Decorative Formatting Package

A refined interior design with subtle decorative detail

From $300 + GST  Includes print-ready PDF and ePub formatting

What Decorative Formatting Means at Page Turner Studios

Decorative Formatting Package | Page Turner Studios
Decorative formatting is for authors who want more than a clean interior, but less than a full custom or special edition design. It adds subtle visual character to the book while keeping readability, pacing, and professionalism at the centre.This package is designed for stories where mood matters. Romance, fantasy, dark fiction, historical, and emotionally driven narratives often benefit from a little more visual support, as long as it is handled with restraint.Below is a clear, step-by-step breakdown of what decorative formatting includes, how it works, and what you can expect at each stage.

It includes:

  • A professional print-ready interior with subtle decorative elements
  • A structured ePub that remains clean and readable across devices
  • Design choices that support tone and atmosphere without overwhelming the text

The goal is enhancement, not embellishment for its own sake. Decorative formatting should quietly reinforce the story’s mood while still feeling comfortable to read over hundreds of pages.

Single Interior Page Close up for Decorative Formatting Package | Page Turner Studios

Who this package is for

This package works well for:

  • Romance and romantic suspense
  • Fantasy and paranormal
  • Dark fiction or gothic themes
  • Historical or atmospheric stories

Decorative formatting is a good fit if:

  • You want your interior to reflect the tone of your story, not just contain it
  • Your book benefits from mood, pacing, or emotional weight on the page
  • You want light design detail without committing to a highly complex interior

Before Formatting

After Formatting

Before & After Formattting

Before Standard Formatting Package | Plain word doc maunscipt

What you receive with the Decorative Formatting Package

1) Print-ready PDF interior with Decorative Elements

Decorative Formatting Package Print example | Page Turner Studios

A print-ready interior file built to your trim size and printer specifications, with carefully applied design details.

Includes:

  • Front matter and back matter formatted consistently
  • Decorative chapter openings or chapter number styling
  • Refined scene break treatments (icons or dividers, where appropriate)
  • Balanced spacing and page flow
  • Correct margins and gutter settings for binding
  • Page numbering and running elements suited to the design

Decorative elements are used selectively. They complement the writing, not compete with it.

2) ePub file with compatible decorative styling

Decorative Formatting Package eBook example | Page Turner Studios

Your ePub is structured for reflowable reading while retaining light decorative elements where they translate well to digital formats.

Includes:

  • Clean structural styling for headings and paragraphs
  • Logical navigation and table of contents
  • Decorative elements adapted for eReaders where possible
  • Tested export to ensure consistent behaviour across devices

Because eBooks behave differently from print, some decorative features are simplified to protect readability and device compatibility.

Fonts and visual styling

Decorative formatting allows for more visual personality while remaining readable.

Our baseline approach:

  • Body text font: YOUNG SERIF at 12pt, unless another font is requested
  • Heading fonts: author’s choice, or a close match to the cover design if none is supplied
  • Decorative fonts are used sparingly and only for headings or small accents

All font choices are tested for long-form reading, not just appearance.

Decorative elements included

Decorative formatting may include:

  • Chapter number or chapter title styling
  • Subtle header and divider elements
  • Scene break icons or custom dividers (if supplied or agreed)
  • Gentle spacing variations to support pacing
Fonts and Styling before and After | Decorative Formatting Package | Page Turner Studios

What the Decorative Formatting Package does not include

  • Full illustrated interior spreads
  • Heavy borders or page frames
  • Complex artwork embedded throughout the book

If you are planning a premium or collector-style interior, that would fall under a custom quote.

Decorative Formatting Package vs Custom Formatting | Page Turner Studios

Refine Your Book Interior Without Overdesign

If your manuscript is finished and professionally edited, decorative formatting is the next step in refining how your story appears on the page. This package builds on clean, reliable formatting by adding subtle design detail that supports mood, pacing, and emotional tone without compromising readability or production quality.

