Fixed Layout vs. Reflowable Text
These are the two major types of e-book layouts. There are a variety of discussions regarding the advantages of each. See this link for a discussion by Amazon.com.
The essential point is that while fixed layout gives the author and designer more control of how the finished e-book will look, fixed layout is not supported consistently across e-book readers, and is therefore not accepted by the great majority of e-book sellers who require reflowable text.
Book Services can provide both fixed and reflowable layouts of your book. An EPUB file using fixed layout is simpler to generate from existing printed book layout than a reflowable EPUB file.
The simplest way to distribute an e-book is to use the Ingram Partner Network of 70+ e-book retail & library partners. This requires a valid reflowable EPUB file and cover file, created within outlined specifications that satisfies the requirements of each partner, getting your e-book where it belongs—on every device.
Pricing
PROFESSIONAL E-BOOK DESIGN AND LAYOUT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE AT AN HOURLY RATE OR AS A PACKAGE. Discounts are available when combined with similar print book packages.
HOURLY RATE: $30.00 per hour, two-hour minimum.
BASIC FICTION / PROSE-STYLE NON-FICTION EPUB PACKAGE: $350.00
INCLUDES:
Cover not included – see below.
BASIC NON-FICTION EPUB PACKAGE: $525.00
INCLUDES all items from the Basic Fiction / Prose-Style Non-Fiction Package
PLUS:
Cover not included – see below.
EPUB COVER DESIGN: $200.00
INCLUDES:
NOTE: Custom cover art and/or internet research for the cover can be added at $30.00 per hour.