Professional
Ebook Formatting
Service.

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Professional Ebook Formatting Service.

or view Ebook Formatting prices

What is ebook formatting?

Ebook formatting is the preparation of a digital file, to ensure that it meets the publisher’s requirements and is an enjoyable reading experience.

Why do you need your ebook formatted?

Each publisher has specific requirements that need to be met to be accepted. Just uploading an unformatted Word file does not give good results.

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Who do we format books for?

We format books for self-publishing authors and small publishers. Our formatted books are prepared to upload, without issue, to Smashwords, Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing, Kobo, Apple, Barnes & Noble, IngramSpark and more.

When can I expect my formatted file?

We have some of the fastest turnaround times in the business. Turnaround time within 14 days of payment (6 days for rush jobs).

WE FORMAT FOR ALL MAJOR PUBLISHING SITES

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Guide to Ebook Formatting Prices

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Number of Words 1 Ebook Format
(Fiction)
1 Ebook Format
(Non-Fiction)
 up to 50k From $59* Request a Quote
50 to 100k From $79* Request a Quote
100 to 150k From $89* Request a Quote
150 to 200k  From $99* Request a Quote
200k + Request a Quote Request a Quote
* The prices listed above serve as a general guide and apply to basic fiction novels without additional elements. For non-fiction works or books containing added features like images, tables, graphs, footnotes, or endnotes, the cost may vary. To obtain an accurate pricing estimate, please request a quote; we’ll consider the full scope of the project, not just the word count.

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DISCOUNT

Receive a 10% discount on a single order of print formatting and two or more ebook formats for one book.

The following format types are eligible: doc, mobi, epub, PDF (for print)

All prices in USD.

WE ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING METHODS OF PAYMENT:

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Why Choose Ebook Launch For Your Book Formatting Services?

TRUSTED BY THOUSANDS OF INDEPENDENT AUTHORS AND PUBLISHERS SINCE 2011

EACH BOOK IS PERSONALLY FORMATTED AND CAREFULLY REVIEWED

FRIENDLY, EFFICIENT COMMUNICATION FROM OUR TEAM OF 3

FAST AND THOROUGH SERVICE (WITH 6 DAY RUSH OPTION AVAILABLE)

WE OFFER THE BEST VALUE FOR SERVICE AND FINAL PRODUCT

KEEP 100% OF YOUR PROFITS! WE TAKE NO ROYALTIES

Our Custom Ebook Formatting Service Includes:

  • File(s) guaranteed to be approved by Smashwords, Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Kobo, Apple, and/or B&N.
  • Appropriate front matter (e.g. title and copyright page)
  • Keeping your  italics, bold, underlinestrike through, etc.
  • A linked table of contents (and NCX for mobi and epub files)
  • Prompt, direct communication with our professional formatters.
  • Internally linked endnotes (footnotes are converted to endnotes)
  • Word doc, Mobi, and/or Epub formats available.
  • External hyperlinks to websites, social media, and/or email.
  • Turnaround time for your custom book within 14 business days (6 days for rush jobs).

Our Ebook Formatting Process

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Step 1

FILL OUT OUR FORM

Request an ebook formatting quote by clicking the button below. It takes less than one minute to fill out.

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Step 2

ACCEPT QUOTE

Once you’ve sent in your request, we’ll email a quote for you to review and accept.

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Step 3

PAY YOUR INVOICE

Once your quote is accepted, we’ll email you an invoice for our services. You’ll have the option to pay by Paypal or credit card.

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Step 4

PUBLISH

We begin formatting your custom ebook immediately upon payment. We email you the formatted ebook file(s) within 14 days (6 for rush jobs) then you upload and publish it.

Trusted by the Best in the Business

Ebook Launch has been working with Smashwords authors since way back in 2009 (a lifetime in digital years!). They’re always professional, ever reliable and competitively priced. I highly recommend working with these guys!

Mark Coker

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FOUNDER OF SMASHWORDS

I highly recommend Dane and the team at Ebook Launch for their cover designs. They have their finger on the pulse of today’s readers and know exactly how to present your book so it reaches its potential. That’s why they’ve repeatedly won top honors in our cover design contest.

