{"id":21606,"date":"2021-08-11T16:13:27","date_gmt":"2021-08-11T16:13:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/?p=21606"},"modified":"2022-11-29T18:25:10","modified_gmt":"2022-11-29T18:25:10","slug":"diy-or-hire-a-book-formatter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/diy-or-hire-a-book-formatter\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You DIY or Hire a Book Formatting Designer?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Before we get into the nitty-gritty of book formatting, you need to decide if you want to do it yourself or hire a designer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several factors to consider when making this decision, including time, cost, and skill level. We\u2019ll go over everything in this article so you can make an informed choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note: This article is part of a large series of articles all about how to format your book. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/how-to-format-a-book\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">content hub<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"toc\">\nIn this article, you will learn:\n<ol>\n<li>The advantages of formatting yourself<\/li>\n<li>The advantages of hiring a formatter<\/li>\n<li>Which one is right for you<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-option-1-do-it-yourself\" data-level=\"2\">Option 1: Do It Yourself<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-option-2-hire-a-designer\" data-level=\"2\">Option 2: Hire a Designer<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-which-should-you-choose\" data-level=\"2\">Which Should You Choose?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-option-1-do-it-yourself\">Option 1: Do It Yourself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br>One option is to format the book yourself. If you have the technical ability, time, and resources, this might be an excellent option for you. But remember to follow the formatting guidelines of whichever marketplace you decide to use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><center><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/center><\/td><td><center><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/center><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Low cost &#8211;<\/strong> If you are proficient with any book designing software, you can save money by doing it yourself.<\/td><td><strong>Skill level &#8211;<\/strong> If you aren\u2019t proficient in any <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/best-book-writing-software\/\">book designing software<\/a>, you could produce a poorly formatted book.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Creative control &#8211;<\/strong> You will have complete control over what your book looks like and how it turns out.<\/td><td><strong>Time-consuming &#8211;<\/strong> Formatting a book can take hours, days, or even weeks to complete. Doing it yourself will push out your publication date further than if you hire a designer.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Control over the timeline &#8211;<\/strong> Good designers stay very busy and may not get to your book as quickly as you\u2019d like them to. If you do the formatting yourself, you control the timeline.<\/td><td><strong>More mistakes &#8211;<\/strong> When you format your own book, it\u2019s harder to catch mistakes and errors than if you hire someone else.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Best Formatting Software<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We've got <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/book-formatting-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a whole article on this topic<\/a>, but here's a table showing your best options. <\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"footable_parent_18751\"\n         class=\" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui \">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_0\" data-footable_id=\"18751\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"MASTER GUIDE: Formatting Softwares\"            id=\"footable_18751\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_913381328_18751\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_18751 ninja_table_unique_id_913381328_18751 ui table tmobile-fix nt_type_legacy_table selectable celled striped vertical_centered  footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled ninja_table_pro\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_1 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_2 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_3 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_4 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_5 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n        <thead>\n<tr class=\"footable-header\">\n                                                                                                        <th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_0 ninja_clmn_nm_rank \">Rank<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_1 ninja_clmn_nm_program \">Book Formatting Software<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_2 ninja_clmn_nm_ease_of_use \">Ease of Use<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_3 ninja_clmn_nm_versatility \">Capability<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_4 ninja_clmn_nm_cost  \">Cost<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_5 ninja_clmn_nm_good_for \">Check It Out<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n\n        <tr data-row_id=\"1951\" class=\"ninja_table_row_0 nt_row_id_1951\">\n            <td>1<\/td><td><center><strong>Atticus<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/atticus-icon-150.png\" alt=\"atticus logo icon\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23498\" \/><br \/><\/strong><\/center><\/td><td>Easy<\/td><td>Medium<\/td><td><ul>\n<li>$147\/lifetime<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td><td><center><a class=\"buy-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/click\/Atticus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollower noopener\">Check It Out<\/a><\/center><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1493\" class=\"ninja_table_row_1 nt_row_id_1493\">\n            <td>2<\/td><td><center><strong>Adobe InDesign<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1051px-Adobe_InDesign_CC_icon.svg.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"49\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1051px-Adobe_InDesign_CC_icon.svg.png 1051w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1051px-Adobe_InDesign_CC_icon.svg-300x293.png 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1051px-Adobe_InDesign_CC_icon.svg-1024x999.png 1024w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1051px-Adobe_InDesign_CC_icon.svg-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1051px-Adobe_InDesign_CC_icon.svg-768x749.