<![CDATA[Ted Galdi: Bestselling Author - Blog]]>Tue, 12 May 2026 01:58:25 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Free Writing Course Online [For a Great Story]]]>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:54:23 GMThttps://www.tedgaldi.com/blog/free-writing-course

Free Writing Course Online [For a Great Story]


Looking for a free writing course online for a novel or narrative non-fiction book? Then my Hit Writer Course is for you. I cover the writing techniques I used to become a #1 bestseller. Get tips for story structure, character development, plot, dialogue, and more.
Hit Writer Course

Free Writing Course Online - Who It's For


My free writing course online is for three types of people:
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  1. Someone who has an idea for a book, but hasn't tried writing a story yet
  2. Someone who is trying to write a book, but struggling to finish
  3. Someone who has written a book, but wants their next project to be better and get done faster

​I teach the material in a way that makes it understandable to any type of writer, including beginners.

The course is for fiction and narrative non-fiction books in any genre. Some examples:
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  • Thriller
  • Mystery
  • Crime
  • ​Horror
  • Action
  • Adventure​
  • Sci-fi
  • Romance
  • Memoir
  • ​Comedy
  • ​Fantasy​
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Take Free Course

Free Writing Course Online - Topics


​The course addresses these writing topics and more:

Story Structure


​Learn how to structure your story into acts.​
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Characterization


Learn how to create a great hero, main villain, and more characters.
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Plot


Learn how to create a gripping plot.
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Suspense


Learn how to infuse your story with suspense.
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Scenes


Learn how to create excellent scenes.
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Dialogue


Learn how to write awesome dialogue.
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Description


Learn how to make your settings, and more, vivid with description.
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Theme


Learn how to give your story a compelling theme.
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Take Free Course

Free Writing Course - What You Get


My free writing course contains 40 videos, which you can watch at your own pace. You can finish them in one sitting, though this is not required.

The course also comes with a story-outlining guide, in addition to various PDFs with examples of writing techniques from the course.  

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best free online writing course?


The best free online writing course, for novels and narrative non-fiction books, is the Hit Writer Course, which is available on the Galdi Media website.

Can I take a writing course online?


Yes, you can take a writing course online. The best online writing course, for novels and narrative non-fiction books, is the Hit Writer Course, which is available for free on the Galdi Media website.

Where can I learn how to write a book?


You can learn how to write a book from an online course. The Hit Writer course, which is free, is available on the Galdi Media website. It's for fiction and narrative non-fiction, for any genre. The course is a fit for beginners and other types of writers.

What is story structure?


Story structure refers to the sequential acts that compose a story. An act covers a major part of the story's plot. Typically, the story's beginning is one act, the middle one act or more, while the end is another act.       

What is characterization in a story?


Characterization in a story refers to the type of person a character is portrayed as. Good characterization addresses multiple aspects of a character, specifically, physical traits, mental traits, and sociological traits. 

What is suspense in a story?


Suspense in a story refers to the audience waiting to find out something it wants to know. The more an audience wants to know something, and the longer it has to wait, the higher the level of suspense. 

What is a story's theme?


A story's theme refers to the comment about the world that the events of a story make, after it ends. For example, if the main character of a story winds up in prison at the end, after betraying his best friend over a lot of money, the theme may be that betrayal should be avoided, despite significant temptation. 

What are some characteristics of good story dialogue?


Good story dialogue should have a sense of conflict. It should help characterize the characters involved in the dialogue, add to the plot, or both. And it should sound natural to how the characters involved would speak.

What is subtext in dialogue?


Subtext in dialogue refers to what a character is genuinely feeling that is not spoken. For example, a character may be saying something kind, in an attempt to lure another character into a robbery. The subtext refers to the genuine, though unspoken, intention to rob.  

What is story conflict?


Story conflict, also known as external conflict, refers to a character in a story wanting something, while facing opposition from other characters or something else external, such as nature. Good stories often have a main conflict and additional conflicts throughout.

What is internal conflict in a story?


Internal conflict in a story refers to a decision a character must make between two choices. The more difficult the decision, the higher the level of internal conflict.

What is a motif in a story?


