We start by reviewing your manuscript and discussing which formats you need. Are you publishing ebook only, print only, or both? What’s your page count? Do you need special elements like images, tables, or footnotes? We check your file for formatting issues that need fixing before we start, inconsistent fonts, random spacing, odd paragraph breaks. Based on your manuscript and publishing goals, we recommend the formats that make sense and explain the technical requirements for each. This assessment prevents issues later when files don’t upload properly or print books come back wrong.
We design your book’s interior layout based on your genre and format. Fiction gets clean, readable layouts with consistent chapter openings. Non-fiction might need subheadings, bullet points, and varied text hierarchy. We choose appropriate fonts, set proper line spacing, establish margins and gutters for print, and create chapter heading styles. For ebooks, we ensure the layout adapts properly to different screen sizes. You’ll see sample pages showing how your formatted book will look, and we adjust based on your preferences. The goal is readability and professional appearance that matches your genre’s conventions.
Now we handle the technical formatting that makes your book work properly. For print, we set up proper margins, bleed areas, gutter spacing, and page dimensions based on your chosen trim size. We add page numbers, running headers if appropriate, and ensure chapter breaks fall correctly. For eBooks, we create working table of contents with clickable links, embed fonts properly, optimise images for file size, and ensure the text reflows correctly across devices. We also format front matter (title page, copyright, dedication) and back matter (author bio, acknowledgements) according to publishing standards.
If your book includes images, tables, graphs, or other special elements, we format them properly for each format. Print images need high resolution and correct placement. Ebook images need optimisation for file size whilst maintaining quality. Tables and charts get formatted to display clearly. If you’ve got footnotes, endnotes, or citations, we format those according to your chosen style guide. For children’s books or illustrated works, we position artwork correctly and ensure colours print accurately. Poetry and unusual layouts get special attention to preserve your intended formatting across different platforms.
Once formatting is complete, we create the actual files you need for publication. For print, that’s print-ready PDFs meeting your printer’s or platform’s specifications. For ebooks, we create MOBI files for Kindle, EPUB files for other retailers, and PDFs if needed. We run quality checks on every file, testing ebook files on multiple devices to catch display issues, checking print PDFs for correct margins and bleed, verifying all links work, and ensuring images appear correctly. We fix any issues before sending files to you, so you’re not discovering problems after upload or printing.
You receive all formatted files to review before we consider the job finished. Check how your book looks, test the ebook on your own device, review the print PDF carefully. If you spot issues or want changes, we handle revisions until you’re satisfied. Once approved, you get final publication-ready files properly named and organised: separate files for each format, clear instructions for uploading to platforms, and backup copies. If you’re printing physical copies, we provide the correct specifications your printer needs. The files are yours to use for publishing immediately.
We publish books across major platforms, including Amazon KDP, IngramSpark and other global distributors. Whether you choose print, eBook or both, we guide you in selecting the right format and publishing route for your goals.
We provide developmental editing, line editing, copy editing and proofreading, depending on what your manuscript needs. Our editors improve structure, language and accuracy while keeping your tone and message intact.
We offer ghostwriting support across all genres, including fiction, non-fiction, autobiographies, business books, self-help, academic work and children’s stories. Our writers shape your ideas into clear, well-written manuscripts through structured collaboration.
We design covers for fiction, non-fiction, academic books and children’s titles in both print and digital formats. From illustrated concepts to clean typographic styles, our designers create covers that suit your genre and audience.
We format books for novels, academic texts, children’s books and non-fiction titles. Our layouts are prepared for paperback, hardback and eBook versions, ensuring your content meets platform and printing requirements.
We help promote your book through launch planning, online listings, author branding and targeted campaigns. Our strategies focus on visibility across digital platforms while helping you reach the right readership for your genre.
Ireland Publishing House helped me turn my thoughts into a well-researched, well-organized non-fiction book. They made sure that the tone and structure matched what I had in mind, and the final product was great. The process was smooth and worked well with others, and I’m sure my book is ready to be published.
It was a pleasure to work with Ireland Publishing House to write my fiction book. Their team really got the heart of my story and made it come to life in a way I never would have thought possible. The end result was better than I had hoped for.
