With the increasing number of mobile devices, e-readers and tablets on the market, e-books are reaching a climbing number of readers. For this same reason, e-book distribution is becoming increasingly popular with authors that want to either release just an e-book, or an e-book counterpart to an existing print book.

When you prepare to release an e-book, the major part of getting ready is the formatting work required. Formatting an e-book is a different process than formatting a book for print, because the formatting of an e-book does not focus as much on pages, as that information can change, depending on the device your reader uses to open the book.Of course, this formatting can be controlled and fine-tuned so your readers still receive a great reading experience that’s easy to use on electronic devices, simple to browse, and most important, easy on the eyes.

The trouble with e-book formatting is that the rules across different file formats intended for different e-readers can be confusing.

Even as a professional designer it can sometimes be confusing. Some of the formats have formatting hoops you must jump through, and rules that seem as if they were composed by a mongoose on cocaine and caffeine.

Many writers attempt to format their e-books on their own, and some succeed, but the results are not always as good as what could have been achieved with the aid of professional formatting services. It takes time and, in many cases, frustration to get your book formatting correct. Each time you test the file or upload it to your chosen distributor, you often discover things that need to be adjusted, which costs you valuable time and effort to correct before the book presents the best possible experience for your reader.

I’ve created my e-book formatting services to be affordable for the self-published author, while maintaining a high level of professionalism and quality seen in the electronic releases of large publishing companies. These services ensure your book is out there, competing with other books as quickly as possible.

Without professional formatting services, your book could be out there today, but it may not look as good as it could. And you probably already know that the competition is pretty heavy. The best way to stand out is being as close to perfection as possible. Good book covers, formatting and writing are all part of a package. Users see your cover to begin with, but you are really asking them to spend quality time with your words. Make sure those words look good on that e-book reader for them.

No matter how ingenious or fantastic your writing is, a reader isn’t going to struggle with poor formatting or missing features, such as navigation usually present on their Kindle or other e-reader. It’s important to present yourself in the best way possible, and professional formatting is the way to go.

For most e-book formatting jobs for text-only fiction works, I can deliver a fully functional and formatted work in less than 48 hours (many times, in under 24 hours).I’ve worked with e-book formats and formatted for Smashwords and Kindle with great success, and always want to make your book look fantastic. Contact me today to get started, and have a perfectly formatted book to show for it.

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