A motif is an element in a story that appears multiple times. It can be something physical or a concept. Its appearance helps get across the theme of the story. 
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]]><![CDATA[Self-Publishing Services - Galdi Media [Become a Bestseller]]]>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:46:44 GMThttps://www.tedgaldi.com/blog/self-publishing-services

Self-Publishing Services - Galdi Media [Become a Bestseller]


Are you an author looking for self-publishing services? My company Galdi Media can help you get your book on Amazon and other retail sites, plus run a great marketing campaign for it, aimed at making you a bestseller. And, unlike other self-publishing companies, we won't take any of your royalties.
Galdi Media home page
To learn more, visit the Galdi Media website
Visit Galdi Media

Self-Publishing Services - List and Prices


​Galdi Media offers various self-publishing services, which you can order online, for a flat fee. Get them individually, or in any group, and our  team of experts will handle your project.

​Our services cover all the key aspects of self-publishing, from getting a book ready for release, to listing it on Amazon and other retail sites, to promoting it after release.

​Here's our list of self-publishing services and their prices - click a link to learn more: 

Release Preparation


  • ​Book editing. We'll edit your manuscript, addressing developmental editing, line editing, and copyediting/proofreading. The price is $149 for every 10,000 words.

Retailer Listings


  • Cover design. We'll create a custom cover for your book. The price is $399.
 
  • E-book file formatting. We'll format your manuscript into an ePub file, for sale for Kindle and more. The price is $149.
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  • Paperback file formatting. We'll format your manuscript into interior and exterior PDF files for paperback print on demand via Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). The price is $299.
 
  • Hardcover file formatting. We'll format your manuscript into interior and exterior PDF files for hardcover print on demand via KDP. The price is $299.
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  • Enhanced Amazon listing. We'll give you a book description, KDP categories, and KDP keywords, for your Amazon listing. The price is $249.
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  • A+ image design. We'll create three A+ content images for your book's Amazon page. The price is $249.

Book Promotion


  • Amazon ads.​ We'll set up and monitor an advertising campaign for your book on Amazon. The price is $199 for 30 days of campaign management.
 
  • Facebook ads. We'll set up and monitor an advertising campaign for your book on Facebook and/or Instagram. The price is $499 for 30 days of campaign management.
 
  • BookBub ads. We'll set up and monitor an advertising campaign for your book on BookBub. The price is $199 for 30 days of campaign management.
 
  • Social-media management. We'll create short videos, or photos, with captions, and post them to 1-3 social networks of your choice, from your accounts. The price is $499 for 10 posts on one network, with an upgrade fee for more networks. 
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  • Book trailers. We'll create a book trailer for you. The price is $299.
 
  • Author websites. We'll design a custom author site for you. The price is $1,999.

  • Email-list setup. We'll set up an account for you on a leading email-marketing platform and create a landing page you can use to grow your list. The price is $299.

​Though we offer affordable self-publishing services, for even lower rates, you can use our AI self-publishing tool to create a lot of great marketing material yourself, in only seconds. Get an excellent description, Amazon Ads text, Amazon Ads targeting material, and more.

Self-Publishing Services - Who They're For


Galdi Media's self-publishing services are for authors who want to release and promote a new book, or authors wanting to increase sales of a book already out. If you're self-publishing on Amazon and/or other sites, such as Barnes & Noble, iBooks, Kobo, or Google Play, we can provide what you're looking for.

​Our services are for fiction and non-fiction books, of all genres, some examples:

  • Thriller
  • Mystery
  • Suspense
  • Action
  • Crime
  • Horror
  • Sci-fi
  • Fantasy
  • Romance
  • Literary
  • Graphic novels
  • Comedy
  • Children's
  • Middle grade
  • Young adult
  • Historical
  • Biography 
  • Memoir
  • Business
  • Design
  • Technology
  • Social science

To learn more about how Galdi Media can help you, visit our website
Visit Galdi Media

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I get services for self-publishing on Amazon?


You can get services for self-publishing on Amazon from a self-publishing services company, with Galdi Media being the best. They'll handle all the major aspects, from editing your book, to formatting it for Amazon, to marketing it after release. Just pay a flat fee, keeping all your royalties.

