French Launchpad – Publish Your Book in France - Élan&Co.
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🚀 French Launchpad — Élan & Co

Launch your bookin France.

Everything you need to publish, distribute, and market your work in the French-speaking world. From professional book formatting to press strategy, I guide you through every step of the French book market.

“ The French market doesn't forgive shortcuts. Let's do this properly. ”

✦ What's included

Your French Market Toolkit

  • 📦 Professional book formatting (ePub + print)
  • 🗞️ Dossier de Presse for French media
  • 🚀 French market entry strategy
  • 📝 Back cover copy in French
  • 📅 Launch timeline & milestone planning
6.5

Years of expertise

Publishing and author support since 2019. Hundreds of books translated and formatted.

FR

Native French

Every typographic standard, every platform quirk, every cultural nuance — handled instinctively.

EN/FR

Fully bilingual

I work in both languages with equal fluency. No translation delays, no communication gaps.

48h

Quote turnaround

Clear project-based pricing. Everything confirmed in writing before we begin.

Why the French market

France is the third-largest book market in Europe. Most authors enter it wrong.

The French-speaking market is huge, passionate about reading, and deeply loyal to authors it discovers. But it has its own rules: different typographic standards, different expectations from readers and bookshops alike.

An ePub formatted for KDP US will often display incorrectly on French readers' devices. A press dossier without the right structure will be ignored by French journalists. A book without an ISBN registered in France will struggle to reach library networks.

« Getting the French market right isn't complicated. It just requires knowing exactly what it expects. »

That's what the French Launchpad is: a complete, guided entry into a market that rewards authors who take it seriously.

🇫🇷 French typographic standards

Guillemets instead of quotes. Non-breaking spaces before colons and semicolons. Specific chapter break conventions. These aren't optional: they're what French readers expect and what distributors check.

📰 Press that speaks to French media

French literary journalists and bloggers receive dozens of pitches a week. A dossier de presse that follows their format and speaks their language is the difference between coverage and silence.

📅 A launch that builds momentum

Publishing without a plan means publishing into a void. I help you sequence your launch: formatting first, then press outreach, with a timeline that makes each step count.

Services

Everything your French launch needs.

Four services, one specialist. Work with a single point of contact who knows your project from first file to final launch — in both English and French.

📦 Book Formatting

Professional Formatting

Your manuscript formatted to French publishing standards: correct typography, proper page layout, front matter, and chapter breaks. Ready for Amazon KDP France, Kobo, and print-on-demand platforms.

  • French typography: guillemets, non-breaking spaces, conventions
  • ePub 3 and print PDF in the same project
  • Front matter and copyright page in French
  • Chapter headers and interactive table of contents
  • Tested on real Kindle and Kobo devices
  • Print specs verified for KDP and IngramSpark
  • Files delivered ready to upload
from €175 / book
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🗞️ Press Kit

Dossier de Presse

A professional French press dossier: the essential tool for approaching French media, bookshops, and literary festivals. Written the way French journalists expect to receive it.

  • Book presentation: synopsis, genre, target readership
  • Author biography in French (short and long versions)
  • Author's note or intent statement
  • Selected excerpt with your approval
  • Technical sheet: ISBN, format, price, distributor
  • Professional PDF layout, ready to send
  • Option: accompanying press email template
€350 / dossier
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🚀 Market Strategy

French Market Strategy

A bespoke launch plan for the French market: which platforms to target, which literary events matter, how to approach French bookshops and libraries, and how to build your French readership from day one.

  • Market analysis for your genre in France
  • Platform strategy: Amazon FR, Fnac, Decitre, Cultura
  • Literary event and salon calendar relevant to your book
  • Outreach templates in French for bookshops and press
  • Three-month action plan with sequenced milestones
  • Recommendations for French book bloggers and bookstagrammers
from €400 / strategy
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How it works

The Launchpad Journey

01

Discovery

We assess your book, your genre, and what a French market entry looks like for your specific project.

02

Formatting

Platform-ready files with correct French typography, tested on real devices before delivery.

03

Press Kit

Your complete dossier de presse, ready for French media, bookshops and literary events.

04

Strategy

Your custom three-month French market launch plan, sequenced and actionable from day one.

05

Launch

We go live. I stay available to support your first month of distribution and any technical issues.

Investment

Transparent pricing, no surprises.

Every service is available individually or as part of the full Launchpad package. All quotes are provided in writing within 48 hours, with no commitment required.

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Formatting

€175 / book

ePub + Kindle or print PDF. Both formats in a single project at a combined rate.

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Dossier de Presse

€350 / dossier

Full French press kit including biography, synopsis, technical sheet and designed PDF.

All quotes provided in writing · 48-hour response · Individual services available without package commitment

FAQ

Before you reach out.

Do I need a French translation before I can use the Launchpad?
Not necessarily. If your book is already translated into French, the Launchpad handles everything from there: formatting, press, and strategy. If you don't have a French translation yet, I also offer EN to FR literary translation as a separate service. We can discuss the full journey together.
Can I use just one service without the full package?
Absolutely. Every service is available independently. Many authors start with formatting only, then add a press dossier when they're ready for media outreach. We work with what you actually need.
How long does the full Launchpad take?
The timeline depends on your book and your launch goals, but a typical full Launchpad runs over four to six weeks. Formatting takes three to five business days, the press dossier another week, and the strategy document is usually delivered within ten days of our initial brief. Your launch date drives the schedule from the start.
Do you work with self-publishing authors only, or also with publishers?
Both. I work with self-publishing authors launching independently in France, and with publishers or agents bringing English-language titles to French-speaking markets. The scope of services adapts accordingly: a publisher may only need the press dossier, while a self-publishing author benefits from the full Launchpad.
What formats do you deliver for the formatting service?
I deliver ePub 3 and MOBI/Kindle for digital distribution, and a print-ready PDF with correct bleed and margin specs for print-on-demand. Each file is tested and verified before delivery. If you need both digital and print formats, I handle both in a single project at a combined rate.

France is waiting for your story.

Tell me about your book and your timeline. I'll get back to you within 48 hours with a clear quote and a proposed plan — no commitment required.

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Free quote · 48-hour response · All details confirmed in writing