MADHAT STUDIOS INTERIOR BOOK FORMATTING
FORMATTING & LAYOUT
STANDARD FORMATTING – INCLUDED
For manuscripts with up to 40 chapters
+$10 per additional group of 5 chapters
Includes:
- One consistent header image per chapter
- One consistent scene break style
- One post-formatting typo revision (up to 25 typos)
- Final files prepared to industry standards
Files Provided:
Ebook:
Generic .EPUB, Google Play .EPUB, Nook .EPUB, Apple Books .EPUB
Print:
Print-ready PDF for upload to all major vendors
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ADVANCED FORMATTING – “THE WORKS”
Designed for authors seeking enhanced branding and custom features.
Includes everything in Standard Formatting, plus:
- Full-bleed image pages (images approved prior to start; mockup variations not included)
- Custom-designed title page
- One consistent custom chapter header image
- One consistent custom scene break image
- One post-formatting typo revision (up to 25 typos)
Files Provided
Ebook:
Generic .EPUB, Google Play .EPUB, Nook .EPUB, Apple Books .EPUB
Print:
Print-ready PDF for upload to all major vendors
Word Files:
Formatted Word files are provided for editing and archival purposes only and are not intended for direct upload.
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IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS (PLEASE READ)
- Manuscripts must be fully edited and finalized before formatting begins
- Post-formatting changes are limited to typo corrections only
- All typo corrections must be submitted as a single list, including file location and sentence context
- Stylized elements (text messages, letters, POV changes, special front/back matter) must be clearly labeled using Microsoft Word comment boxes
- Requests for non-standard formatting behavior across specific devices or apps are not included
- Multiple header variations or design changes are considered custom work and billed separately
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TURNAROUND & COMMUNICATION
- Standard Formatting: 3–5 business days
- Advanced Formatting (“The Works”): 7–10 business days
- Turnaround is based on scheduled start date
MadHat Studios operates Monday–Friday, 9–5 EST.
Emails outside business hours are responded to only under special arrangements.
| LAYOUT TYPE | PRICE |
|---|---|
| Basic print & eBook layout for less than 50k words | $135 |
| Standard print & eBook Up to 40 Chapters or 100k Words | $185 |
| Print & Ebook plus Styled Word Document (for raw source) | $285 |
| 'The Works' (Standard plus formStyled Word Document and one consistent chapter page background image (up to 200k words) | $325 |
| Add-on - additional 25k words above chosen service max | $45 |
| Add- on - additional chapters (more than 40) for standard formatting | $10 per 5 additional chapters |
| Add-on - additional revision (up to 25 changes) | $35 |
| Add-on - Chapter Page Background Images | $5 per image |
IMPORTANT: *Stylized Word files are for editing and archival purposes only and are not intended to replace software-generated ebook or print files for direct upload.