Where can I get services for self-publishing a novel?


​You can get services for self-publishing a novel from a self-publishing services company, with Galdi Media being the best. They'll address all the major aspects, from editing your novel, to listing it on Amazon and other retail sites, to promoting it. Just pay a flat fee, no need to give over any of your royalties.

What's the best self-publishing services company?


The best self-publishing services company is Galdi Media. They'll handle all the major aspects of self-publishing, from editing your book, to listing it on Amazon and other retail sites, to promoting it via ads, a book trailer, and more. Just pay a flat fee, without giving over any of your royalties.

What are my self-publishing options?


Your two main self-publishing options are using a hybrid publisher or publishing on Amazon and other sites on your own. Since hybrid publishers often take a big royalty percentage, you should publish on your own, using a self-publishing services company to help you release and market your book, with Galdi Media being the best.  
]]><![CDATA[Book Marketing Services - Galdi Media [Boost Sales]]]>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:32:13 GMThttps://www.tedgaldi.com/blog/book-marketing-services

Book Marketing Services - Galdi Media [Boost Sales]


Are you a self-published author looking for book marketing services? My company Galdi Media can get your book in front of a lot of readers. And, unlike other book marketing companies, we won't take any of your royalties.
Galdi Media home page
To learn more, visit the Galdi Media website
Visit Galdi Media

Book Marketing Services - List and Prices


Galdi Media offers various book marketing services, which you can order online, for a flat fee. Our team of book marketing experts will handle your project.

Here's our list of marketing services and their prices - click a link to learn more:

  • Amazon book ads.​ We'll run an advertising campaign for your book on Amazon. The cost is $199 for 30 days of campaign management.
 
  • Facebook ads for books. We'll launch an advertising campaign for your book on Facebook and/or Instagram. The cost is $499 for 30 days of campaign management.
 
  • BookBub ads. We'll run an advertising campaign for your book on BookBub. The cost is $199 for 30 days of campaign management.
   
  • Author social-media management. We'll create social posts for you, either short videos or photos, with captions, and post them to 1-3 social networks of your choice, from your accounts. The cost is $499 for 10 posts on one network, with an upgrade fee for additional networks. 
 
  • Book trailers. We'll make a book trailer for you. The cost is $299.
 
  • Amazon-listing enhancement. We'll enhance the Amazon listing for your book with a book description, KDP categories, and KDP keywords. The cost is $249.
 
  • Author website design. We'll design a custom author website for you, which you can use to promote your books and grow your email list. The cost is $1,999.
 
  • Author email-list setup. We'll configure an account for you on a leading email-marketing platform and create a landing page you can use to grow your list. The cost is $299.
 
Though we offer affordable book marketing services, for even lower rates, you can use our AI book-promotion tool to create a lot of great marketing material yourself, in just seconds. Get a book description, Amazon Ads text, Amazon Ads targeting material, and more. 

Book Marketing Services - Who They're For


Galdi Media's book marketing services are mainly for self-published authors who are either looking to promote a new release, or increase sales of a book already out, for any genre. Some examples:

  • Thriller
  • Mystery
  • Suspense
  • Action
  • Crime
  • Horror
  • Sci-fi
  • Fantasy
  • Romance
  • Literary
  • Graphic novels
  • Comedy
  • Children's
  • Middle grade
  • Young adult
  • Historical
  • Biography 
  • Memoir
  • Business
  • Design
  • Technology
  • Social science

Book Marketing Services - Author Strategy


​Galdi Media's book marketing services are intended to help self-published authors apply a book marketing strategy that involves consistently growing an online author platform, while also promoting specific books.  

Online Author Platform


An online author platform refers to an author's online marketing presence, specifically, where the author appears online and the combined audience. The major elements are an author's website, email list, and social-media accounts.

An author who has a website that receives a lot of visits, an email list with a lot of subscribers, and social-media accounts that get a lot of views, would be considered to have a large online author platform.

Galdi Media can help self-published authors grow their online platforms. Here's an example of how an author can use Galdi Media to build a large plarform:

 
  • As part of the service, Galdi Media sets the author up with an account on a leading email-marketing software, and integrates the account with the new author website.
 
