Book Formatting
An author is focused on the content of a book, and when that is done it rarely goes into production without formatting it first. The manuscript has to be resized to the book trim. Margins have to be applied to odd-numbered pages that are different to even-numbered pages because there must be an allowance for the spine in between.
A typeface that is consistent with the tone of the content has to be chosen. Chapter openings, heading, subheading, lists, tables, images, and captions have to be styled consistently. Then, if appropriate, embellishments are added. This process in publishing is what gives a book its distinct identity. It prepares the book so that it is visually good-looking, and also readable.
At SimplePublish, we apply an appropriate formatting style sheet to a manuscript based on its genre. We then check the entire formatted manuscript for errors in styling, legibility, and readability; and correct them if there are any. Then, we will give you a PDF mockup version for your approval.
The formatted manuscript you will get is print-ready; you can give it to a printer and have your book printed. If it is part of a package, we move on to print a proof so we can check how it looks before going to mass production.
