Description:

Standard Select Manuscript Formatting
Book Design and Layout

Add customizable elements to our standard professional layout. Includes up to 20 images/tables, placement for lettered/numbered lists and graphics, and enhanced layout options. This level of formatting works best for manuscripts consisting of a mixture of basic and complex elements. (If you feel your manuscript may need a full custom layout, or if you would like the option to make post-format revisions with a designer at no additional cost, please consider our Custom Service, or contact us to discuss your design needs.) We also offer a number of Formatting Add-ons to enhance the look or quality of your work, including the option to make post-format editorial or layout revisions. (Request a free sample format.)

When you purchase the Standard Select interior design option, you may choose from the following basic and custom elements:

Trim Size: 4.25x6.875, 5x8, 5.5x8.5, 6x9, 7x10, or 8.25x11. (Inquire about other sizes.)

Main Body Font: Garamond (our default font), Georgia, Century Schoolbook, Perpetua, Book Antiqua, and Times New Roman. (We choose fonts based on their readability and clarity in print.)

Main Body Font Size: 11pt, 12pt, or 13pt.

Line spacing: Single or 1.5 line spacing.

Drop Caps: Drop cap for chapter opening text or no drop cap. (Main body font will be used.)

Running Heads: Alternate book title/author name; book title/chapter title; or no running head.

Folios: Page numbers may be placed in running heads or running feet.

Images: Include up to 20 images/tables. (You may add additional images.)

Display Type: Customize your display type (text for chapter headings) from the font list above. (You may also request a custom font for chapter headings or your title page.)

Display Type Layout: Chapter headings may be centered (standard) or left-justified. You may also choose between small caps (standard) and all caps.

Subheadings: Standardized layout for your document's multi-level subheadings. (Subheading layout is pre-set, and your subheadings should be clearly defined.)

Table of Contents: Standard single-level table of contents; multi-level table of contents; no table.

Let our designers do the rest!

Page and margin settings, including gutters, to best suit the needs of your individual layout.

Front Matter, including proper setup of your title page, half-title page, copyright notice and disclaimer, acknowledgments, dedication, table of contents, preface, foreword, or other introductory pages.

Chapter headings will be standardized with a common font, size, and layout.

Page numbers will be automated and set in running heads/feet—your choice.

Text will be fully justified, paragraphs will be indented, and line spacing will be set to single unless otherwise specified.

All layouts include a FREE printer-ready PDF for publication or print. You may use this file to submit directly to most publishers and printers.

We will provide you with a free custom sample format and quote (this includes a printer-ready PDF), along with an initial consultation with a designer. Our free sample layout allows you to review professional design choices or request revisions to the basic layout before making a final decision or finalizing your project details. Formatting quotes will include total job fee, turnaround, and possible start dates. If you are already working with a publisher or printer, we will work within their specific layout guidelines. (There is no obligation to purchase a service.) Contact us for information on how to get started or use our Sample Format Request Form to submit your book information and a sample portion of your manuscript.

All listed prices are base rates and may change based on manuscript page count or custom requirements.