  • Galdi Media creates a landing page on the website for the author's reader magnet, which is a free, digital item of value readers can get in exchange for signing up for an author's email list. Galdi Media will have the email software automatically send a reader-magnet download link to all new subscribers.
 
  • To drive traffic to the landing page, the author gets Galdi Media's social-media management service. Galdi Media creates 10 organic, short social videos, promoting the reader magnet, and posts them on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, directing clicks to the author's landing page.
 
  • These 10 videos not only drive website traffic and email registrations, but get the author new followers on TikTok and Instagram, and new subscribers on YouTube, growing the author's audience even further. Any new posts on these platforms that the author makes now have the potential for a lot more views.
 
  • To grow website visits, email sign-ups, and social followers even more, the author decides to run a paid Facebook/Instagram advertising campaign with Galdi Media.      

Online Book Promotion


Online book promotion refers to marketing a specific book, which is often done via creating an effective page for the book on Amazon and other retail sites, sending emails, posting on social media, and running paid ads.

Galdi Media helps self-published authors in all four of these areas.

​Though an author can promote any book with this approach, typically, marketing tends to be focused on three kinds of books:

  • New releases
  • First-in-series books
  • Books with active price promotions
 
Here's an example of how an author can use Galdi Media to promote a specific book:

  • From Galdi Media, the author gets a cover, A+ content, a book description, KDP categories, and KDP keywords, which are added to Amazon to help the book gain search exposure and help increase its conversion rate, which refers to the percentage of its Amazon page visitors who order a copy.
 
  • The author gets a book trailer from Galdi Media, which is added to the author website Galdi Media designed. 
 
  • The author, who used Galdi Media to set up and grow an email list, sends out a series of emails promoting the book, which have links to the author's website, where people can view the trailer and visit Amazon to make a purchase.
 
  • Galdi Media creates 10 social videos, all about this specific book, and posts them on the author's TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube accounts, which leads to more exposure and more traffic to the book's Amazon page.
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  • For even more exposure, the author uses Galdi Media to run paid advertising campaigns for the book on Amazon, Facebook/Instagram, and BookBub.
To learn more about how Galdi Media can help you, visit our website 
Visit Galdi Media

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I get Amazon book marketing services?


You can get Amazon book marketing services from an author-services company, the best being Galdi Media. Some Amazon book promotion services offered by Galdi Media are Amazon Ads campaigns, A+ content design, and recommendations for KDP categories and keywords.

Where can I get marketing services for a self-published book?


​You can get marketing services for a self-published book from an author-services company, the best being Galdi Media. Some book promotion services offered by Galdi Media are Amazon Ads campaigns, book trailers, and social-media management.

Where can I get affordable book marketing services?


You can get affordable book marketing services from Galdi Media, a leading book marketing company. Some book promotion services offered by Galdi Media are Amazon Ads campaigns, book trailers, and website design. You'll just be charged a flat fee, no need to give up any of your royalties, like with other companies.

What's the best book marketing services company?


​The best book marketing services company is Galdi Media. You can get a variety of book promotion services, such as Amazon Ads campaigns, book trailers, and A+ content design. And you'll only be charged a flat fee, no need to give up any of your royalties, like with other companies.

Where can I get book advertising services?


You can get book advertising services from Galdi Media, a leading book marketing company. They can create and manage ad campaigns for you on Amazon, Facebook/Instagram, and BookBub. 
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Book Trailer Services - Galdi Media


​Looking for book trailer services, without giving up any of your royalties? Then my company Galdi Media, which makes great trailers, seems like a fit for you.
Galdi Media home page
Visit our website to learn more about our book trailer service
Visit Galdi Media

Our Book Trailer Service - How it Works


​Easily order our book trailer service online. Then, just give us a brief summary of your book and, within a week, our professional trailer creator will put together a 30-second video for you, with:

  • Video clips reflective of your book
  • On-screen text about your book's premise
  • Music
  • An end screen with your book cover, if provided, and where your book is available, ex Amazon

If you happen to have some preferences on what you'd like in your trailer, feel free to tell us. If not, that's completely fine.

