• Home
  • Services
  • Portfolio
  • About
    • Contact Me
    • Disclosure
  • Resources
    • Book Design and Layout
    • The Business of Self-Publishing
    • Self Publishing Services Directory
    • Additional Self Publishing Resources

Martin Publishing Services

Publishing and Design Services for Authors and Presses

Interior Layout

Can DIY programs like Vellum or Scrivener turn out professional results? Any program can, including Word…if you have a mastery of the software and knowledge of the industry’s guidelines.

Our time is one the most valuable assets we have, and though there are many benefits to hiring a professional formatter, the primary one is that it saves you time.

Interior design looks deceptively easy. As a former Microsoft instructor and network administrator, Melinda began her book design business thinking it would be easy. But it wasn’t. After 8 years and 500+ publishing projects, she still wouldn’t say it’s easy, lol. However, she has developed processes and invested money into her software and training, which have helped her to excel in her chosen field.

The second largest benefit is that, yes, it can even SAVE you money.

Losing sales over unprofessional formatting is a real thing. In today’s world, your customers are expecting professional results.

Your book will be formatted for print, interactive PDF for download, and for Kindle/epub. Your files will meet industry standards in both appearance and in the design framework, ensuring approval at Amazon, Draft2Digital, IngramSpark, and other platforms.

  • The Type B Financial Plan by Paul Walters
  • InteriorFormatting_NourishingHoliday
  • interiorformatting_suburbanmicrofarm
  • interiorformatting_fightthegoodfight

Every book has its own personality and purpose. Our goal is to make sure that your message is served up to the reader in a professional and eye-pleasing layout that is reflective of its cover and its content.

Let's Get Started!

  • Home
  • Services
  • Portfolio
  • About
  • Resources

martinpublishingservices

A 1-minute video overview of how I move from conce A 1-minute video overview of how I move from concept to finished cover. This is the highest bird's eye view possible, as in reality it took me approximately 20 hours to complete this cover.
I so loved working on this cover Beth Stillman Bla I so loved working on this cover Beth Stillman Blaha. Her writing is phenomenal and honed to a fine point by @shaylaleeraquel's editing skills! I can't wait to add this beauty to my bookshelf.

@beth62881
I often have requests to use watercolor in the cov I often have requests to use watercolor in the cover design, but most of the time, it's just because the author likes the look, not because it has anything to do with the content. I like the design to reflect the title/subtitle/theme of the book, not just pick a design style at random. So finally an author has a title that actually supports using a watercolor theme. Yay!

In watercolor, a bloom is a flow mark created when liquid is added to an already drying wash. These unpredictable textures are also known as blossoms, backruns, or even cauliflowers. These terms all refer to the same thing. They occur because water always seeks a state of equilibrium. (@watercoloraffair_com )

This is a concept that the author had that I was able to polish up and bring to life. #bloomwithdeb
I love tapping into the sci-fi side of my designer I love tapping into the sci-fi side of my designer skillset. Fiction novels give me room to flex, because I can delicately weave in the elements of the story.

Since this book is based in Alamogordo, NM, and also New Mexico State University as a setting, I chose a serif typeface that is similar to the typeface that NMSU uses.

As you read the story, elements of the cover will be revealed to you when you go back for a second look.
"Nurses, you know how to heal others, but who is h "Nurses, you know how to heal others, but who is healing you? It’s time to focus inward and begin to honor yourself. 'Emotional Triage' offers an unassuming, real-life perspective on caring for others while still caring for yourself."

Thank you, nurses, for all you do.

"Emotional Triage" by Olivia Lovejoy, RN, releases next week.

@olivia_lovejoy_rn_author
Of all the things I ever wanted to be, a lawyer wa Of all the things I ever wanted to be, a lawyer was never one of them. If you're a lawyer and you don't want to be, connect with Philippe and snag a copy of his soon-to-be-released workbook to help you discover what you actually want.
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Copyright © 2022 · Market Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in