A 654-page post-apocalyptic novel taken from a raw Word manuscript to a clean, publication-ready print interior — chapter design, typography, spacing, front matter and page numbering handled end to end.
Professional book formatting & interior typesetting
The author shared the book, the goal for it and where it was falling short — before any work started.
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Review and direction
We reviewed the material closely and agreed a clear direction, so every decision matched the book and its readers.
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The work
The project was produced end to end, with the author kept in the loop and given the chance to review along the way.
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Delivery and results
Finished files and a clear summary of what changed — followed by the author's own verdict on the result.
Before and after
What changed
Before — raw manuscript (illustrative example of a typical unformatted file)
Plain word-processor text with no typographic hierarchy
Inconsistent chapter openings and spacing
No running heads, folios or structured front matter
Not ready for print or eBook upload
After — formatted chapter opening from Echoes of the Dead
Designed chapter openings with ornament and drop cap
Justified body text with balanced leading and margins
Complete front matter: title, copyright, dedication, contents
Print-ready 6 × 9 in interior with correct page numbering
Delivered
Print-ready interior PDF (654 pages, 6 × 9 in)
Styled front matter and linked table of contents
Custom chapter openings, drop caps and ornaments
Consistent typography, spacing and page numbering
Upload-ready files for KDP and print
Results
A polished, publication-ready interior the author approved for release
Clean, easier-to-read pages across the full 654-page manuscript
5-star client review for attention to detail and presentation
Working with Richard on Echoes of the Dead was a great experience. He transformed the manuscript into a clean, polished, publication-ready interior while maintaining the structure and feel of the book. The chapter formatting, typography, spacing, page numbering, and overall presentation were handled with great attention to detail. The finished book looks professional and is much easier to read. I'm very happy with the final result.
Samples
From the finished project
Title pageDedication & front matterChapter opening with drop capBody text & page numbering
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