Formatting Tips
How to Prepare Your Manuscript for Ebook Formatting
Use this step-by-step checklist to prepare your manuscript, reduce revision cycles, and speed up EPUB delivery.
2026-02-21 5 min read
Practical advice for indie authors on ebook formatting, KDP formatting, manuscript conversion, and publishing-ready EPUB workflows.
A practical pricing breakdown for indie authors: what affects ebook formatting cost, what should be included, and how to avoid overpaying.
Use this step-by-step checklist to prepare your manuscript, reduce revision cycles, and speed up EPUB delivery.
Not sure what goes before Chapter 1 or after The End? This guide shows what to include and what to skip.
Amazon rejects books with competitor links. Learn why you need platform-specific EPUB files and how to manage back matter for each retailer.
Automated PDF converters destroy your formatting. Learn why manual conversion is the only way to get a professional-looking EPUB that passes KDP validation.
Is your Word doc a mess? Learn the red flags that mean DIY formatting will waste your time—and why outsourcing is faster and cheaper.
Software costs $147-$250, requires a Mac, and has a learning curve. Compare the hidden costs and see why hiring a pro often saves money.
Amazon's validation catches broken links, invalid HTML, and accessibility issues. Learn what gets flagged and how to avoid rejection.
Google Docs adds invisible formatting that breaks EPUB converters. Here's how to clean it up—or why you should let a professional handle it.
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