Formatting Checklist

Formatting Checklist for Authors

Make sure your book looks professional before you hit publish. This printable checklist walks you through every stage of formatting, from preparing your manuscript to exporting clean ebook and print files.

Inside, you’ll check off:

• Manuscript prep (indents, spacing, scene breaks)
• Ebook formatting essentials (TOC, fonts, images)
• Print formatting setup (trim size, margins, page numbers)
• Styling and design details (fonts, flourishes, widows/orphans)
• A final pre-publish review to catch errors before launch
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👉 Perfect for authors who want a simple, actionable list to keep beside them while formatting, or to understand what a professional formatter does behind the scenes.