Are you preparing for the next step in your book? If you’re self-publishing and looking for the right person or company to do it because you can’t format the book, then you should consider the following:
If you are searching the Internet for a book formatting service and find one, just by looking at the appearance of the site, you can tell if it is trustworthy. You can also check if there is a testimonials page. Find out if there are authors who used the website service.
Search for the name of the website and check for reviews and a community thread that talks about the book formatting service. If you can find one, you can join the thread and ask a few questions.
If the site has positive reviews, then it’s time for you to reach out if a phone number is available or fill out the contact form. An active website should respond to your call or email immediately. If not, you can try another. This is a tedious procedure but it is worth a try.
Your manuscript deserves a good, quality book format, so choosing the right person is so important. Don’t just look at the cost. Sometimes when you go for low cost you sacrifice quality.
The correct book formatting service should be contacted from time to time. Online book formatting service is sometimes risky because you can’t see the person who is working on your book. That is why trust and reliability are a must.
If you ask for a quote for your book, don’t give it right away. Make sure they communicate well and that you can contact them at any time. Quick response is another thing to consider.
If you are satisfied with the quote, then it is time for you to submit your manuscript. Be sure to specify how you want your book to look. You can tell them what font style to use – the overall look. Or you can just let the book formatter do the layout.
Also be sure to provide the details of the size of the book, where you want to publish (CreateSpace, Lightning Source, Lulu, etc.). Online publishing companies have different guidelines and specifications, so it is necessary to inform your book formatter.
Desktop publishing requires a lot of patience not only in the writing and design of the book, but also in the subsequent marketing. You have to be well informed, all the time!
