FAQs

How did you make this so affordable?

We’ve taken a lot of the guesswork out of the process, and handcrafted three beautiful formatting options. By focusing on a select few options (and standardizing our submission process), we’re able to pass the savings down to you.

What types of books do you format?

We format fiction and non-fiction books, including fantasy, science fiction, romance, romantasy, and more.

However, we do not accept children’s illustrated books, scientific, technical, or academic manuscripts at this time.

Do you have a book of poetry? Please contact us before you order to see if we’re a good fit for your work.

How does this process work?

Great question!

First, you’ll receive an email after purchase inviting you to fill out details regarding your book. This email will include the most up-to-date information regarding what you can expect during the process, the manuscript submission requirements, the cover image requirements, and other necessary details.

Then, after you’ve filled out everything and submitted your files, you get to sit back! We’ve got it from there.

Once your book is formatted (normally within three to five business days), we’ll send you another email, letting you know where to access your formatted files. You’ll have ten days to download your beautifully-formatted book, after which we will securely delete your files on our end.

Need more time to download your files? Please contact us and include your order number with your request and we’ll get you sorted.

What are your formatting style options?

You can view our current options here (scroll down!). You’ll see them again on the order survey after purchase.

What files will I receive after purchasing?

You’ll receive multiple files:

One (1) generic ePub file. This comes with the cover image you submitted. We recommend this one for services like D2D.

One (1) Amazon-specific ePub file. This comes with the cover image you submitted.

One (1) Apple Books-specific ePub file. This comes with the cover image you submitted.

One (1) Google Play-specific ePub file. This comes with the cover image you submitted.

One (1) Nook-specific ePub file. This comes with the cover image you submitted.

One (1) Kobo-specific ePub file. This comes with the cover image you submitted.

One (1) PDF that is “Print ready” in 5.5in x 8.5in dimensions (in an industry standard PDF/X-1a file format). This does not come with the cover image you submitted. For print-ready PDFs, you would normally upload the book and the cover separately due to the printer requirements. Please check with your printer for further details.

When can I expect delivery of my files?

Our average turn-around time is one to three business days.

What will be included as part of my book?

Great question! We include the following as standard in every book we process:

  1. Cover image (ePubs only; exactly as provided by you)

  2. Half-title page (print only)

  3. Title page

  4. Reverse title (Also known as the copyright page; we’ll include the verbiage on our end. Don’t include it!)

  5. Dedication

  6. Table of contents (We’ll automatically generate this, please do not include as part of your manuscript)

  7. Your novel. Every chapter begins on the right side, and includes the prologue and epilogue, if you provide one.

If you provide the following as part of your manuscript (properly titled, as follows), we’ll include it for no extra charge:

  1. Blurbs

  2. Epigraph

  3. Foreword

  4. Introduction

  5. Preface

  6. Afterward

  7. Acknowledgements

  8. Also by

  9. We encourage you to have an “Also by”! It’s been proven to increase your revenue (but our lawyer says we can’t guarantee it, sorry!).

What are the manuscript requirements?

Please visit our submission requirements page for the latest guidance.

What are the cover image requirements?

Please visit our submission requirements page for the latest guidance.

What if my cover image doesn't meet the requirements?

The customer is responsible for providing high-resolution images. If your image doesn't meet the requirements, the quality of the final product may be affected.

Will you edit my cover image?

Deep Tide Books will not edit or provide images of any kind.

Do you offer editing or proofreading services?

Sorry, we do not provide editing or proofreading services at this time.

Can you include images or tables in my book?

We can! Click here to send us a message for a custom quote. Generally, custom projects start at $59. You’ll have to provide the images and tables.

Can you format LitRPG or similar books with stats and tables?

We can definitely do LitRPG, but custom tables are currently not available at the low price we offer.

We recommend you format your stat blocks like the Primal Hunter, or as a list.

If you want your tables in the novel, we’re more than happy to help. Click here to send us a message for a custom quote. Generally, custom projects start at $59.

What if my manuscript doesn’t meet your requirements?

Please ensure that it does. However, if the formatting process fails outright for a reason, Deep Tide Books will inform you and give you an opportunity to correct your manuscript. You can then upload your corrected manuscript that meets all the Deep Tide Books manuscript requirements. There will be no charge for a second attempt in this case.

However, we do not allow refunds on successfully processed manuscripts. This is due to the custom nature of the service. In this case, we invite you to correct your manuscript and submit another order.

What if I’m unhappy due to reasons not listed?

Sorry; due to the custom nature of the service, we do not allow refunds on successfully processed manuscripts. We invite you to correct your manuscript and submit another order.