The Decorative Formatting Package is designed for authors who want more than a functional interior, but less than a fully custom design. You don’t need to manage decorative choices, worry about overdesign, or guess what will print correctly. Each element is applied with restraint, using proven standards that keep the book comfortable to read and dependable to produce in both print and eBook formats.

The result is a professionally formatted interior that reflects the tone of your story, prints correctly, and behaves properly across devices. If you want your book to feel considered, polished, and ready for publication without unnecessary complexity, this package provides a clear, confident path from manuscript to finished files. Place your order and move your book forward.

Decorative Formatting Package Manuscript and typewriter on desk |page Turner Studios

Your step-by-step process from booking to delivery

Step 1: Enquiry and project overview

You submit a short enquiry outlining:

  • formats required (print, ePub, or both)
  • trim size and intended printer
  • genre and tone of the book
  • whether decorative elements are desired

Step 2: Manuscript questionnaire

We send a detailed questionnaire covering:

  • chapter preferences (right-hand starts, alternating, or no preference)
  • page break styling choices
  • synopsis and emotional themes
  • reference material such as cover design or inspiration

This information helps ensure the decorative elements suit the story.

Step 3: Contract and invoice

Once the scope is confirmed, we issue your contract and invoice.

Your booking is confirmed upon full payment and signed agreement.

We also offer PayPal Pay in 4 to make budgeting easier.

Step 4: Secure manuscript upload

You receive a confidential upload link to submit your manuscript safely.

Files must be supplied in DOCX format.

Step 5: Sample interior design

We create a sample layout that includes the decorative elements so you can review:

  • chapter styling
  • spacing and pacing
  • overall mood of the interior

Nothing proceeds until this sample is approved.

Step 6: Full interior formatting

After approval, we complete the full book interior, applying decorative elements consistently and reviewing the layout for flow and readability.

Step 7: Final delivery

You receive:

  • a print-ready PDF
  • a final ePub file

The finished files are delivered ready for upload.

Source files remain the property of Page Turner Studios.

Turnaround Times, Revisions, and Final Delivery

Once your sample interior is approved, decorative formatting is completed within a standard turnaround of seven business days. In many cases, delivery can be achieved sooner depending on project complexity and current scheduling.

A 30-day revision period is included, allowing time for reasonable layout and design adjustments. This ensures the decorative elements, spacing, and overall presentation are refined to a professional standard before final delivery.

If a revised manuscript is supplied after formatting has commenced, or if substantial text changes are requested, additional formatting time may be required. Any extra work will be clearly outlined before proceeding, keeping the process transparent and predictable.

What you’ll need to provide

To keep the process smooth:

  • Final manuscript in DOCX
  • Cover design for reference (recommended)
  • Trim size and printer details
  • Font preferences, if any
  • Notes on tone, mood, or specific design preferences

Pricing

Decorative Formatting Package: From AUD $300 plus GST

Includes:

  • up to 120k words;
  • additional words charged at $10 AUD (ex GST) per 10k block;
  • print-ready PDF + ePub files supplied

If you need only one format (print only or ePub only), we can quote accordingly.

Supporting the Story, Not Distracting from It

Publishing is not the place for guesswork, especially when presentation plays a role in how your story is received. An interior that lacks consideration can dilute mood, disrupt pacing, and undermine the care already invested in writing and editing.

The Decorative Formatting Package is designed for authors who want their book to feel intentional on the page. Every decorative decision is applied with restraint, ensuring the interior supports tone and readability while meeting professional print and eBook standards. Nothing is added without purpose, and nothing is left to chance. The result is an interior that looks considered, prints correctly, and reads comfortably from first page to last.

If you value a polished reading experience and a production process that respects both your story and your time, this package is the right choice. Secure your formatting slot and move into publishing with confidence, knowing your book’s interior has been handled with care from start to finish.