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 50px) 100vw, 50px\" \/><br \/><\/strong><\/center><\/td><td>Difficult<\/td><td>High <br \/>(you can make anything)<\/td><td><ul>\n<li>$20.99\/month<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td><td><center><a class=\"buy-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/indesign.html?sdid=KKQLR&mv=search&ef_id=Cj0KCQjwjPaCBhDkARIsAISZN7RY6wIYDVVOzJbien-X_JJwJe1o04a9VEtuBj74BCPk9_XuZ89uLxgaAo7qEALw_wcB:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!3085!3!442365417836!e!!g!!adobe%20indesign&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjPaCBhDkARIsAISZN7RY6wIYDVVOzJbien-X_JJwJe1o04a9VEtuBj74BCPk9_XuZ89uLxgaAo7qEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollower noopener\">Check It Out<\/a><\/center><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1495\" class=\"ninja_table_row_2 nt_row_id_1495\">\n            <td>3<\/td><td><center><strong>Vellum<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/vellum-icon-drop-256-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"48\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18652\" \/><\/strong><\/center><\/td><td>Easy<\/td><td>Medium<\/td><td><ul>\n<li>$199.99 \u2014 ebook only<\/li>\n<li>$249.99 \u2014 ebook\/print<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td><td><center><a class=\"buy-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/click\/vellum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollower\">Check It Out<\/a><\/center><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1490\" class=\"ninja_table_row_3 nt_row_id_1490\">\n            <td>4<\/td><td><center><strong>Scrivener<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/scrivener-512_medium-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/scrivener-512_medium-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/scrivener-512_medium-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/scrivener-512_medium.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 50px) 100vw, 50px\" \/><\/strong><\/center><\/td><td>Medium<\/td><td>Low<\/td><td><ul>\n<li>$49 for Windows or Mac<\/li>\n<li>$41.65 for educational license<\/li>\n<li>$19.99 for iOS<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td><td><center><a class=\"buy-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kindlepreneur.com\/click\/scrivenerall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollower noopener\">Check It Out<\/a><\/center><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1491\" class=\"ninja_table_row_4 nt_row_id_1491\">\n            <td>5<\/td><td><center><strong>Microsoft Word<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/microsoft-word-2013-logo-logo-png-transparent.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"49\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/microsoft-word-2013-logo-logo-png-transparent.png 2400w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/microsoft-word-2013-logo-logo-png-transparent-300x293.png 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/microsoft-word-2013-logo-logo-png-transparent-1024x1000.png 1024w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/microsoft-word-2013-logo-logo-png-transparent-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/microsoft-word-2013-logo-logo-png-transparent-768x750.png 768w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/microsoft-word-2013-logo-logo-png-transparent-1536x1500.png 1536w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/microsoft-word-2013-logo-logo-png-transparent-2048x2000.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 50px) 100vw, 50px\" \/><\/strong><\/center><\/td><td>Medium<\/td><td>Low<\/td><td><ul>\n<li>$139.99 by itself<\/li>\n<li>$150 for the entire suite, including Word<\/li>\n<li>$7-10 per month for the entire suite<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td><td><center><a class=\"buy-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/word\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollower noopener\">Check It Out<\/a><\/center><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1494\" class=\"ninja_table_row_5 nt_row_id_1494\">\n            <td>6<\/td><td><center><strong>Kindle Create<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Kindle-Create-logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Kindle-Create-logo.png 206w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Kindle-Create-logo-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 50px) 100vw, 50px\" \/><br \/><\/strong><\/center><\/td><td>Easy<\/td><td>Low<\/td><td><ul>\n<li>Free<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td><td><center><a class=\"buy-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kindle-Create\/b?ie=UTF8&node=18292298011\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollower\">Check It Out<\/a><\/center><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1496\" class=\"ninja_table_row_6 nt_row_id_1496\">\n            <td>7<\/td><td><center><strong>Reedsy<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/reedsy-logo-no-text-1-e1619475355858.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"56\" height=\"60\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18754\" \/><br \/><\/strong><\/center><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy<\/span><\/td><td>Low<\/td><td><ul>\n<li>Free \u2014 no premium version<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td><td><center><a class=\"buy-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kindlepreneur.com\/click\/reedsy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollower\">Check It Out<\/a><\/center><\/td>        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody><!--ninja_tobody_rendering_done-->\n    <\/table>\n                    <style type=\"text\/css\" id='ninja_table_custom_css_18751'>\n                        #footable_18751  {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 14px;\n    }\n\n    \n#footable_18751 td.ninja_column_1 { text-align: center; }#footable_18751 th.ninja_column_1 { text-align: center; }#footable_18751 td.ninja_column_2 { text-align: center; }#footable_18751 th.ninja_column_2 { text-align: center; }#footable_18751 td.ninja_column_3 { text-align: center; }#footable_18751 th.ninja_column_3 { text-align: center; }#footable_18751 td.ninja_column_4 { text-align: left; }#footable_18751 th.ninja_column_4 { text-align: center; }#footable_18751 th.ninja_column_5 { text-align: center; }                <\/style>\n                \n    \n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/click\/vellum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vellum<\/a> is by far the best option on this list. It makes the entire process easy to do, and looks fantastic. However, it is an expensive option, so it might not be for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rest all of their pros and cons, but if you don't have much money and plan to do it yourself, we'd recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/click\/scrivenerall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">going with