Formatting & design
Journals, planners, workbooks & devotionals
Interior layouts for low- and medium-content books people write in and use daily.
In short: we design print-ready interiors for books people write in and work through: journals, planners, workbooks, course and training manuals, devotionals and guided notebooks. Pages are planned for real use, with prompts, grids, dated or undated layouts, and enough writing space at your trim size.
Who is it for?
Authors, coaches, educators, ministries and businesses who want a structured book to sell on Amazon KDP, IngramSpark or Lulu, give to clients or use alongside a course or programme. If your book is mostly continuous text, paperback & hardcover formatting is the better fit.
What's included
- A page plan: which page types the book needs, how often they repeat, and the order
- Designed page templates (for example prompts, trackers, weekly or monthly spreads, exercises, notes and reflection pages)
- Typography and graphic elements that match your brand or cover
- Margins and gutter set so writing space isn't lost in the binding
- A print-ready interior PDF for your printer or platform
- A matching cover, or a fillable or printable PDF version, if quoted
What you'll need to provide
- Your content: prompts, exercises, scriptures, lesson text or a list of the pages you want
- Your trim size and platform, or ask us to recommend one
- Brand colours, fonts or a cover, if you have them
Low-content books on Amazon
KDP treats some journals, planners and notebooks as low-content books, with their own options for ISBNs and previews. Platform rules change, so we'll check the current requirements for your book and platform before final files are prepared.
How long it takes
Your written quote gives a confirmed delivery date. The time needed depends on the number of unique page designs, the page count and whether you also need a cover or digital version, and on how quickly feedback comes back between rounds.
Price
Where packages are shown on this page, they are our standard prices. Prices depend on the size and complexity of the project. 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
Usable layouts
Writing space and structure tested in print.
Consistent design system
Repeating page templates that look cohesive.
Print-ready files
Prepared for your printer's specifications.
How it works
- 1
Plan the pages
We agree the page types, size, sections and how the book will be used.
- 2
Design templates
We design the repeating layouts and any special pages.
- 3
Assemble and proof
We build the full interior and you review a proof.
- 4
Print-ready files
You receive the interior (and cover, if included) ready to print.
Questions
Can you make a workbook to go with my course?
Can the journal be dated?
Can I get a fillable or printable PDF as well?
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