If you are comparing ebook formatting service cost per book, these are clear package prices based on word count.
All packages include KDP validation, revisions by package tier, and fast turnaround.
Best for shorter books and compact nonfiction.
Best for most novels and standard nonfiction books.
Best for longer novels and more detailed nonfiction.
Best for very long books and complex longform nonfiction.
All packages include proper typography, platform validation, and delivery guarantee. Rush service available for $29 extra.
Book over 200,000 words? Get in touch for a custom quote.
Scope note
My standard EPUB formatting service is for clean, reflowable ebooks: novels, memoirs, essays, guides, and mostly text-based non-fiction.
It does not include complex textbook-style layouts, tables, workbooks, heavy image-based layouts, or academic reference systems unless agreed separately before work begins.
Need specifics first? Ebook formatting service details and KDP-focused service details.
If you enjoy working in tools, DIY can be a fit. If you want to stay in writer mode, outsourcing keeps production moving.
| Comparison | DIY Software (Vellum, Atticus) | Other Freelancers | FORMAT MY EBOOK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup & learning time | Low to moderate (Vellum easier, Atticus more setup) | None | ✦ None |
| Formatting decisions | You choose styles, breaks, and layout details | Varies by provider | ✦ Handled for you |
| Cleanup & troubleshooting | You handle cleanup and fix issues | Varies | ✦ Included |
| Accepted manuscript formats | Best with clean source files | Sometimes | ✦ Word, Google Docs, EPUB fixes, PDF review |
| Upload confidence | Depends on your QA process | Varies | ✦ Guaranteed |
| Validation checks | Built-in checks available, but you run and review them | Varies by provider | ✦ Run for you before delivery |
| Your time invested | Formatting session + QA before publish | Review cycles + messages | ✦ Quick brief, then done-for-you |
| Turnaround time | Depends on your availability | 1-2 weeks | ✦ 3-5 days (120,001+ words 2-3, rush 24-36h) |
| Best for | Authors who enjoy formatting tools | Authors who want done-for-you help | ✦ Authors who want to stay in writer mode |
DIY is a solid option if you like handling formatting yourself. If you want to spend your time writing, editing, and publishing instead, I can take care of the formatting work.
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You do not need to switch hats into designer and formatter. Keep writing while I handle structure, cleanup, and styling details.
No back-and-forth with multiple tools, exports, and checks. Send your manuscript once and get a clean, retailer-ready EPUB back.
Your EPUB is built for platform checks, including KDP validation. If a formatting issue appears, I fix it as part of the service.
Need it faster? Get your formatted EPUB in 24-36 hours.
+$29
Send me your manuscript and I'll have your KDP-ready EPUB back in 3-5 business days (books from 120,001 to 200,000 words are typically 2-3 days).