Ireland Publishing House made the book publishing process clear and manageable. Every step was explained thoroughly, allowing me to make informed decisions. Their organised approach and attention to quality gave me confidence that my book was being handled with care and professionalism.
I engaged Ireland Publishing House for ghostwriting services and found the experience highly professional. The team took time to understand my ideas and writing style, ensuring my voice was preserved. Communication was consistent throughout, and the final manuscript was clear, structured, and well written.
I had my non-fiction proofread by them really polished my book.
I had an amazing experience working with Ireland Publishing House for my book’s ghostwriting. Their team captured my voice perfectly and delivered a beautifully written manuscript. The process was smooth, and they kept me updated every step of the way. Highly recommend their professional service for any author!
I worked with this company for my book publishing and I am very happy with their service.
I partnered with Ireland Publishing House for my children’s book project and was very impressed. The illustrations and layout were engaging and age-appropriate. They delivered high-quality results while maintaining creative consistency. The final book exceeded my expectations.
Book formatters in Ireland typically charge €150 to €800 depending on your manuscript’s length and complexity. A straightforward 60,000-word novel with standard layout might cost €200-€400. Non-fiction books with tables, images, footnotes, and complex formatting run €400-€800 or more. Formatting for multiple formats (ebook plus print) costs more than single-format jobs. Some formatters charge per page, others per project, and rates depend on turnaround time and experience. At Ireland Publishing House, we provide transparent formatting quotes during your free consultation after reviewing your manuscript. We’ll explain what’s included and recommend formats that make sense for your budget and publishing goals without upselling unnecessary services.
Yes, absolutely. Most authors hire professional formatters because proper formatting requires technical knowledge of publishing specifications, software expertise, and understanding of what different platforms require. At Ireland Publishing House, we offer professional book formatting services for all formats, Kindle ebooks, EPUB for other retailers, paperback, and hardcover. We handle everything from interior layout design to creating print-ready PDFs and ebook files that display correctly across devices. Hiring a formatter saves you weeks of frustration trying to figure out margins, gutters, bleed areas, and platform-specific requirements. You focus on writing whilst we handle the technical formatting work that makes your book look professionally published.
Professional formatters typically use Adobe InDesign for print books because it offers precise control over layout, typography, and print specifications. For ebooks, many use Vellum (Mac only), Atticus, or hand-code in HTML/CSS for maximum control. Microsoft Word can work for basic formatting but lacks professional layout capabilities and often creates problematic files. Scrivener has built-in formatting features but produces mixed results. At Ireland Publishing House, we use professional-grade software appropriate for each format, ensuring your book meets industry standards whether it’s going to print or digital platforms. The “best” program depends on your format and complexity, which is why professional formatters matter.
Book editors in Ireland typically charge €500 to €3,000 depending on manuscript length and editing type needed. Proofreading a 50,000-word manuscript costs around €500-€800. Copy editing with grammar and structure improvements runs €1,000-€1,500. Developmental editing that reshapes your entire book costs €2,000-€3,000 or more. Some editors charge per word (€0.01-€0.03), others hourly (€40-€80), or flat project rates. At Ireland Publishing House, we provide transparent editing quotes during your free consultation after assessing your manuscript’s needs. We recommend what would actually benefit your book rather than upselling unnecessary editing levels, and explain exactly what you’re paying for with no hidden costs.
Book formatting services transform your manuscript into publication-ready files that meet technical specifications for printing and digital publishing. This includes interior layout design, setting proper margins and spacing, formatting chapter headings and page numbers, creating table of contents, handling images and special elements, and producing files in required formats, print-ready PDFs for paperbacks and hardcovers, MOBI files for Kindle, EPUB for other ebook retailers. Professional formatting ensures your book displays correctly across devices, prints properly without cut-off text or wonky margins, and looks polished rather than amateurish. At Ireland Publishing House, our formatting services cover everything needed to make your manuscript look professionally published across whichever formats you’re using.
We guide you through the publishing process in clear, simple steps, so you always know what is happening and what comes next. Your work is kept fully confidential, your feedback is taken seriously, and nothing moves forward without your approval. Our role is to remove confusion, protect your work, and make sure your book is completed properly and professionally.
