This is also a service some smaller publishers outsource rather than do themselves.
One of my goals this year was to focus my efforts on what I enjoy the most. I’ve recently dropped some clients in one area to allow for more in another. I’m learning to play to my strengths, which involve the fact that I am very organized and enjoy detail work.
And that includes book formatting!
I format both print and ebooks. Recent clients include Drake Publishing and author Michael Taylor. I even formatted an ebook for our own Karen Walker. (And it was such a joy to hear her voice!)
So before you beat your head against the keyboard or shell out $600.00 for a program like In Design, contact me. Trust me, I’ve already shelled out the cash and beat my head on the keyboard enough for both of us!
But you know what? I love it!
And just because... one more photo from our front seat TSO experience:
22 comments:
Don't need the book formatting but I'd like the front row seats!
It's good to know there are reasonable professionals out there!
Cool! I love TSO. My kids are now likewise infected and watch the video of the little girl and her kitten over and over and over. I got to see them in concert way back when (2001? 2002)
As far as book formatting, I'm not ready to take the self-publishing plunge, but if I ever do, I am going to invest in an editor, a copy-editor, and will add you name to my list for the formatting.
I just checked your prices and they are more than reasonable. Once my book is finsihed I'll do a promo for your services on my side bars.
This is good to know! Thanks for letting us know, Diane. I know what a meticulous worker you are, too.
It's definitely good to know. I think formatting is one of the scariest parts of creating your own ebook.
I may take you up on that offer if I choose to publish a book myself. Right now, my publisher does all the formatting.
Thanks, Tamara. And I love TSO. We see them every year.
Stephen, thank you!
Elizabeth, it's funny I like detail work as patience is something I struggle with.
Cherie, it can be frustrating.
Who could you trust more than a published author to format your work? Ya gotta trust the insider's perspective!
Oh, my gosh! Now I have someone to refer my clients to!
Best,
Carolyn
I've got this post tucked away for "when the time comes."
Wow, what an amazing photo!
What a fantastic business, L Diane - Karen's book was very professionally done. I remember thinking that!
TSO! I'm so jealous. *long sigh*
When I'm ready you know your services are top of my list. In the meantime I'll be redoing my blog soon and will feature you on the sidebar.
I'm so glad to read this. Recently I've been wondering about self publishing one of my stories. It takes forever to hear from a publisher, then years sometimes before the book comes out. I'm saving your post, just in case.
Carolyn, thank you.
Talli, I'm happy to hear that.
Mary, that would be really nice of you to do that.
Good to know~ I have a friend who may be leaning toward self-publishing. If he does, I'll definitely refer him to your site!
I truly envy you the TSO front row experience! Yes, formatting is a true pain. I outsource my formatting and my cover art (because my stick figures would just generate giggles not sales!)
I wish you great luck with your new enterprise! Roland
Blogger keeps knocking me off your Follower's List. I showed them -- I re-upped! LOL. Roland
Good post, Diane! I know you'd do a great job with formatting.
It's good to know where to go if we get stuck!
Morgan Mandel
http://morganmandel.blogspot.com
I haven't been in a position to have to eformat, but if I do, I'll return!
I've bookmarked this post for future reference (if needed). Thanks for the info! :)
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