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message 1: by Jo (new)

Jo Harrison (joharris0n) | 29 comments Mod
I have added a group rule today about not selling your services within discussions, if there are people who would like to outsource their formatting I thought we should at least have a discussion solely for members to see who they can go to for help.

So, in this thread, please post a couple of lines (not an essay) detailing what you offer and your website address. Please don't advertise your rates on here, just basic information and contact details so members can make up their own minds.

Thanks!


message 2: by Jo (last edited Jan 26, 2013 12:05AM) (new)

Jo Harrison (joharris0n) | 29 comments Mod
I offer formatting of eBook and paperback books, as well as proofreading, I also have contacts who do cover design. I provide an eBook formatting template on my website for those who'd like to have a go themselves.

Email: jo@ebook-formatting.co.uk
Website: http://www.ebook-formatting.co.uk


message 3: by JW (new)

JW Manus (JWManus) | 11 comments I have a blog where I discuss ebook formatting geared toward the do-it-yourselfer:

JW Manus Ebooks=Real Books http:///www.jwmanus.wordpress.com

I offer formatting services for custom ebooks. I also proofread, clean documents (to prep them for formatting), and proofread.

Formatting Services: http://jwmanus.wordpress.com/ebook-fo...


message 4: by DoctorZed (new)

DoctorZed Publishing | 6 comments Thanks Jo. DoctorZed Publishing specialises in digital publishing (ebooks, audiobooks, POD, apps for iOS and android, enhanced ebooks). We offer conversions for all major ebook formats, as well as editing, proof reading, layout in InDesign, cover design, and ebook distribution to 150+ ebook retailers and 10,000 (yes, ten thousand) libraries worldwide. We welcome your inquiry.


message 5: by Yvonne (new)

Yvonne Mendez (Yvonne_Mendez) | 11 comments Mod
DoctorZed wrote: "Thanks Jo. DoctorZed Publishing specialises in digital publishing (ebooks, audiobooks, POD, apps for iOS and android, enhanced ebooks). We offer conversions for all major ebook formats, as well as ..."

Very impressive DoctorZed! What is your website link?


message 6: by DoctorZed (new)

DoctorZed Publishing | 6 comments Ellie wrote: "DoctorZed wrote: "Thanks Jo. DoctorZed Publishing specialises in digital publishing (ebooks, audiobooks, POD, apps for iOS and android, enhanced ebooks). We offer conversions for all major ebook fo..."

Thanks Ellie - we're doing okay in a very competitive and subdued market. Our website is www.doctorzed.com

Cheers and glad to help out any way we can :)


message 7: by Yvonne (new)

Yvonne Mendez (Yvonne_Mendez) | 11 comments Mod
I offer eBook formatting services, specializing in conversions for all major eBook formats (Kindle, Nook, Kobo), as well as Print-On-Demand format for distributors such as Createspace, Lulu and Lightning Source. We have ample experience formatting children's, fiction, and non-fiction books at reasonable rates. http://www.ebook-format.com/


message 8: by DoctorZed (new)

DoctorZed Publishing | 6 comments Ellie wrote: "I offer eBook formatting services, specializing in conversions for all major eBook formats (Kindle, Nook, Kobo), as well as Print-On-Demand format for distributors such as Createspace, Lulu and Lig..."

Thanks Ellie. Do you use InDesign for your books?


message 9: by Yvonne (new)

Yvonne Mendez (Yvonne_Mendez) | 11 comments Mod
DoctorZed wrote: "Ellie wrote: "I offer eBook formatting services, specializing in conversions for all major eBook formats (Kindle, Nook, Kobo), as well as Print-On-Demand format for distributors such as Createspace..."

I do, I have version CS 5.5, although I only use it for POD books, so far don't like how the epubs look. Maybe I just haven't done it properly.


message 10: by DoctorZed (new)

DoctorZed Publishing | 6 comments Ellie wrote: "DoctorZed wrote: "Ellie wrote: "I offer eBook formatting services, specializing in conversions for all major eBook formats (Kindle, Nook, Kobo), as well as Print-On-Demand format for distributors s..."

