Format your science fiction novel for KDP.
Recommended KDP trim
5.5x8.5 in – Acceptable alternatives: 6x9 in or 5.25x8 in. All are KDP-approved trim sizes.
What we get right for science fiction novel
Ship-log + transmission inserts
Captain’s-log entries, intercepted comms, datapad readouts — set in a distinct monospaced display face inside a bordered block. Reads as a document, not narrator voice.
AI / synthetic-voice dialogue
AI character dialogue set in monospace or small-caps depending on your house style — visually distinct from human speech without breaking the prose flow.
Star-charts + tech diagrams
Vector-first redraws of any system map, ship schematic or tech diagram. 600 DPI for print, with high-resolution images and a PNG fallback for older devices.
Footnotes (hard SF)
Hard-SF authors sometimes want real footnotes for the maths. We set them as bottom-of-page footnotes on print, hyperlinked pop-ups on supported Kindle apps and devices, with linked endnotes as a fallback on older readers.
Multi-POV voice differentiation
Chapter-header treatment differs per POV — useful in space-opera ensemble casts. The reader knows whose head they’re in by the header style alone.
Glossary + appendices
Tech-glossary, faction list, timeline appendix — scannable two-column on print, hyperlinked from first-use on EPUB.
Pricing
Standard formatting packages apply:
- Print PDF only – £69
- Print PDF + Kindle EPUB – £119
- Complete Package (Print PDF + Kindle EPUB + ePub) – £179
All packages include 2 free revision rounds. Rush turnaround (+£29) available.
