Formatting & eBook Cover Creation
eFormatting Preparation
I will prepare your Word .doc for epublishing. This service is separate of editing. My prep will ensure that your Word .doc is acceptable for conversion by Smashwords and inclusion in the Smashwords Premium Catalogue, which means Smashwords will distribute your ebook to Apple, Diesel, Kobo, Sony, Barnes & Noble, and other vendors. Prices depend on the length of your project, whether it’s a single- or multi-title work, and other factors. Please scroll down to see the Fee Schedule.
I will return to you one .doc for submission to Smashwords (“the Smashwords Edition” of your ebook), another for submission to Amazon and other venues under only your own publishing name, and a PDF file you can share with friends and family as you see fit.
eBook Cover Creation
A cover is required for inclusion in the Smashwords Premium Catalog, and Amazon touts an attractive book cover as the best way to draw potential readers to your ebook. I will create an ebook cover for you. I will return to you two covers: one for submission to Smashwords and Amazon, and a thumbnail size you can use on your website or wherever you choose. Prices depend on various factors. Please scroll down to see the Fee Schedule.
Submission Service
It’s very easy to submit your own files to Smashwords, Amazon and other venues. However, if you absolutely do not want to submit them yourself, I will do so for an extra $50. This service is contingent on you sending me all pertinent information (Internet keywords, brief description, categories, author bio, and price) from you. Note: Before I can submit your files for you, YOU have to go to http://smashwords.com and to https://kdp.amazon.com/self-publishing/signin and set up the accounts. You’ll have to give them your name and address, banking and/or PayPal information, etc. Until you do that, I can’t submit your files for publication.
Fee Schedule
eFormatting Preparation1
Single-Title Works Pages2 Fee3
Single work, short story or essay to 40 $30
Novella or short memoir (no hyperlinked TOC) to 150 $40
Novella or short memoir (includes manually hyperlinked TOC)4 to 150 $60
Novel or memoir (no hyperlinked TOC) over 150 $60
Novel or memoir (includes manually hyperlinked TOC)4 over 150 $90
Multiple-Title Works (all with manually hyperlinked TOC) Titles Fee3
Collection or anthology, short story or essay to 10 $60
Collection or anthology, short story or essay to 20 $90
Collection or anthology, short story or essay over 20 $120
eBook Cover Creation5 Fee6
Title Text, Author, Tease on your7 color photo or geometric8 (exclusive use9) (my preferences10) $30
Title Text, Author, Tease on your color photo or geometric8 (exclusive use9) (your preferences10) $60
Title Text, Author, Tease on my color photo or geometric8 (non-exclusive use11) $50
Title Text, Author, Tease on my color photo or geometric (exclusive use9) $150
For poetry, poetry collections, or certain nonfiction reference books, query me by email at h_stanbrough@yahoo.com. Price will depend on the number of titles included, any required special formatting (e.g., centering, special indentations, etc.), and any other special considerations.
Notes:
1Manuscript preparation service includes returning to you two Microsoft Word .doc files: one in your publisher name for submission to Amazon and other independent venues, and one for submission to Smashwords. Note that this service does not include editing, correction of spelling errors, or any service other than formatting, though I do correct minor problems that pop out at me.
2“Pages” are defined as double-spaced pages, minimum 1″ margins, 12 point Times New Roman.
3Fee is payable in advance via check or PayPal.
4If your manuscript contains numbered or named chapters or other divisions, a manually hyperlinked table of contents (TOC) is required so readers can navigate through your book.
5I will provide you with three covers: one for Amazon and other venues at approximately 444 x 620 pixels, one for Barnes & Noble at approximately 555 x 760, and a thumbnail pic for use on your website (or wherever) at approximately 100 x 150. Note that these are ebook covers only. There will not be a back cover or a spine.
6 Cover fee includes one proof and one author-mandated revision. All other revisions are an additional $20 each, payable in advance.
7Any photos you provide must be in .png, .gif or (preferred) .jpg format. You retain all rights to your photos and to the cover I create from your photo or part of your photo. Also please see 10 below.
8The “geometric” is a photo (.png, .gif or .jpg) of a geometric or abstract.
9“Exclusive use” with my photo means I’m selling you my actual photo or drawing both individually and as part of your cover. (If you provide a photo, “exclusive use” simply means I can’t use it for other projects.) If I don’t have an appropriate photo or drawing in stock, I will find one or take one specifically for your cover. You can use it for any purpose you wish, including future covers. (Good for series, sequels, etc.) I can no longer use that photo (or the part of that photo that I used for your cover) without your permission.
10“My preferences” means although I’m using a photo you provide to create your book cover, I have artistic control. (I do not get to use it for other projects.) “Your preferences” means you have artistic control, even over my objection. This takes considerably longer; hence the increased price.
11“Non-exclusive use” means I’m selling you one-time rights to use the photo or drawing as part of your ebook cover. I still own the photo or drawing and can use it in any form or for the cover of others’ ebooks as well.
If you have any questions, please email me at h_stanbrough@yahoo.com.
Thanks,
Harvey