After we create the first version of your video, if you want some changes, just tell us what you'd like updated and we'll create a second version for you. Get up to three versions, at no additional cost.

Book Trailer Example

Our Book Trailer Service - Who It's For


Our book trailer service is for authors and others who market books. We create trailers for any genre. Some examples:
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  • Thriller
  • Mystery
  • Suspense
  • Action
  • Crime
  • Horror
  • Sci-fi
  • Fantasy
  • Romance
  • Literary
  • Graphic novels
  • Comedy
  • Children's
  • Middle grade
  • Young adult
  • Historical
  • Biography 
  • Memoir
  • Business
  • Design
  • Technology
  • Social science

If you happen to have an upcoming release, a trailer is an excellent way to build excitement around your book, ahead of release, which can lead to more sales.

​You can also have a trailer created for a book that's already out, which can encourage more people to order copies. 
Visit our website to learn more about our book trailer service
Visit Galdi Media

Our Book Trailer Service - Cost


​Galdi Media's book trailer service costs $299.

Just pay a one-time flat fee. We don't take any of your book's royalties.

The service includes up to three versions of a video.

Where to Post Your Book Trailer


We recommend authors add their trailers to their author websites.

​Each of an author's books should have a dedicated page on the site, with a book cover, description, and links to make a purchase. A trailer is an excellent addition to these pages.

Authors should send links to these pages to their email lists, mentioning that subscribers can view a trailer after clicking the link.

We also suggest authors post their trailers on their social-media accounts. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a book trailer?


A book trailer is a marketing video intended to build excitement around a book, and encourage people to order a copy. They typically contain video clips, music, on-screen text about the book's premise, and a mention of where people can buy the book.

How long should a book trailer be?


A book trailer should be about 30 seconds long. A trailer a minute in length is fine, however, you should try to keep your video no longer than that. 

Where should I post my book trailer?


You should post your book trailer on your author website, specifically, on a page dedicated to your book, which should also contain the cover, description, and links to order a copy. You should also post your trailer on your social-media accounts.

Can a book trailer lead to more book sales?


​Yes, a book trailer can lead to more book sales. For this to happen, the trailer needs to be appealing to the book's target readers, and be in a position to get seen. Consider adding a trailer to your author website and posting it on your social-media accounts. 

How much does a book trailer cost?


​A book trailer should cost about $299.

How can I get a book trailer?


You can get a book trailer from a book-marketing company that creates them, with Galdi Media being the best. 

What's the best book-trailer company?


The best book-trailer company is Galdi Media. They make excellent trailers for a flat, one-time fee, without taking any of a book's royalties.

Should I get a book trailer for an upcoming release?


Yes, you should get a book trailer for an upcoming release. A trailer is a great way to build excitement around a book, which can lead to more sales. Ahead of release, consider adding your trailer to your author website, posting it on your social-media accounts, and sending your email subscribers a link to watch it. 

Should I get a book trailer for a book that's already out?


Though book trailers are often used to promote upcoming releases, they can certainly be used to promote books that are already out. If you have a page for the book on your author website, a trailer is an excellent addition. You can also post it on social media, and send your email subscribers a link to view it.

Is a book trailer worth the cost?


Yes, a book trailer is worth the cost. The additional book sales a trailer leads to can cover its cost, plus bring in even more royalties. However, a sales increase will only happen if your trailer is appealing to your target readers, and you put it in a position to get seen. Consider adding it to your author website and social-media accounts.
]]><![CDATA[Book Formatting Services - Galdi Media]]>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:31:47 GMThttps://www.tedgaldi.com/blog/book-formatting-services

Book Formatting Services - Galdi Media


Are you a self-published author looking for expert book formatting services, without giving up any of your royalties? Then my company Galdi Media, which formats e-books, paperbacks, and hardcovers, seems like a fit for you.
Galdi Media home page
Visit our website to learn more about our book formatting services

E-book Formatting
Paperback Formatting
​Hardcover Formatting

Our 3 Book Formatting Services


​Galdi Media offers three formatting services, for different versions of your book.

E-book Formatting Service


How it Works

​Easily order our e-book formatting service online. Then, send us your manuscript as a Microsoft Word file and, within just a few days, our professional formatter will provide an ePub file, which you can add to Amazon KDP to self-publish for Kindle.