Thanks Ellie. That's great. Yes, I agree: ePubs exported from InDesign are not the best quality. We use other ePub creation software from the pdfs, which maintain all the graphics/fonts etc. developed in the InDesign. Please let me know your contact email as I'd like to see a sample of your InDesign work (pdf is fine to review it). Cheers :)


message 11: by The Fast (new)

The Fast (thefastfingers) | 5 comments Hi All,

We offer book formatting and ebook conversion services for authors who want to publish in CreateSpace, Lightning Source, KDP, Lulu and others.

Our website is: http://www.thefastfingers.com/testimo...

Thanks,


Jeny


message 12: by Diana (last edited Jan 28, 2013 09:17AM) (new)

Diana Horner (dianahorneruk) | 2 comments Hi,we are UK based but have clients worldwide. We offer eBook conversion, and distribution. Excellent book scanning and OCR service.
Recommended by Waterstones, Kobo.
http://www.ebookpartnership.com
I am also posting a couple of books for writers who want to tackle formatting themselves that may help.


message 13: by Diana (new)

Diana Horner (dianahorneruk) | 2 comments Can't seem to add the books to bookshelf for some reason!

Liz Castro website for details of her books http://www.elizabethcastro.com/epub/

Joshua Tallent Kindle Formatting website http://kindleformatting.com/

Catherine Ryan Howard - Great website for independent publishers (ebook and print) and her Self Printed book is brilliant

http://catherineryanhoward.com/self-p...


message 14: by Maggie (last edited Sep 04, 2013 04:15AM) (new)

Maggie | 1 comments Hello, everyone. Pleased to meet you.

We format, design and guide you to publish print books and e-books, using free publishing resources online.

We are industry experts who enjoy working with people and formatting and designing books in all their forms and platforms.We have formatted dozens around the world, from Australia to Africa to the United States and Canada. We believe that the world can be moved with friendliness, communication and excellent books -- and we look forward to working with you.

Our website: http://www.custom-book-tique.com/

--Maggie


message 15: by Zoe (new)

Zoe Harris (zoeharris) | 1 comments Hi everyone,

Thanks for providing this thread - great idea!

Book Polishers offers e-book file creation for Kindle, Smashwords and in epub format, as well as typesetting for publication with Lightning Source, Lulu or Createspace using InDesign. We also offer proofreading, copy editing and structural editing services and have partners who can help with cover design. Basically, everything you need to get from final draft to publication!

Come and see our full range of services and rates here: http://www.bookpolishers.com


message 16: by Lopez (new)

Lopez | 2 comments Hello Everyone,

I would highly recommend eBook Enhancers - http://www.ebookenhancers.com

They did a great job for my complex category book. Just visit the above website and You'll impressed for sure.


message 17: by Lilo (new)

Lilo (liloh-p) | 4 comments Thanks for the recommendation. My husband wants to do the formatting himself, but he never has time, and I am losing patience.


message 18: by Lopez (new)

Lopez | 2 comments Lilo wrote: "Thanks for the recommendation. My husband wants to do the formatting himself, but he never has time, and I am losing patience."

Sometimes, we lose the patient, if the desired output got messed. I recommend you to visit the website - ebookenhancers.com and place the order. They will take care rest of things.


message 19: by C.L. (new)

C.L. (CLFoster1) | 1 comments Hello everyone! :) I'm an Indie author and format my own books and have recently taken on some clients for formatting. I specialize in print, mobi, Smashwords, epub and more. I have a thing about making things pretty! If you need some help with that, please let me know!
My website addy is: http://www.authorclfoster.com/#!servi... <3


message 20: by Lilo (new)

Lilo (liloh-p) | 4 comments Lopez wrote: "Lilo wrote: "Thanks for the recommendation. My husband wants to do the formatting himself, but he never has time, and I am losing patience."

Sometimes, we lose the patient, if the desired output g..."


Thanks for the tip. I'll look at the website tomorrow.


message 21: by Lilo (new)

Lilo (liloh-p) | 4 comments C.L. wrote: "Hello everyone! :) I'm an Indie author and format my own books and have recently taken on some clients for formatting. I specialize in print, mobi, Smashwords, epub and more. I have a thing about m..."