Joel Friedlander

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Ebook Launch is one of the best book cover designers I know—especially for the trickier covers which call for more creative, out of the box solutions. You can’t go wrong hiring them to design your book.

Derek Murphy

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Trusted by the Best in the Business

Ebook Launch has been working with Smashwords authors since way back in 2011 (a lifetime in digital years!). They’re always professional, ever reliable and competitively priced. I highly recommend working with these guys!

Mark Coker

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FOUNDER OF SMASHWORDS.COM

I highly recommend Dane and the team at Ebook Launch for their cover designs. They have their finger on the pulse of today’s readers and know exactly how to present your book so it reaches its potential. That’s why they’ve repeatedly won top honors in our cover design contest.

Joel Friedlander

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Ebook Launch is one of the best book cover designers I know—especially for the trickier covers which call for more creative, out of the box solutions. You can’t go wrong hiring them to design your book.

Derek Murphy

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FOUNDER OF CREATIVINDIE.COM

Formatting Services FAQ

How long does your ebook formatting service take?

We have some of the fastest turnaround times in the business including a rush option. Our current turnaround time can be found in our Help Center article. Request a formatting quote via our formatting quote form

Can I get my book formatted for one publisher and then get others at a later date?

Yes, that is no problem at all.

Which files should I order?

We recommend that you order the following files:

  1. Smashwords Word doc file
  2. Amazon mobi file

As Smashwords distributes to most of the major ebook retailers except Amazon, this will ensure that you are published at most of the major ebook retailers. If you wish to publish directly on Apple, B&N, Kobo, etc., we recommend the 2 epub files (1 with the cover, 1 without) option.

I have images that I want to use in my ebook. Is that okay?

Yes, images are okay in ebooks. Just remember that images increase the size of the ebook file. Smashwords only allows 15 MB for each Word doc file uploaded. Also, Amazon charges a fee/MB to send your ebook via WhisperNet.

What if I need changes to my book after you send me the formatted file?

Any changes related to book formatting are free. We just ask that you review your whole book and send the changes as one list. For typos, please see our revision process.

Do you offer other publishing services?

Yes! Our business also offers editing and book cover design services.  Currently, our editing services are copy editing and proofreading (for English books only).

What if I have more questions?

You can click on the ‘help’ icon on the bottom right of each page or contact us through our contact page.

The Ebook Launch Guarantee

We stand behind our ebook formatting service with our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. We genuinely want you to be happy with our work. If for any reason you don’t like something, we’ll work with you to make it right or we will refund your money. It’s that simple.

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Authors Love & Trust Us

  • “My books have very complicated formatting with over 100 illustrations each, external links, and numerous bulleted lists. None of the formatters I contacted would even take these on but John said “No problem!” He completed my original three e-books quickly, for a more than fair price, and they look great. I have no hesitation recommending Ebook Launch’s work to other e-book authors!”

    VALERIE DELAUNE
    VALERIE DELAUNE Author of '11 Trigger Points' pain relief self-help books
  • “I cannot say enough good things about the team at Ebook Launch. As I am not totally computer savvy, they took the time to explain to me how everything works in ebook publishing. They have tremendous cover artists. Any ebook author would be wise to choose Ebook Launch for their formatting and cover needs.”

    ANNIE ROBERTSON
    ANNIE ROBERTSON Author of the 'Yes, You Can' series
  • “I just wanted to thank you for the wonderful work you did on my book. My book made the premium catalog at Smashwords. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without your help. I am working on a new book and would be honored if you will work on that book as well.”

    MARIE STEPHENS
    MARIE STEPHENS Author of ‘Pack Law’
  • Finding ebooklaunch by surfing the Internet was awesome!!! I used them to format my most recent book "Christian Caregiving: Practical Advice for a Happy Ending" and I am so glad I did. They are fast, efficient, and careful. I will use them again next time I am inspired to write another book. I will also be telling all my author friends about their great service. Five Star!

