Inkswell Wright

Formatting & design

Ebook formatting

Clean, reflowable ebooks that read well on phones, tablets and e-readers.

In short: we turn your final, edited manuscript into a reflowable ebook file (EPUB) that you can upload to Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play Books and other stores. Text resizes to fit any screen, the contents page is linked, and the file is checked before delivery.

Who is ebook formatting for?

Authors who have finished editing and want a clean, professional ebook without learning formatting software. If you already have an ebook file that's being rejected or displays badly, see EPUB & Kindle file fixes instead.

What's included

  • Reflowable EPUB built from your Word or Google Docs manuscript
  • Consistent styles for chapters, headings, scene breaks, block quotes and lists
  • Linked table of contents and working navigation
  • Front and back matter you supply (title page, copyright, dedication, author bio, also-by list)
  • Images placed and sized for e-readers, with alt text if you provide it
  • Validation with EPUBCheck and preview checks before delivery

What you'll need to provide

  • The final, edited and proofread manuscript (formatting is not editing)
  • Front and back matter text, and your ISBN if you're using one
  • Your ebook cover image if you'd like it embedded
  • Any images, with permission to use them

How long it takes

Your written quote gives a confirmed delivery date. The time needed depends on the length of the book, the number of images, tables or special elements, and how many corrections there are, and on how quickly feedback comes back between rounds.

Revisions and what's not included

Your quote states the number of correction rounds. Not included unless quoted separately: editing or rewriting, fixed-layout ebooks (children's picture books, cookbooks with complex layouts), print interiors (see paperback & hardcover formatting) and uploading to stores (see publishing setup).

Price

Where packages are shown on this page, they are our standard prices. Prices depend on length, the number of images, tables or special elements, and whether you need a fixed-layout ebook. For a standard package you can request an invoice: we confirm the scope first, then email the invoice, and nothing is charged online. For anything else, request a free quote that lists exactly what's included before you commit.

What you gain

  • Reads well everywhere

    Tested on common reading apps and devices.

  • Navigation that works

    Linked table of contents and chapter structure.

  • Retailer-ready

    Files prepared to common retailer requirements.

How it works

  1. 1

    Final edited manuscript

    You send the final, edited text and any images, plus your front and back matter.

  2. 2

    Build the ebook

    We create a clean, reflowable EPUB with a linked table of contents and consistent styles.

  3. 3

    Device testing

    We check the file in common e-readers and apps and fix any display issues.

  4. 4

    Files and upload guidance

    You receive the EPUB (and Kindle-ready file) with notes for uploading.

Questions

What file do I need for Kindle?
Amazon KDP accepts EPUB, DOCX and KPF files for ebooks; MOBI files are no longer accepted for new uploads. We deliver an EPUB, which can be uploaded to KDP and most other ebook stores.
Is ebook formatting different from print formatting?
Yes. Ebooks reflow to fit each screen, so there are no fixed pages, page numbers or headers. Print interiors are laid out page by page for a specific trim size. Many authors order both.
Can you format a book with lots of images or tables?
Often yes, as a reflowable ebook. Picture books, cookbooks and other layout-heavy books may need a fixed-layout ebook, which we quote separately.
Do I keep the files?
Yes. You receive the final files and can upload them to any store under your own account.

Packages

Choose a package to request an invoice, or ask for a quote if your project is outside its scope. Every project starts with written confirmation of scope, timing and payment.

Prices are set in USD. Other currencies are estimates using the European Central Bank reference rate of 26 October 2026. The final amount and payment currency are confirmed on your invoice; showing a currency here doesn't mean payment can already be made in it.

  • Ebook formatting

    USD 250

    Up to 20,000 words, text only

    For authors with a final, edited manuscript who need a clean ebook for Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo and other stores. We build a reflowable EPUB with a linked table of contents, check it on common devices and apps, and deliver files you upload in your own accounts. Book mostly made of images? Ask about fixed layout first.

    Included

    • EPUB file
    • Kindle-ready file
    • Linked table of contents
    • Device testing

    You provide

    • Final edited Word file
    • Front and back matter

    Not included

    • Image-heavy layouts
    • Editing
    Turnaround
    5–7 working days, starting once payment and the final edited text are received
    Revisions
    One round of corrections
    Payment
    Invoiced in full once we've confirmed the scope. Work starts when payment has arrived.

    The price shown is indicative. We review your request, confirm the scope and email an invoice; nothing is charged online.

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