Cookbooks & recipe books
Cookbook eBook formatting for Kindle and Apple Books
Recipes are hard to get right in an eBook: ingredient lists, numbered steps, timings, and photos all need to stay readable in a kitchen, on a phone. That's exactly what we build.
- Readable ingredient lists and numbered steps
- Linked recipe index and chapter navigation
- Food photography optimized for every screen
- Reflowable or fixed layout
Recipe structure that works on a phone
We style every recipe consistently: title, yield and timings, ingredient list, numbered method, and notes. Each recipe is linked from a clickable index so readers can jump straight to what they want to cook, which is the feature cookbook buyers mention most in reviews.
Most cookbooks work best as reflowable eBooks so text stays large and readable. Highly designed cookbooks with photo spreads can be built in fixed layout instead. We'll recommend the right option for your book; see our fixed-layout guide for the trade-offs.
What's included
- Consistently styled recipes (yield, time, ingredients, method)
- Clickable recipe index and chapter TOC
- Optimized food photos placed inline
- Reflowable or fixed-layout EPUB 3 and Kindle files
- Device QA on Kindle, iPad, and phone
Why authors choose Real Self Publishing
Hand-formatted, never automated
Every book is built by a person who cleans the code behind your text, not pushed through a one-click converter.
18+ years of experience
Formatting eBooks for authors and publishers since 2008, through every change in Kindle and EPUB standards.
48-hour delivery
Most eBooks are delivered within 48 hours of receiving your final manuscript.
Free unlimited revisions
Two weeks of unlimited revisions after delivery, and we fix any store rejection free.
Fixed price, shown up front
See your exact price online before you pay. No quotes to wait for and no surprise fees.
Tested on real devices
Checked in Kindle Previewer, Apple Books, and Adobe Digital Editions on phone, tablet, and e-reader.
| Real Self Publishing | Freelance marketplace | Automated converter | DIY software | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formatted by hand | Yes | Varies | No | You do it |
| Starting price | $45 | ≈ $50–$100+ | Free–$ | $0–$250 |
| Price known before paying | Yes | Often after a quote | Yes | Yes |
| Delivery | 48 hours (most books) | Varies | Instant | Your time |
| Revisions | Unlimited for 2 weeks | Limited by package | None | You do it |
| Kindle + EPUB included | Yes | Sometimes extra | Varies | Usually |
| Device QA | Yes | Varies | No | You do it |
How it works
- 1
Get your price
Choose your book type, page count, and extras to see the exact price instantly.
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Pay securely
Pay by card on this site. You get an order reference by email right away.
- 3
Send your manuscript
Email your file to [email protected] with your order reference.
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Approve and publish
Review your files, request any changes, then upload to KDP and other stores.
What authors say
I love the way my book and eBook turned out. Very excited!
Leslie Evans Thorne, author of Take This Job and S.H.O.V.E. IT
The people at Real Self Publishing were so good to work with, definitely recommend them.
Lorii Abela, author of Sexy Secrets to a Juicy Love Life
They did everything for me from editing to website design , One Sheet design. They really know the publishing business and I couldn't be happier.
Debra Angilletta, author of The Six Figure Schedule
Cookbook formatting FAQ
How much does cookbook formatting cost?
Cookbook eBook formatting starts at $75 for up to 100 pages, then $0.75 per page, with photos and recipe index included.
Should my cookbook be fixed layout?
Usually no. Reflowable layout keeps recipes readable on phones. Fixed layout suits photo-led cookbooks where the design of each spread matters most.
Ready when you are
Cookbook formatting from $75. See your exact price, pay securely, and get your files in as little as 48 hours.