Vellum Formatting
An affordable option to typesetting
Interested in having your book formatting for print and ebook?
Putting out a polished project as an independent author can not only be time-consuming but also expensive. If you'd prefer not to pay for specialized typesetting, Vellum formatting is a great alternative! There are some stylistic limitations, but the decreased cost makes it worth it leaving you with a polished and professional end-product.
Pricing
Novellas
(up to 10k) $40
(11k-30k) $50
(31k-40k) $60
Novels
(41k-60k) $75
(61k-80k) $100
(81k-100k) $125
(101k-120k) $150
(121k-150k) $200
(151k-180k) $250
Anything above 180k will require a customized quote
Non-Fiction Books
Prices are slightly higher due to the distinctive nature of non-fiction and the need for specialized formatting changes.
(up to 30k) $75
(31k-50k) $150
(51k-80k) $175
(81-120k) $200
Anything above 120k will require a customized quote
Pull Quotes & Specialized Interiors
Many non-fiction authors like to include things like pull quotes (quotes added to the interior to draw attention or focus to a quote) or other specialized options like photos or charts. These are usually added at a per hourly rate ($80/hr) basis with a few options for how they can be designed. Ask me for specific details!
Customized Options
Interior
Details
(1) chapter heading detail created to stylistically match cover and a specialized scene divider
(up to 20 chapters) $25
(21-40 chapters) $35
(41+ chapters) $45
Image
(1) chapter heading background created to stylistically
(up to 20 chapters) $15
(21-40 chapters) $25
(41+ chapters) $35
(21-40 chapters) $25
(41+ chapters) $35
Back & Front Matter
Use this add-on for customized advertisements to be included at the end of your book.
$15 per graphically designed advertisement page
Additional Edits
After the initial 2 rounds of interior edit passes* have been completed, additional edits can be done based on a per hourly rate billed in quarter hours. These can be done at any time during or after delivery of the final files.
(An example is having readers point out errors your editor may have missed and you require updates to your formatted manuscript).
$80/hour (minimum $20 per 1/4 hour)
Are you working with me to design a cover? Ask about a formatting discount!
All books are delivered in the follow formatted versions: PDF (print) and EPUB (you can request I include Kobo, Apple, Nook, Google, and Generic options as well).
*These rounds of edits should be moderate as the book should already be proofed by this point. If you expect there to be a lot of changes or are planning on using your first pass for a proofread, please let me know in advance. This may incur a fee if the book is very stylized.
Work with me
Formatting usually takes between 3-5 days (though sometimes more depending on the project) and isn't subject to my cover design timeline. Contact me today to book a slot on my calendar. I'd love to work with you!