Thanks for giving the link. I'll look at your website tomorrow.


message 22: by Adam (new)

Adam | 1 comments Hi everyone. I can format your book to epub and mobi and submit it to Amazon Kindle, Apple iBooks and other ebook retailers. Your book TOC links and NCX file will be fully functional. Moreover, I can help you market your book and design the author page with PayPal or Clickbank integration.

My website is www.ebookic.com

Let me know if you have any questions.


message 23: by thefastfingers (new)

thefastfingers | 4 comments Hello everyone!


Please visit Book Formatting Service for authors!

Thanks! :-)


message 24: by The Fast (new)

The Fast (thefastfingers) | 5 comments How's everyone here? :)


message 25: by thefastfingers (last edited Oct 15, 2014 07:44AM) (new)

thefastfingers | 4 comments This thread isn't moving. Anyway, I noticed that Book formatting service, ebook conversion, book cover design service sprout like mushroom nowadays. Thanks to self-publishing! A lot of authors are now taking this route and it really helps the book formatting professionals!


message 26: by Ian (new)

Ian | 1 comments Hi,

If you are looking for a perosn to format your indie paperback book or ebook, then I might be the person for you. I will format your book so it will be ready for the next step. My prices:

Paperback
Short story - $10
novelette - $15
novella - $20
novel - $25

ebook
Short story - $13
novelette - $18
novella - $23
novel - $28


Here is the classification by word count
Novel- over 40,000 words
Novella- 17,500 to 40,000 words
Novelette- 7,500 to 17,500 words
Short story under 7,500 words

If you purchase a package for your book and decide to get another one for that same book, I will charge only $7 to add it on. so if you buy a short story ebook package and tell me for a paperback package for short story, I will just add $7 to the order for both.

If you are interested, please send me a message with the following information:

* Name of book
* word count
* your name for the copyright page
* what you would like to put in the dedications and acknowledgments (if you want to)
* what you want to put for your quote (optional)
* your desired size for book (paperback only)
* ebook file type after formatting (epub, mobi, pdf, etc)
* what type of package you would like



Please note:
* I do not do finishing date. if you send me the book, then i will get it done as quick as i can.
* If i do not reply to your message, i am busy with my job, or school.
* If you are not happy with it, I understand that, so i will ether do it in a different way, or refund you your money back.


If you would like a sample of my work, send me the first 500 (docx or doc file format) words and i will sample them for FREE. No charge!

Just message me if you have any questions, or if you are interested.


message 28: by Alice (new)

Alice | 1 comments Hello, I'm Alice and I'm a Canadian based ebook and print book designer.

Let me take some of the burden of being a writer off you hands. I provide both print and ebook design services, including interior layout and design, cover design when provided with artwork, ebook file creation and conversion to various ebook file formats. As part of my services, I provide basic typo and punctuation proofreading, and can provided much more in-depth proofreading if requested.

I believe that a well designed ebook is just as vital as a well designed print book. I believe in working with the author to create a book whose design reflects the author's personality and desired intent.

I will do both fiction and non-fiction publications. I have experience in photo editing as well as design, and have worked with photographically illustrated publications.

I am pleasant, knowledgeable and hard-working. I go above and beyond what is required of me on most jobs.

If you are interested in customized layout and design from an experienced self-employed designer, I could be the formatter that you are seeking. Please feel free to contact me for a quote.

As a Canadian designer, I prefer to work with Canadian authors and publishers, but will work with individuals from different countries upon negotiation.

My rates are $20/hour, negotiable. Tell me your story! If you a new, fledging author, or one with little resources, we can probably work something out.

Visit my webpage at http://www.groundhogcomputingservices... for more information.

Message or email me if you have any questions! I would love to work with you!


message 29: by Perry (new)

Perry Kash (ebookconversions) | 1 comments HI All,

We provide ebook formatting services and we do not constrain ourselves only for regular formatting; we have recently started a new service called eBook typesetting. This will enable authors / publishers to monetise content directly on to tablet with lot of efeatures that you may not find in typical paper back book.

some of the points we are working on R&D stage is, how to track back information submitted back into a data base? for example quizzes, surveys etc

3D enhancements and walkthroughs in ebooks etc.

