Book Interior Design Questions & Answers
What do you need in order to design the interior of my book?
A clean Word document. Proofreading and editing are not included in this service, so please make sure that your manuscript is as error-free as possible. Of course, if you find any typos or other errors after the output has been generated, they can easily be fixed. Also, make sure that you include any front and back matter (“about the author,” ISBN, Library of Congress number, etc.) that you would like to be included in the book.
My book was published many years ago and I’ve gotten the rights back. I no longer have an electronic file of my manuscript; I only have a hard copy of the finished book.
You can get Blue Leaf to scan your book for you. One warning: even the most high-tech scanning equipment sometimes makes mistakes, and they’re not always caught by spell check (“hear” might show up as “bear,” for instance). Proofread carefully!
What types of authors do you work with?
All kinds! Memoirists, novelists, essayists, etc.
How much will it cost to have you design my book?
- Interior/ebook files usually run about $200. This package includes a PDF file ready to be uploaded to KDP and/or Ingram Spark, as well as ePub files, which you can provide to online retailers like Amazon, Nook, Kobo, iTunes, etc.
- Got more than one book? Contact us for special discounts.
How does my finished book get up on Amazon, the Nook Store, etc.?
The finished files will need to be uploaded to each service. You will need to open accounts with Kindle Direct Publishing and IngramSpark, and provide them with the information they require so that they can pay you your earnings. If you don’t know how to upload your files, don’t worry—we’ve done it many times before and can help you out.
Do you do cover design?
We can recommend fantastic and affordable cover designers—just ask!