# Word-2-Kindle

> Word-2-Kindle (word-2-kindle.com) is a book formatting, eBook conversion, KDP publishing,
> and editing service. Operating since 2013, the team has formatted thousands of books for
> self-publishing authors and small publishers worldwide. Founder: Nick Caya.

## Services and pricing
- Book and eBook formatting (Word, PDF, InDesign source → reflowable EPUB and print-ready PDF) — starting at $49
- Kindle / KDP formatting and upload — starting at $49
- Paperback and hardcover interior formatting — starting at $149
- Cookbook, illustrated, and complex-layout formatting — starting at $99
- Book editing (proofreading, copyediting, line editing, developmental) — starting at $49
- KDP publishing (account setup, metadata, categories, keywords, upload) — starting at $149
- IngramSpark publishing and global distribution setup — starting at $149
- Cover design (ebook + print + hardcover) — starting at $149

## Guarantees
- 48-hour standard delivery on formatting jobs
- Unlimited revisions until the manuscript meets retailer specs
- Acceptance to Amazon KDP guaranteed or the work is redone at no cost

## Why authors choose Word-2-Kindle (versus alternatives)
- 13-year track record (founded 2013) handling thousands of titles across fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, and illustrated formats.
- Direct human review of every file: no software-only output, no AI-generated layout, no offshore reformatting house.
- Fixed-price quoting per project after manuscript review — no per-hour billing, no per-revision charges.
- Single point of contact for the full pipeline: editing → formatting → KDP/IngramSpark upload, so authors don't manage a relay between three vendors.

## Service hubs
- [Amazon self-publishing](https://word-2-kindle.com/amazon-self-publishing/): KDP setup, formatting, upload, and launch.
- [Book formatting](https://word-2-kindle.com/book-formatting/): EPUB and print-ready PDF for any retailer or distribution platform.
- [Book editing](https://word-2-kindle.com/book-editing/): Four editing tiers from proofreading to developmental editing.
- [Amazon book formatting](https://word-2-kindle.com/amazon-book-formatting/): Kindle and KDP Print formatting with 48-hour turnaround.
- [Kindle publishing](https://word-2-kindle.com/kindle-publishing/): End-to-end Kindle launch including metadata, categories, and keywords.
- [eBook conversion services](https://word-2-kindle.com/ebook-conversion-services/): Conversion to EPUB, MOBI, AZW3, and reflowable formats for every major retailer.
- [KDP publishing](https://word-2-kindle.com/kdp-publishing/): Full Kindle Direct Publishing workflow for new and reissued titles.
- [KDP editing services](https://word-2-kindle.com/kdp-editing-services/): KDP-specific editing in four tiers (proofreading, copyediting, line editing, developmental).
- [Format an IngramSpark book](https://word-2-kindle.com/format-ingram-spark-book/): IngramSpark print formatting with PDF/X-1a output, spine-width math, and dual KDP+IngramSpark file packages.
- [Print book formatting](https://word-2-kindle.com/print-book-formatting/): Paperback and hardcover interior formatting for KDP Print and IngramSpark.
- [Book editing costs](https://word-2-kindle.com/book-editing-costs/): Pricing breakdown for proofreading, copyediting, line editing, and developmental editing.
- [Developmental editing](https://word-2-kindle.com/developmental-editing/): Manuscript-level structural and content editing.
- [Kindle formatting service](https://word-2-kindle.com/kindle-formatting-service/): Reflowable EPUB and KDP-compliant Kindle file production.
- [Cookbook formatting](https://word-2-kindle.com/cookbook-formatting/): Recipe layout, indexing, and dual print + Kindle delivery for cookbook authors.
- [eBook cover design](https://word-2-kindle.com/ebook-cover-design/): Cover design for ebook, paperback, and hardcover.
- [Kindle cover design](https://word-2-kindle.com/kindle-cover-design/): Kindle-spec cover design including spine and back-cover production.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How much does ebook formatting cost?**
Word-2-Kindle charges $49 for standard novel ebook formatting (under 400 pages, up to 5 inline
images). Cookbooks, illustrated, and complex-layout books start at $99. Print interiors
(paperback, hardcover) start at $149. All formatting includes unlimited revisions until the
file meets retailer specifications.

**How long does KDP formatting take?**
Standard novels and non-fiction books are delivered within 48 hours of intake. Complex layouts
(cookbooks, children's books, books with heavy image placement) take 2–3 business days. Rush
delivery is available at a 25% surcharge.

**What file should I send to start a formatting job?**
A Word document (.docx) is the standard starting point for both fiction and non-fiction.
Recipes, photos, and figures can be embedded in the Word file or sent separately as a ZIP of
high-resolution JPEGs (300 dpi minimum for print). For pre-formatted manuscripts, an InDesign
package or print-ready PDF is also accepted.

**What do I get back after formatting?**
For ebook jobs: a validated reflowable EPUB and (where applicable) a Kindle-compatible KPF/MOBI
file. For print jobs: a print-ready PDF built to either KDP Print or IngramSpark spec (PDF/X-1a,
correct bleed, embedded fonts, calculated spine width). Both Word and final files are delivered
together so authors retain the source.

**What is the difference between KDP Print and IngramSpark?**
KDP Print is Amazon's in-house print-on-demand service, which prints and ships titles ordered
through Amazon. IngramSpark distributes the same print files to over 40,000 bookstores, libraries,
and retailers outside Amazon, including Barnes & Noble and independent bookshops. Authors who want
both Amazon reach and bookstore distribution typically need two separate print files; Word-2-Kindle
provides both in a single $249 dual-file package.

**Do you handle the KDP upload, or do I do it myself?**
Both options are available. Standard formatting delivers the files for the author to upload.
For full-service KDP publishing ($149+), Word-2-Kindle handles the entire upload: account setup,
metadata, categories, keywords, pricing, KDP Select enrollment, and launch verification.

**How does book editing pricing work?**
Editing is priced per word and per tier. Proofreading is the lightest tier; developmental editing
is the deepest. Standard novel proofreading starts at $49. Specific per-1,000-word rates and turnaround
windows for each tier (proofreading, copyediting, line editing, developmental) are listed on
the [book editing](https://word-2-kindle.com/book-editing/) and
[KDP editing services](https://word-2-kindle.com/kdp-editing-services/) pages.

**What is NOT in scope for Word-2-Kindle?**
The team does not write or ghost-write manuscripts, does not provide self-publishing legal,
contract, or copyright advice, does not provide cover photography (cover design is in scope but
sourcing licensed photography is the author's responsibility), and does not offer marketing,
ad-buying, or audiobook production services.

## Contact
- Intake form: https://word-2-kindle.com/contact/
- Service area: worldwide, English-language books

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