We are working hand in hand with ebook developers who can share knowledge.

A good read about some of the work we do, http://www.print2eforms.com/which-ebo...

look forward for your suggestions

PK


message 30: by Kimberly (last edited Sep 25, 2015 12:22AM) (new)

Kimberly (booknookbiz) | 1 comments Hello, all:

I thought I'd posted to this group some years ago, but perhaps not. I'm the owner of Booknook.biz @ www.booknook.biz . We've been in business for 7 years. We're a 2015 Digital Book World Top-Five Finisher for eBook Excellence. We convert pretty much all file types, from word-processing files to PDFs to intake on InDesign files. We can create fiction, non-fiction, fixed-layout, multi-media books.

Please feel free to review our Honest, Independently-gathered customer reviews from FEEFO: http://bit.ly/1Jz4EKz to see what you can expect as a Booknook.biz author and customer. Our Services are listed here: http://www.booknook.biz/booknook-serv... and you can see a summary of rates here: http://www.booknook.biz/booknook.biz/... .

We offer a 100% Bulletproof Guarantee. Period.

Thanks!
Hitch
Kimberly Hitchens
Owner/Founder


message 31: by Book (new)

Book Create Service (bookcreateservice) | 1 comments Hi all,

We offer book and ebook formatting and cover design. We can format for any printers/distributors including Createspace and Lightning Source. We also have contacts who can do proofreading.

Check out our website at http://bookcreateservice.com/

Thanks
Elizabeth


message 32: by Vinoth (new)

Vinoth AJ (vinothaj) | 1 comments I'm the founder of Apoyo Corp, an offshore outsourcing company provides quality eBook conversion and formatting services at affordable cost.

We work with all self publishing, independent authors and small to high publishing houses.

We can intake any input files such as

- Word

- Pdf

- Indesign

- Book or scanned book

- Html, etc. into any of your expected formats such as

ePub (iPad, Sony, Nook), Mobi (Kindle), PDB, ePDF.

Our pricing starts from USD $0.30/page. Well, we will analyze your sample page to let you know the exact conversion rate. Quick turn around time, extreme quality and low cost endeavor us to stay competitive.


message 33: by Justin (new)

Justin Leo | 3 comments I will recommend EbookEnhancers.com for your ebook formatting needs. This is not mine and I have a very good experience with him and the price was very affordable. They provide excellent customer support especially if you're novice to the ebook publishing.

Hope it helps..Thank you..


message 34: by Peter (new)

Peter Davis | 1 comments Hello, I offer a UK based eBook formatting service. I aim to work closely with authors to produce eBooks which match their desired layout as closely as possible. Animation and interactivity can be added to both standard re-flowable eBooks as well as fixed layout eBooks. www.bluewavepublishing.co.uk.

Peter


message 35: by John (new)

John Alex | 1 comments One of the Best eBook Creator Software which I know are
1. Calibre – EBook Management
2. Mobipocket EBook Creator
3. MS Word To EPUB Converter
4. Sigil Ebook
5. EPUBee Maker
source:- http://merabheja.com/best-free-ebook-...


message 36: by Emily (new)

Emily Watson | 2 comments We provide professional epub conversion and formatting services at low cost. We convert your files from PDF, Word, book into ePub within quick TAT.


message 37: by Una (new)

Una Hi!
As an indie author myself I know how expensive it can get to release a book so I'm offering affordable formatting.
$50USD for any length book - both ePub & mobi files
Quick turnaround time
(Currently only doing very basic/simple designs - no custom work.)

https://www.facebook.com/fiftyformatting


message 38: by Lilo (new)

Lilo (liloh-p) | 4 comments Una wrote: "Hi!
As an indie author myself I know how expensive it can get to release a book so I'm offering affordable formatting.
$50USD for any length book - both ePub & mobi files
Quick turnaround time
(Cur..."


Thank you for the info and offer, but I don't need any formatting right now.


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