Includes

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Deliverables

EPUB file for a fixed or reflowable ebook

Process

1–2 weeks

I do not simply export your ebook as an EPUB—I deliver a quality ebook conversion with accessibility best practices in mind.

I structure and tag the InDesign file, as well as manually refine the code in Sigil for a better reading experience. I include ARIA roles, metadata, a page list, HTML cleanup, and more.

I validate every EPUB using Ace by DAISY and pagina’s EPUB Checker.

Note: While I strive for accessibility best practices and ensure EPUBs are validated, this still does not ensure they are in full compliance with EAA/WCAG standards. I do not currently guarantee full compliance with EAA/WCAG standards.

Pricing

$1/page (based on the final print page count)

Minimum: $100

If you have more complex formatting in your publication (footnotes, an index, etc.), the price may increase because of the time required tending to these areas.

An ebook quote is given after the publication’s interior has been finalized.

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Extras

Alt Text: $5 per image for simple content, with a higher rate for complex charts, diagrams, or educational illustrations. A flat rate can also be discussed for your project after reviewing the materials.

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What if I need an ARC ebook and a final ebook?

Unfortunately, the ebook conversion process requires me to reformat everything. So, I have to charge for 2 separate ebooks (one being the ARC, and the other the final).

However, if you don’t want to pay for 2 ebooks, here are some options:

Use a pdf instead (I recommend this option)
Quick-and-dirty export for the ARC ebook: I’ll structure and tag the file in InDesign, and simply export from there. I won’t refine the code for this one. I would charge half of the final ebook price. </aside>

Reflowable or Fixed Ebook—What’s the Difference?

Reflowable: readers have the capability to adjust font, size, margins, etc., causing the text to “reflow”

Most common
More accessible
Original design/layout is lost
Best for: simple layouts with mostly text

Fixed: preserves original design and layout but limits customizations, meaning text doesn’t reflow and readers may have to zoom in and out

Less accessible
Preserves design/layout
Best for: illustrated books, magazines, or poetry with unique spacing

Resources

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Page Count Calculator

If you’re curious about how many pages your print book will be, you can use this page calculator to figure out an estimate.

Please note that this is only an estimate, and I cannot guarantee that it will be accurate, as it depends on a variety of different factors, including font size, space between lines, margins, etc.

After finalizing your sample design, I can give you a more accurate estimate.

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Preview your ebook

You can open the EPUB file in Calibre, Adobe Digital Editions, Kindle Previewer, and Apple Books.

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