A professionally designed interior:

• Makes your book easier to read

• Helps your message land with clarity

• Ensures your book meets publishing standards

• Sets you apart in a crowded marketplace

As a designer who’s worked both on the drawing board and the digital screen, I approach every book with the mindset of an artist and the precision of a technician.

My Book Interior Design Services

I offer custom interior book design for both print and eBook formats. Unlike template-based services, I create bespoke layouts tailored to your manuscript, genre, and reader expectations. Every book I design is built from scratch—no shortcuts.

Services include:

• Interior layout & typesetting using Adobe InDesign

• Formatting per APA, Chicago, Harvard, and other style manuals

• Page setup for print books (black & white or full color)

• eBook formatting for Kindle, Nook, and other platforms

• Visual hierarchy design (chapter openers, headings, breaks)

• Embedded image and table placement

• Print-safe formatting (bleeds, margins, trim zones)

• Final file prep and PDF proofing for your review

Design Options I Offer

What Is Book Interior Design?

And Why It Matters for Your Manuscript’s Success

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Professional book design with Adobe InDesign

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When most people think of book design, they imagine the cover—the visual hook that grabs a reader’s attention. But just as important is what’s inside the book. That’s where book interior design comes in.

As a seasoned book designer and author, I’ve spent years helping writers transform raw manuscripts into beautifully formatted books that meet industry standards and enhance the reading experience. If you’re getting ready to publish—whether independently or through a traditional press—here’s what you need to know about interior design, and how I can help.

So, What Is Book Interior Design?

Book interior design is the process of styling, laying out, and typesetting the text and visuals within your book. It’s more than just making the inside look attractive—it's about creating a smooth, readable, and professional experience for your audience.

This involves:

• Structuring chapters and sections

• Choosing fonts and margins

• Adjusting line spacing and alignment

• Placing images and graphics

• Applying print-safe formatting rules

• Preparing files for platforms like KDP, IngramSpark, or Kindle

Whether your book is a novel, memoir, poetry collection, nonfiction guide, children’s book, or a visually rich project like a cookbook or art book—the design must reflect the genre and serve the reader.

Why Interior Design Matters

You’ve worked hard to write your book—don’t let poor formatting undermine its quality.

I provide properly formatted files for:

• Amazon KDP (paperback & eBook)

• IngramSpark

• Barnes & Noble Press

• Kindle/Nook/iBooks

• PDF and EPUB formats

You’ll receive a professionally formatted, fully compliant file ready for upload—plus a preview to review before we finalize.

My Interior Design Process: Making Your Book Look Great

Each book is different and; therefore, gets its own special touch—and I treat it that way. My interior design process is a thoughtful, collaborative journey where your vision and my expertise meet to create a layout that is both functional and visually refined.

Here’s how we’ll work together:

1. Manuscript Review & Creative Brief

Once you submit your fully edited manuscript, I’ll ask you to complete a short design questionnaire. This gives me insight into the tone, genre, and mood of your book. You can also upload any images, charts, or specific formatting references you’d like me to include.

2. Planning the Layout

Based on your genre and goals, I’ll plan the structure of your book—deciding on font choices, spacing, margins, visual hierarchy, and chapter formatting. I consider both aesthetic design and technical requirements for print or digital platforms.

3. Custom Typesetting & Design

Using Adobe InDesign, the industry-standard layout tool, I’ll begin designing your interior pages from scratch—no templates involved. I tailor the layout to your content, ensuring readability, consistency, and genre-appropriate styling across every page.

4. Proofing & Revisions

Once the layout is complete, I’ll send you a PDF proof for review. This is your chance to give feedback, request tweaks, and approve the design before final files are prepared. I include one round of revisions as part of every package to ensure the result aligns with your expectations.

5. Final File Delivery

After your approval, I’ll deliver final, publication-ready files—whether for print (PDF/X-1a or print-ready PDF) or eBook (EPUB, MOBI, or KDP-specific formats). These files will meet the specifications of major platforms like Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Barnes & Noble Press, and others.

6. Support & Follow-Up

I remain available for any post-design support, including additional format conversions or minor layout adjustments, if needed. Your success matters to me, and I stand behind every book I design.

In brief:

1. Submit your final manuscript (fully edited)

2. Fill out a short design brief to tell me about your vision

3. Share any images or graphics you want to include

4. I’ll send you a PDF proof to review

5. Final adjustments made (if needed), and you get ready-to-publish files

Note: Interior design does not include editing or proofreading. Please ensure your manuscript is final before submission. Editorial services are available separately.

Pricing

Print and eBook formatting starts at $599

Rates vary depending on length, complexity, and image count. You’ll receive a quote based on word count and desired trim size.

Want an estimate? Just send me your word count and genre, and I’ll respond with a free quote and timeline.

Let’s Create a Book You’ll Be Proud Of

As both a designer and author, I understand the creative and emotional investment behind every manuscript. My mission is to design books that honor your voice, deliver a smooth reader experience, and meet the highest standards of the publishing industry.

Ready to get started?
Reach out to me to request a custom quote.

Color Text Design

• Ideal for fiction, memoirs, biographies, and poetry

• Clean, elegant text layouts

• Grayscale image support

Black Text Design

• Best for children’s books, cookbooks, art & photo books

• Full-color layout with custom image integration

• Maximum visual impact and reader engagement

eBook & Print Formatting Support