✅ Formatting That Makes Your Book Look “Traditionally Published”
You’ve written the book — that’s the heroic part. 🏆
Now it needs to look like a real book on the page (and on Kindle), or readers will notice… and not in a good way.
Formatting is the quiet, behind-the-scenes craft that turns a Word manuscript into a clean, professional, platform-ready book.
Done well, it’s invisible.
Done badly, it screams “DIY”… and that can cost you sales and reviews.
📚 What “Formatting” Actually Means
Formatting is the presentation layer of your book — everything your reader sees and feels on the page:
✅ Fonts and font sizes
✅ Line spacing and paragraph indents
✅ Chapter headings and section breaks
✅ Margins, page numbers, headers/footers
✅ Clickable table of contents (eBook)
✅ Correct setup for KDP and other platforms
Typing in Word with a few tabs and extra spaces is fine for drafting… but for publishing? 😬 That’s where things go wrong.
🚫 Poor Formatting = Poor Reviews (and Fewer Sales)
Let’s be blunt: formatting affects your bottom line.
If your book is cramped, inconsistent, awkwardly spaced, or messy on Kindle, readers:
❌ lose immersion
❌ assume the book is unprofessional
❌ stop reading sooner
❌ leave lower-star reviews
❌ request refunds
On the flip side, a well-formatted book is easier to read, more enjoyable, and more trustworthy — meaning:
✅ better reviews
✅ fewer returns
✅ more “read-through”
✅ more repeat buyers
✅ more newsletter sign-ups
🧩 DIY… or Done-For-You?
Yes, you can learn formatting. You can also learn plumbing. 🚽
But do you really want to spend days wrestling with:
😵 rogue page numbers
😵 weird indents
😵 chapter headings that won’t behave
😵 Kindle formatting gremlins
😵 “Why has this moved onto a new page?!”
Your time is valuable — and you didn’t write a book to become a part-time layout technician.
💼 Formatting by Professionals (So You Can Focus on Writing)
At Chas Cann Publishers, we have incredibly talented formatters. They specialise in simple and complex book formatting, taking your manuscript and turning it into a clean, polished, retailer-compliant book — ready for:
📱 Kindle / eBook stores
📕 Paperback
📘 Hardback
🔎 Large Print
We know what Amazon KDP expects — and we know what readers enjoy.
When professionals handle your formatting, you’re not just ticking a box…
You’re investing in your author reputation and your sales.
✅ What You Get
EBOOK Formatting
Attractive, reflowable ePub suitable for Kindle, D2D, Kobo and all major stores
Clickable Table of Contents
Unlimited revisions
PRINT Formatting
Stylish print-ready PDF (paperback format) for KDP and other retailers
Clean layout with proper margins, headings, page numbers, and spacing
Unlimited revisions
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Price range: £ 229.00 through £ 369.00
💷 SIMPLE, TRANSPARENT PRICING (eBOOK + PRINT)
Up to 45,000 words — £229
45,001 – 65,000 words — £269
65,001 – 85,000 words — £329
85,001 – 105,000 words — £369
The above prices represent a typical novel.
Over 105,000 words: contact us for a quote.
Complex formatting (graphs, tables, charts, boxes, etc.) may incur additional costs — we’ll quote fairly and clearly.
➕ OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
Hardback formatting: from £95
Large Print formatting
💥 eBOOK ONLY DISCOUNT
Want eBook formatting only? A 25% discount applies to the total formatting fee.
⭐ WHAT AUTHORS SAY:
“Working with Graham and Jules at Chas Cann Co Ltd Publishers was such a relief. They guided me through every step with professionalism and clarity, turning a daunting process into a confident launch… Supportive, responsive, and genuinely committed to helping authors succeed—highly recommended.”
Michael W. Simpson (Author of Zoe’s Gift series)
Let us handle the fiddly bits — so you can focus on writing your next masterpiece. ✍️
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Cheryl Holmes –
“My brother Glenn was in the process of getting a book published with the help of Jules and Graham (Chas Cann Publishers). Sadly he passed away before completion … With their wonderful help I was in turn able to complete the transaction and Glenn’s book (Word Etchings) was published before his funeral. I cannot thank them enough for their help which was second to none. I would recommend them in a heartbeat.” (2024)
Cheryl Holmes, Norwich UK
Shushindren Jayasingham –
“Julie was magnificent. She not only helped me format but also helped me look into the issues I went through … I am glad I received her input and her advice. Her encouragement is what impressed me for my project to be published around the world … She is here for any novelist making a start.” (2024)
Shushindren Jayasingham, Singapore (‘Heart to Seek’ series)
Annie Woodward –
“I am so thrilled to get two paperbacks up on Amazon along with their Kindle versions, very quickly and efficiently, thanks to all the help and support I got from Graham. It was so much easier than I imagined. Having Graham handle all of the formatting, and commissioning the covers meant I could just get on with my writing. I was excited by the covers, which give my Morning Lane book series a real identity. I am happy to be using Chas Cann Publishers for my next book.” (2024)
Annie Woodward, Australia (‘The Morning Lane’ series)
Michael W. Simpson –
“Self-publishing for the first time can feel overwhelming—there’s so much specialist knowledge involved in formatting, production, and navigating Amazon’s advertising systems. That’s why working with Graham and Jules at Chas Cann Co Ltd Publishers was such a relief. They guided me through every step with professionalism and clarity, turning a daunting process into a confident launch, while allowing me to focus on the creative side of the process. Their expertise in preparing my manuscript, the cover artwork and managing the promotional strategy gave my book a powerful start. Supportive, responsive, and genuinely committed to helping authors succeed—highly recommended. I look forward to working with them again and for years to come.” (2025)
Michael W. Simpson, Scotland (‘Zoe’s Gift’ series)