Writing, editing, formatting and publishing support are different parts of making a book ready for readers. Choose help based on the state of your manuscript and your publishing goal. A finished document is not necessarily ready for print or an ebook platform.
If you have an idea but no manuscript
Begin with the intended reader, the purpose of the book and an outline. Gather notes, recordings or source material that genuinely belongs to you, and identify any research or interviews the project needs.
Writing support should include a clear agreement about the author’s voice, responsibilities, review rounds and rights to the final text. Avoid promising a word count before the structure and source material have been reviewed.
If you have a draft
Editing addresses the manuscript before layout. Depending on its condition, the work may involve structure, clarity, consistency or detailed language corrections. Proofreading is a later check; it should not be used as a substitute for reorganising an unfinished argument.
Ask the provider to explain what level of editing is proposed and what falls outside it. A sample review can help identify the scope before the entire manuscript is commissioned.
If the manuscript is approved
Formatting prepares the interior for the intended reading format. Print layout involves decisions such as trim size, margins, page numbering and image placement. Ebook preparation may require a different layout approach to work across screen sizes.
Cover requirements also depend on the format and publishing platform. A print cover needs specifications that are different from a standalone ebook cover. Use the current platform guidance, such as Amazon KDP’s tools and resources, when preparing files.
What publishing support should clarify
Before agreeing the work, confirm:
- Which formats and platforms the files are being prepared for.
- Who controls the publishing account and receives sales income.
- Whether cover design, upload support or revisions are included.
- Who checks permissions for images, quotations and other third-party material.
- What proof or preview will be reviewed before release.
Publishing support does not guarantee platform approval, a publishing deal or book sales. Marketing and distribution need their own plan.
Prepare your book brief
Share the manuscript stage, approximate length, genre, intended reader, desired formats and target date. Note any illustrations, tables or unusual layout requirements.
Preze Digital’s book writing, publishing and formatting service starts around US$1,000, with the final scope agreed before payment. Contact us about your book for a review of what you already have and the support needed to move it forward.
