Publishers & small presses
eBook conversion services for publishers and backlists
Small presses, imprints, and agencies trust us to convert frontlist and backlist titles to EPUB 3 and Kindle with consistent styling, validated files, and predictable turnaround.
- Frontlist and backlist conversion at volume
- Consistent house style across every title
- EPUB 3, Kindle, fixed layout, and XML
- Accessible EPUB with alt text and semantics
Any source, consistent output
We take InDesign packages, Word files, print PDFs, and scanned books, and deliver EPUB 3 and Kindle-ready files that follow one house style across your list. For digital workflows we also provide XML tagging so content can be reused across web, print, and digital channels.
Accessibility built in
Accessibility requirements for eBooks are growing, including the European Accessibility Act, which has applied to eBooks sold in the EU since June 2025. We build with semantic markup, logical reading order, image descriptions, and accessibility metadata so your titles are ready for stricter retailer and library requirements.
What's included
- Bulk conversion from InDesign, Word, PDF, or scans
- House style applied consistently across titles
- EPUB 3, Kindle, and fixed-layout outputs
- XML tagging on request
- Accessibility metadata and alt text
- EPUBCheck validation for every title
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
Publisher & backlist conversion FAQ
Do you offer volume pricing for publishers?
Yes. Contact us with the number of titles, source formats, and complexity, and we'll quote per-title pricing for the whole project.
Can you make our backlist accessible?
Yes. We add semantic structure, image descriptions, and accessibility metadata, which helps meet retailer requirements and laws such as the European Accessibility Act.
Ready when you are
Publisher & backlist conversion from $45. See your exact price, pay securely, and get your files in as little as 48 hours.