Non-fiction, academic & business
Non-fiction and textbook eBook formatting
Footnotes, tables, charts, sidebars, and multi-level headings are where DIY eBooks fall apart. We format complex non-fiction so it's as easy to navigate on a Kindle as in print.
- Linked footnotes and endnotes that jump back
- Tables and charts readable on small screens
- Multi-level headings and detailed TOC
- Business, self-help, memoir, and academic titles
Built for complex content
| Element | Common DIY problem | How we handle it |
|---|---|---|
| Footnotes | Lost or dumped at the end with no links | Linked notes with a return link to the text |
| Tables | Cut off or unreadable on phones | Responsive tables, or crisp images for very wide ones |
| Charts & diagrams | Blurry or tiny | High-resolution images sized for each device |
| Headings | Flat TOC that's hard to navigate | Multi-level TOC reflecting your structure |
| Index | Page numbers that mean nothing in an eBook | Linked index entries |
| Sidebars & callouts | Merged into body text | Styled boxes that stand out |
Who we format for
Business and leadership books, self-help, health and wellness, memoir, history, course companions, workbooks, and academic texts. If your book has more than a handful of tables or many images, choose the complex option at checkout or contact us for a fixed quote.
What's included
- Linked footnotes or endnotes
- Responsive tables and optimized charts
- Multi-level linked table of contents
- Linked index (if supplied)
- Styled sidebars, quotes, and callouts
- EPUB 3 and Kindle-ready files with QA
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.
- 2
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.
- 4
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
Non-fiction & textbook formatting FAQ
Can eBooks have footnotes?
Yes. We convert footnotes to linked notes: readers tap the number to read the note and tap again to return to where they were.
How do tables look on a Kindle?
Simple tables are built as real, responsive tables. Very wide tables are converted to high-resolution images so they stay readable rather than being cut off.
How much does non-fiction formatting cost?
Non-fiction formatting starts at $45 for up to 70 pages, $75 up to 150 pages, and $100 up to 250 pages. Books with many tables or images may use complex pricing from $75.
Ready when you are
Non-fiction & textbook formatting from $45. See your exact price, pay securely, and get your files in as little as 48 hours.