Scrivener<\/a>, especially if you already use it for writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For complex books, you should look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/indesign.html?sdid=KKQLR&mv=search&ef_id=Cj0KCQjwjPaCBhDkARIsAISZN7RY6wIYDVVOzJbien-X_JJwJe1o04a9VEtuBj74BCPk9_XuZ89uLxgaAo7qEALw_wcB:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!3085!3!442365417836!e!!g!!adobe%20indesign&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjPaCBhDkARIsAISZN7RY6wIYDVVOzJbien-X_JJwJe1o04a9VEtuBj74BCPk9_XuZ89uLxgaAo7qEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adobe Indesign<\/a>, though there is a sharp learning curve for this. Only attempt if you already have a solid understanding of the software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All that said, there's a new software coming out soon called <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/click\/atticus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Atticus<\/a>, that will provide the same functionality as Vellum, but with a much lower price tag.  <\/p>\n\n\n\r\n<section class=\"standard-cta testimonial\" id=\"cta-block_60a2bbb51823c\">\r\n    <div class=\"cta-inner row\">\r\n                    <div class=\"cta-media col-md-4\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"cta-media-inner\">\r\n                    \r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/click\/Atticus\" alt=\"Check It Out\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">                        \r\n                                                    <i class=\"fa fa-play\"><\/i>\r\n                        \r\n                                                    <div class=\"img-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n                        \r\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Atticus.png\" alt=\"Atticus - the #1 Book Writing and Formatting Software used by thousands of authors.\" height=\"1384\" width=\"2210\">\r\n                        \r\n                        <\/a>                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"cta-body col-md-8\" style=\"text-align:center;\">  \r\n                            <a class=\"cta-heading\" href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/click\/Atticus\" alt=\"Check It Out\">\r\n                            <h3> Format Beautiful Professional Books<\/h3>\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                        \r\n            <p>Easy to use, and and full of amazing features, you can quickly turn your book into a professional book.<\/p>\n            <a class=\"offer-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/click\/Atticus\" alt=\"Check It Out\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Check It Out<\/a>        <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-option-2-hire-a-designer\">Option 2: Hire a Designer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some authors prefer to leave the formatting to the professionals. If looking over the formatting guidelines from publishing companies makes you feel exhausted or intimidated, hiring a designer might be the way to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the pros and cons of hiring a designer to format your book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><center>Pros<\/center><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><center>Cons<\/center><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Efficiency &#8211;<\/strong> Hiring a professional can save you valuable time. You can use that time for planning your book launch.<\/td><td><strong>Cost &#8211;<\/strong> The average rate can vary from $30 to +$200, depending on your book\u2019s complexity.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fewer mistakes &#8211;<\/strong> A professional designer will make fewer mistakes.<\/td><td><strong>Time &#8211;<\/strong> If your designer has a heavy workload, the turnaround time can be longer than if you do it yourself.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>A professional-looking book &#8211;<\/strong> Your book will almost always look better if you hire a professional designer.<\/td><td><strong>Less control &#8211;<\/strong> When you hire a designer, they bring their unique vision into your project. If you\u2019re not willing to hand over the creative reins to a professional, it\u2019s best to take the plunge and design it yourself.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, this can be a great option for authors who don't want to bother with the formatting process, or who admittedly have few design skills (I recommend a lot of introspection and external feedback to make sure you do). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where Can You Find Formatters?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We've got a full breakdown of how to hire a formatter<a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/how-to-hire-a-book-formatter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> here<\/a>, but the most common places to find designers are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Fiverr<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upwork<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reedsy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Word-2-Kindle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/click\/ebooklaunchformatting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ebook Launch<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Damonza<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you've selected a possible candidate, you'll want to make sure they have a strong portfolio, a good star-rating, and testimonials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/how-to-hire-a-book-formatter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">how to hire a designer.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-should-you-choose\">Which Should You Choose?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, it's up to the author what you want to do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pressed for cash and can't afford anything, doing it yourself with a program like <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/how-to-format-a-book-with-word\/\">Word<\/a> is an option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have some money and don't want to bother with the hassle of formatting a book, hiring out is a good possibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a little more cash in the short-run and want to save money in the long-run, then you should definitely buy a formatting software and use that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you simply don't want to bother with any of this, <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/how-to-hire-a-book-formatter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hire a formatter<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have the skills or cash needed to format a book by yourself? 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