Decorative Formatting Package book on coffee table with plant | Page Turner Studios

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about decorative formatting for print and eBook interiors, including pricing, turnaround times, design elements, and suitability for different book genres.

Decorative formatting is a book interior design approach that adds subtle visual detail to support mood and tone while maintaining professional readability. It goes beyond a clean, functional layout by introducing restrained design elements that quietly reinforce the emotional weight of the story.

While standard formatting focuses purely on structure and readability, decorative formatting introduces character through chapter styling, dividers, spacing, and typographic choices. The goal is enhancement, not decoration for its own sake.

Decorative formatting suits authors who want their interior to reflect the story without moving into complex or illustrated design. It sits between standard formatting and fully custom interiors.

Decorative formatting is best suited to book genres where atmosphere, emotion, and pacing benefit from light visual support on the page. Romance, fantasy, dark fiction, gothic, historical, and literary titles often benefit from this approach.

For business, technical, or reference non-fiction, standard formatting is usually the better fit. Decorative formatting is intentionally subtle and will not overpower the text. Choose it when you want an immersive reading experience rather than a purely functional interior.

The Decorative Formatting Package includes restrained design elements such as styled chapter openings, refined scene breaks, and subtle spacing adjustments. These details are applied selectively and consistently throughout the book.

Decorative formatting does not include heavy borders, illustrated spreads, or complex artwork embedded across pages. Every design choice is made to support readability first, ensuring the interior remains professional, print-safe, and comfortable to read over long sessions.

Decorative formatting is designed to enhance the reading experience without affecting readability, print quality, or production reliability. Margins, spacing, and decorative details are built to printer specifications and tested for long-form reading comfort.

The interior remains predictable, professional, and binding-friendly. Decorative elements are kept restrained so they enhance the story without distracting the reader or introducing production issues. If a design choice risks readability or print quality, it is excluded.

Decorative formatting is applied to both print and eBook interiors, with format-specific adjustments to ensure consistent readability across platforms. Print interiors allow for more precise visual control, so decorative styling is more visible there.

For eBooks, decorative formatting is adapted for reflowable reading environments. Some elements are simplified to protect device compatibility. The result is a print-ready PDF and a clean, stable ePub that retains light visual character where it translates well.

Authors can request specific decorative styling preferences so the interior design aligns with the tone and mood of the book. During the questionnaire stage, you can provide notes on chapter styling, pacing, emotional themes, and inspiration examples. You may also supply your cover design for reference.

Decorative formatting is not template-driven, but all requests are assessed against professional production standards. If a request risks readability or print reliability, an alternative will be recommended.

Decorative formatting is approved through a sample interior layout that allows authors to review design elements before full production starts. This sample shows chapter styling, spacing, pacing, and overall mood.

Nothing proceeds until the sample is approved. This step ensures expectations are aligned and prevents avoidable revisions later. Once approved, the same decorative styling is applied consistently throughout the entire interior.

Decorative formatting is typically completed within seven business days after the sample interior design is approved. In some cases, delivery may occur sooner depending on scheduling and project complexity.

A 30-day revision window is included for layout and design refinements. If a new manuscript file is supplied after formatting begins, or if substantial text changes are introduced, additional time may be required to maintain quality and consistency.

Decorative formatting is not a replacement for custom interior design but a structured upgrade from standard book formatting. It adds refinement and atmosphere while keeping the interior clean, readable, and production-safe.

Fully custom interior design is more suitable for premium editions, illustrated interiors, or highly bespoke layouts. Decorative formatting offers a balance between structure and style without the complexity or cost of a custom build.

Decorative formatting is ideal for authors who want their book interior to reflect mood and emotion without moving into complex custom design. While standard formatting delivers clarity and professionalism, decorative formatting adds a layer of visual support that enhances immersion.

It’s best suited to stories where the reading experience itself matters. Decorative formatting balances structure and subtle design, ensuring the interior supports the story as much as the words do.