Transform your manuscript into a beautifully designed digital book. No stress, no confusion, just results. Format your eBooks for major platforms like Amazon Kindle, Kobo, and Apple Books. Supporting key formats such as EPUB, MOBI, and PDF, Spines ensures your story looks stunning and reads flawlessly across all devices.
Seamless Digital and eBook Creation for Every Author
Professional Designs with a Personal Touch
Our ebook creation service goes beyond the basics. Whether you use our design tool or work with a professional designer, we make sure your eBook cover fits exact specs, includes your ISBN, and stands out on every storefront. You can customize fonts, line spacing, margins, and chapter headings. Plus, we’ll format your book using best practices for reflowable design, clickable TOCs, and interactive links that enhance your reader’s experience.
User-Friendly Technology and Support
Use our dashboard to format and customize your manuscript, or have our team handle it for you. Spines supports EPUB, MOBI, and PDF formats so your book is compatible with every major platform. Need help? Our publishing team is always just a click away. We also offer support for extended manuscripts via our Additional Words Add-On.
Results That Captivate Readers
We optimize every file to meet the exact specs of platforms like Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo, and Google Play. Fast load times, clean formatting, and flawless readability across tablets, phones, and eReaders ensure your book looks its best everywhere.
Ready for Global Reach
From ISBN assignment to metadata optimization, we take care of the technical details that help your book get discovered. You'll be ready to publish wide or go exclusive, your choice. We’ll even guide you through selecting categories and keywords that boost discoverability
Your Complete Guide to Crafting a Professional eBook
Whether you’re looking to create an eBook yourself or use Spines’ professional services, here’s how the process unfolds:
Assess Your eBook’s Requirements Choose your format (EPUB, MOBI, PDF) based on where you want to distribute.
Prepare Your Manuscript Make sure your manuscript is thoroughly edited and ready for formatting. This includes clear chapters, clean formatting, and an error-free draft.
Format Your eBook Use eBook creation software or professional services to format your text. Apply consistent fonts, headers, spacing, and margins.
Add Visual Enhancements Include a professional cover design, images, or charts to enrich the reader experience. These elements should be properly optimized for digital platforms.
Optimize Metadata: Write a compelling book description, select the right categories, and add keywords to boost searchability.
Test Your eBook: Preview your eBook on multiple devices and platforms to ensure it displays correctly. Check for errors in layout, formatting, and hyperlinks.
Finalize and Publish: Once your eBook meets all standards, finalize the file and upload it to your chosen distribution platforms.
Take Your Book Further: Beyond eBook Creation
Book Cover Design
Make your eBook stand out with a professionally crafted cover.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Digital eBook Explained
What file formats are included in Spines’ eBook creation services (e.g., EPUB, MOBI, PDF)?
Spines provides eBooks in EPUB, MOBI, and PDF formats, ensuring compatibility with all major digital platforms and devices. EPUB is the standard format for platforms like Apple Books and Kobo, while MOBI is included for Kindle compatibility. The PDF version reflects the book’s interior layout and is useful for review or print consistency. These files are professionally formatted to meet distribution requirements and are optimized for clarity and readability across e-readers and apps.
Can Spines help me design a professional cover specifically for my eBook?
Absolutely. Spines offers both a DIY cover design tool and professional custom design services that include eBook-specific formatting. Whether you upload your own design or work with the design team, your eBook cover will be optimized for digital platforms and include the correctly embedded ISBN and sizing specs. Note that eBooks require a separate cover file from print versions, tailored to the display requirements of platforms like Kindle and Apple Books.
How does Spines ensure the formatting looks great across all devices and screen sizes?
Spines uses reflowable eBook formatting to ensure your content adapts smoothly across all screen sizes, from phones to tablets and e-readers. The formatting process includes compatibility with major platforms like Kindle and Apple Books, and professional tools are used to check layout consistency. Authors receive a finalized EPUB file, which supports scalable text, responsive layout, and embedded metadata for optimal display and discoverability.
Does Spines assist with converting a print book into a digital eBook format?
Yes. Spines can convert your formatted print manuscript into digital eBook formats including EPUB, MOBI, and PDF, ensuring compatibility with major platforms like Amazon, Apple Books, and Kobo. Each eBook version is professionally formatted to meet platform-specific requirements, including cover sizing, metadata, and interactive elements like a linked table of contents.
Can I update my eBook after it’s been published?
Yes, you can update and re-publish your eBook at any time. This process is considered a revision and may require a small fee depending on the nature of the changes. In some cases—such as major content updates—a new ISBN might be necessary. Once revised, the updated version is redistributed across all platforms where your eBook is listed.
Do I own the copyright to my eBook if I publish with Spines?
Yes, you automatically own the copyright to your eBook as soon as you create it, as long as it’s your original work. For stronger legal protection, you can also register your copyright with an official agency in your country. Spines only holds non-exclusive rights to publish and distribute your work—you retain full ownership at all times.