, cookbooks, and academic interiors
  • Quoted after reviewing layout complexity, images, and page structure
  • Trim-size and production guidance before scope is locked
  • Best for projects that do not fit a simple text-only package
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Need something custom? Contact us for a tailored quote.

Policy & Deliverables

Clear Scope, Clear Revisions,
Clear File Support

Most self-publishing problems happen because scope and deliverables were never defined properly. We keep them explicit.

Revision Policy

Revisions are included within the approved design and formatting scope. If the project direction changes materially after approval, we clarify the added work before proceeding.

Technical File Support

If KDP or IngramSpark flags a production issue caused by our file setup, we revise the file. This does not cover metadata errors, account issues, or changes made after final delivery.

What Is Not Included

Packages do not automatically include developmental editing, paid ads, review generation, bestseller claims, or platform account management unless explicitly scoped in writing.

Service Guides

Detailed Guides for Each Service

More detail on each service — what's included and what files you receive.

Book Formatting Services

What print-ready formatting includes, who it is for, and what files authors actually receive.

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KDP Formatting Services

Requirements for KDP trim size, bleed, margins, print-ready PDF setup, and upload issue prevention.

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IngramSpark Formatting Services

Interior and print-file preparation for authors planning wider distribution through IngramSpark.

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Book Cover Design Services

How Literary Lab approaches market-facing covers for Kindle thumbnails, paperback wraps, and hardcover editions.

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Book Proofreading Services

What gets corrected before design starts and when proofreading is enough versus deeper editing.

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eBook Conversion Services

How EPUB and Kindle-ready files are prepared for clean reading across major digital platforms.

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Self-Publishing Consultation

For authors who are unsure what file formats, platforms, or packaging path they actually need before production starts.

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Publishing Support Overview

Compare packages, revision policy, and technical file support before you commit to a broader publishing project.

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