    Patti Greene
    Patti Greene
  • The team at Ebook Launch was highly recommended by a publishing website I trust, and I turned to them for helping me format my ebook. They have been wonderful to work with! The turnaround was unexpectedly fast and I got incredible value for my money. But more importantly, Adrian gave my book the same care I would as an author. He offered suggestions that improved its appearance and provided a beautiful, clean format. I also appreciated his patience and friendliness. If you want great service at a great price, Ebook Launch is the way to go.

    Nadene LeCheminant
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  • Ebook Launch did a great job on my Print on Demand, Epub, and Mobi files for my book Endurance. Adrian communicates well, is good to work with, and he did an excellent job. From now on, I will have all my formatting done at Ebook Launch. I highly recommend this company.

    Gordon V Smith
    Gordon V Smith
  • I just published my fourth ebook novel recently and I've used Ebook Launch every time with very satisfactory results. They always promptly turn around the cover and manuscript formatting - and as an added bonus, they always promptly and happily answer even the stupidest questions I come up with. Adrian is very easy to work with and Dane has repeatedly come up with cover ideas when I was fairly sure that it couldn't be done.

    John Lefevere
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  • This company really and truly cares about the people who use their services. My co-author and I expected the 7 day turnaround that the website states, and we were fine with waiting, and we got the formatted copy of our book the next day. I will ONLY be using Ebook Launch for my formatting needs from now on, and I'll do it HAPPILY.

    Tori Hughes
    Tori Hughes
  • I love this company — Adrian has been a pleasure to work with. I've used their ebook formatting service for 2 books and one revision, and all three occasions have been swift and super friendly, even though it's all via email. I wouldn't dream of even looking for another service for my self-publishing needs. Thanks guys; I really appreciate you!

    Stephanie Holland
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  • Ebook Launch helped make my first self-publishing project a success. They responded promptly when I had questions prior to hiring them for a custom book cover and .mobi and .doc formatting. Their price was about half what was quoted by format and book cover freelancers, so I was pleased that I got my money's worth. They sent two book cover variations and we worked through suggestions to improve on one. My book cover design turned out great. I look forward to working with them again in the future.

    Kevin Martin
    Kevin Martin
  • Really pleased with the service I received from Ebook launch. I had a few questions that were answered quickly. My files were formatted for Kindle and Smashwords which were excepted first time. Thank you again Adrian.

    Marion Buchan
    Marion Buchan
  • Ebooklaunch rocks! I have published with HarperCollins and Chronicle Books and I am such a fan of Ebooklaunch. Anyone looking to create a stand-out book cover and a beautifully formatted book should stop right here. They are so creative, responsive, and supportive, and they make the whole scary prospect of self-publishing completely doable. The response to my cover has been fantastic. I can't recommend this company more highly.

    Suzie Gilbert
    Suzie Gilbert Author of Unflappable
  • I am a first time author and spent considerable time researching cover designers and formatting experts in addition to talking to other "indies". I chose the Ebook Launch Team and they were TREMENDOUS! I've received numerous compliments on both my cover and the overall "professional" look of my book. The Ebook Launch Team was patient, thorough, timely and efficient. Save your time and skip the research-choose the professionals at Ebook Launch-you will not be disappointed. I will certainly do the same for my next book!

    Tony Hofmann
    Tony Hofmann Author of Embracing Grit
  • I have only the highest praise for the ebooklaunch team. They did a splendid job creating my book cover, understanding the tone and feeling I sought to capture. Arriving at the final product was a detailed process and the team was helpful and pleasant throughout. They also did a lovely job with my book's formatting. Ebooklaunch delivered an excellent product at a reasonable price and I give them my highest recommendation!

    Anita Finlay
    Anita Finlay Author of YOU RUINED MY LIFE AND YOU STOLE MY BRA
  • The crew at Ebook Launch provided invaluable assistance in getting my ebook, Black Smoke, formatted and ready to upload. The marvellously talented design team put together an amazing cover and John somehow managed to tolerate my endless questions about the formatting process. While many companies sell the illusion that one is a successful writer (at exorbitant prices), Ebook Launch provides the basic services writers need, at reasonable cost, to get their works out there and find out whether or not people enjoy them. That's a much better and more realistic way for new writers to enter the market.

    Doug MacNiven Author - Black Smoke

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You have a team of ebook formatting professionals here to help you at any time!

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