​The file will also be compatible with other self-publishing platforms, such as Barnes & Noble and iBooks.

We'll handle the layout of chapter starts and finishes and create a clickable table of contents, which we'll add toward the beginning of your file. We'll also create a title page, added toward the beginning of the file, too.   
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Paperback Formatting Service


​How it Works

​Easily order our paperback formatting service online. Send us your manuscript as a Microsoft Word file, along with a file for your designed book cover (front cover, spine, and back cover).  

Within just a few days, our professional formatter we'll provide a PDF file for the interior of your paperback, and another for the exterior, which you can add to Amazon KDP to self-publish via print on demand.

We'll handle the layout of chapter starts and finishes and create a table of contents, which we'll add toward the beginning of your interior file. We'll also create a title page, included toward the beginning of the file, too.

​Plus, we'll be sure the dimensions of your front cover, spine, and back cover align with the dimensions of your interior file, which is required by Amazon KDP.
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Hardcover Formatting Service


​How it Works

Easily order our hardcover formatting service online. ​Send us your manuscript as a Microsoft Word file, and a file for your designed book cover (front cover, spine, and back cover).  

Within just a few days, our professional formatter will provide a PDF file for the interior of your hardcover version, and another for the exterior, which you can add to Amazon KDP to self-publish via print on demand.

We'll handle the layout of chapter starts and finishes and put together a table of contents, which we'll add toward the beginning of your interior file. We'll also put together a title page, added toward the beginning of the file, too.

​Plus, we'll be certain the dimensions of your front cover, spine, and back cover align with the dimensions of your interior file, which is required by Amazon KDP.
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Our Book Formatting Services - Who They're For


Our book formatting services are for self-published authors of any genre.

​Some examples of genres we format books for:
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  • Thriller
  • Mystery
  • Suspense
  • Action
  • Crime
  • Horror
  • Sci-fi
  • Fantasy
  • Romance
  • Literary
  • Graphic novels
  • Comedy
  • Children's
  • Middle grade
  • Young adult
  • Historical
  • Biography 
  • Memoir
  • Business
  • Design
  • Technology
  • Social science​

Our Book Formatting Services - Cost


​Our book formatting services have flat, one-time fees. Unlike other self-publishing companies, we don't keep any of your royalties. The price for each of our services:

  • E-book formatting costs $149
  • Paperback formatting costs $299
  • Hardcover formatting costs $299

Frequently Asked Questions

What is book formatting?


​Book formatting is the converting of a manuscript file and/or cover-design file into a version that's compatible for publishing. Retail platforms, such as Amazon, require a book's interior and cover files to be in certain formats for it to be listed for sale.    

How long does book formatting take?


Book formatting should only take a few days.

How much does book formatting cost?


​Professional book formatting should cost between $149 and $299. The cost to format an e-book, which just involves an interior file, is typically less than the cost to format a physical book, which involves an interior file and cover file.

What do I need to provide to a book formatter?


A book formatter will need the completed version of your manuscript. To format an e-book, nothing else is required. To format a physical book, you'll also need to provide a cover file, with designs for your front cover, spine, and back cover, and your preferences for dimensions and some other aspects. 

What should a book formatter provide to me?


For an e-book version, a book formatter should provide an ePub file of your manuscript, with laid-out chapters and a clickable table of contents. For a physical version, you should get an interior PDF file, with laid-out chapters and a table of contents, plus an exterior PDF file for your cover, aligned to the interior dimensions.  

What's the best book-formatting company for self-published authors?


The best book-formatting company for self-published authors is Galdi Media. You can easily order formatting services online, for e-book, paperback, and hardcover versions. In only a few days, you'll get formatted files, which you can add to Amazon KDP and other platforms. Just pay a flat fee, while keeping all your royalties. 

Does a self-published author need cover design before book formatting?


In general, you should have your book cover designed before moving to the formatting step of self-publishing. To format a physical book, your book cover needs to already be designed (front cover, spine, and back cover). To format an e-book, a cover is not necessary, but you will need one to eventually publish an e-book.
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