I’ve been editing my own short story collection and getting it ready for print for a little while now, and one of the best investments I have made has been the formatting software called Vellum. It makes formatting your book easier than it ought to be, but there are still some pro tips and tricks to help you get your book into shape.

Some notes: Vellum is Mac-only, so if you’re on a PC, you’re out of luck. Also, it’s a bit pricey. But man, does it ever make a pretty book.