📦 Book Formatting & Publishing — Élan & Co

Your book,flawless on every platform.

A self-published novel deserves the same typographic rigor as a book from a traditional publisher. I format your manuscript for ePub, Kindle, and print: cleanly, professionally, and in a way that never gets in the reader's way.

✦ Formats supported

Every reading format

  • 📱 Universal ePub 3, for every e-reader
  • 📖 Kindle / MOBI for Amazon KDP
  • 🖨️ Print-ready PDF (KDP, IngramSpark, offset)
  • 📄 Formatted Word file for publishers
  • Checked on an actual Kindle device
  • 👁️ Print proof approved before printing
  • 🔧 Fixes for KDP technical rejections
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Years of expertise

Professional formatting since 2019, with hundreds of books published on KDP, Kobo, and IngramSpark.

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Formats delivered

ePub, Kindle, and print PDF in a single quote if needed. One point of contact for everything.

€175

Starting at

For a standard novel in digital format. Transparent pricing, no surprises at delivery.

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Raw auto-exports delivered

Every file is checked page by page before delivery. Never a PDF generated by a tool without a human review.

Why it matters

Bad formatting is a reader who gives up by chapter two.

Readers don't always know how to name what bothers them in a poorly formatted book. They just feel discomfort: margins that are too wide, a font that changes without reason, chapters that jump around oddly on the e-reader, pagination that breaks in print.

That discomfort directly hurts your Amazon rating, your reader reviews, and your future sales. A well-formatted book, on the other hand, disappears. That's exactly the goal: your reader turns the pages without thinking about it, carried only by your story.

“The best formatting is the kind no one notices. The reader turns the pages without thinking about it.”

⚠️ A common problem

A Word file exported straight to PDF: margins that don't meet KDP specs, fonts that aren't embedded, broken page numbering, pixelated images in the final render. The book gets rejected, or worse, published with defects.

✓ What you get

A PDF prepared to the exact specs of your platform, checked page by page, with a print proof approved before it's sent. Zero technical rejections, zero bad surprises.

⚠️ A common problem

An ePub generated automatically from Word or Scrivener: chapters out of order on some e-readers, a missing or broken table of contents, inconsistent styles from one chapter to the next.

✓ What you get

A valid ePub 3, tested on Kindle Paperwhite and Kobo, with an interactive table of contents and consistent styling from start to finish.

Packages

Choose your publishing format.

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ePub & Kindle

Digital — e-readers & tablets

Professional formatting for digital distribution across every platform: Amazon KDP, Kobo, iBooks, Google Play Books, OverDrive.

  • Full cleanup of the source Word file
  • Consistent typographic styling applied throughout
  • Clickable, interactive table of contents
  • Front matter: title page, copyright, dedication
  • Valid ePub 3 plus MOBI/Kindle conversion
  • Tested on Kindle Paperwhite and Kobo
  • Files ready to upload to your platform
€175 / standard novel
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Full Pack

Digital + print in one order

Everything at once: ePub, Kindle, and print PDF. The most cost-effective choice if you're publishing across multiple formats at the same time.

  • Everything included in ePub & Kindle
  • Everything included in Print
  • One brief, one point of contact
  • Guaranteed consistency across all formats
  • Discount applied on the total price
  • All files delivered at the same time
€350 / full pack
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How it works

From Word file to publish-ready book.

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Send your file

You send me your manuscript as a .docx, finalized and edited, along with your formatting preferences.

02

Quote & brief

I send you a quote with an estimated timeline. Together, we define the trim size, font, and every layout detail.

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Formatting

I work on your file: cleanup, styling, typography, front matter, testing on an actual e-reader.

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Approval

I send you a proof. You approve it or request adjustments, included in the base quote.

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Delivery

You receive all your files ready to upload to KDP, Kobo, IngramSpark, or your distributor of choice.

The Élan & Co difference

Formatting that's checked, not just generated.

Any online tool can convert your Word file into an ePub in thirty seconds. The result sometimes passes KDP's automatic validation, but displays poorly on every other reader's e-reader.

I work differently: I read your file, fix the styles at the source, test the result on real hardware, and send you a proof before delivering anything. Every project is treated as if it were a book from a traditional publisher.

“A file that passes KDP validation isn't necessarily a file that reads well. There's a difference, and it shows on the e-reader.”

What sets my approach apart

  • 🔍 The source file is read before any formatting begins
  • 🛠️ Word styles are fixed upstream to avoid rendering artifacts
  • 📱 Tested on a physical Kindle Paperwhite, not just in preview
  • 👁️ Print proof sent for approval before delivery
  • 📐 Specs checked platform by platform (KDP ≠ IngramSpark)
  • 🔁 Adjustments included in the quote, no extra billing
  • 🖼️ Image and illustration integration on request
Frequently asked questions

What authors often ask me.

My manuscript is still being edited. Can I hand it to you now?
I recommend waiting until your text is finalized and edited before starting formatting. Any change to the text afterward can require layout adjustments, and that back-and-forth costs time. If you'd like to combine editing and formatting, I can do both: just ask for a bundled quote.
What software do you use for formatting?
I mainly use Word to prepare the source file, Sigil and Calibre for ePub, and Adobe InDesign or Affinity Publisher for print depending on the complexity of the project. The choice of tool depends on your book. What matters is the result: a compliant, tested file that's ready to publish.
Can you integrate images or illustrations?
Yes, for illustrated books, children's books, or novels with maps and other visual elements. Pricing is adjusted based on the number of images and how complex their integration into the layout is. Let me know when you request your quote.
How long does formatting take?
In general, plan for three to five business days for a standard novel (70,000 to 100,000 words) in digital format only, and five to eight days for the full pack. If your publication date is tight, mention it in your request: I do my best to accommodate.
My file was rejected by KDP. Can you fix the issue?
Yes. KDP technical rejections have specific causes: fonts not embedded, margins out of spec, incorrect metadata, low-resolution images. I diagnose the error and fix the file so it passes validation. Pricing on request depending on the nature of the issue.

Ready to publish your book?

Send me your finalized manuscript and your target platforms. Free quote within 48 hours: your book will be ready to publish without you having to fight with technical files.

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