Formatting and Design Services

Preparing Your Manuscript

• Preparing Your Manuscript for Interior Formatting and Design
• Common Manuscript Preflight Issues and How to Address Them
• How to Show Invisible Characters in Word
• How to Check Your Image Resolution
• Example of Style Hierarchy for Interior Formatting
• Compressing a Multi-Image File in Word

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Text Design & Formatting FAQ

• Can you provide me with a Word document version of my formatted manuscript?
• If I use BookBaby for my book’s design, can you send me the design files so I can make changes to them?
• Timeline for Orders Print and eBooks with Design
• Why am I receiving “Reminder!’ emails about my project?
• My book is currently in the process of being designed and formatted. At what point will I be able to submit a correction/addition?
• Do you accept Apple Pages files for Interior Formatting Services?

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Book Cover Design FAQ

• Can I speak with my designer?
• Can I print on the inside of my book cover?
• What is the thickness of the board stock you use for my hard cover?
• Can BookBaby Design Studio create specific characters or places for my cover design?
• What if I don't have any images to supply for design?
• Does BookBaby Design Studio offer custom illustration?