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Services

Most authors choose a package for the best value and a consistent, professional result across their entire book.

Writers specialize in writing stories but often the technology involved in turning their book into an attractive well formatted book that is visually pleasing to the eye eludes them.  That's where we can help! And, If you need us to, we can take you every step of the way through the publishing process.

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Have Questions?

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Cyber-Bytz has been in the book publishing business for several years. We know the in's and out's of book publishing and can help you figure out the right path for publishing your book. We can do everything from creating the cover art, setting up the interior, and we will even upload the files if that is what you require. We do everything but the writing (that's up to you), and the marketing/promoting. Contact us, we will help you turn your book into a beautiful, published reality.

Custom Book Cover Art

More Than a Cover— A First Impression That Matters

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You’ve put your heart and soul into writing your book. Your cover is what invites readers to discover it.

At Cyber-Bytz, we design covers that are strategically built to represent your story and sell your book. We don’t approach cover design as a template or a trend—we approach it as a critical part of your book’s success.

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Your cover isn’t just artwork—it’s your book’s first opportunity to capture attention and invite readers in.

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A strong cover doesn’t just look good—it helps your book get noticed and taken seriously.

We Design With Purpose

  • Your cover should do more than look good—it should communicate tone, genre, and intrigue at a glance. We design covers that capture attention and encourage readers to take the next step, whether that’s picking up your book or clicking to learn more.

 

We Read Your Book

  • Unlike many designers, we take the time to understand your story before creating your cover. This allows us to develop artwork that is meaningful, accurate, and aligned with your narrative—not just visually appealing.

 

Custom Means Truly Custom

  • We don’t rely on “copy-and-paste” graphics or pre-built templates. Every cover is created specifically for your book, whether that involves sourcing the right imagery or building elements from the ground up.

 

Genre Awareness & Market Positioning

  • Your cover must feel appropriate within your genre while still standing out. We ensure your book looks professional and recognizable to readers while maintaining a unique identity.

 

Series Branding (When Applicable)

  • If your book is part of a series, we design with continuity in mind—creating a visual identity that carries across multiple titles and builds recognition.

 

Designed for Every Format

  • Your cover is carefully prepared for paperback, hardcover, and digital formats, ensuring consistency and quality across all platforms.

 

Collaboration Matters

  • We value your input and ideas. This is your book, and we work with you throughout the process to ensure the final design reflects your vision while meeting professional standards.

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Your cover is the first thing readers see—and often the reason they choose to keep looking. We make sure it works for you.

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​Ready to get started? Let’s talk about your book.

Book Formatting

​​​Cyber-Bytz has extensive experience formatting books for print and digital formats. Let us take your manuscript and turn it into a polished, ready to publish print and/or digital book that is sure to impress!

​​WHAT WE DO FOR YOU

 

Hand-Crafted Formatting

  • Every book is individually formatted by hand. We do not rely on automated tools or templates, ensuring your book receives the attention it deserves.

 

Clean, Readable Text

  • We create a smooth, distraction-free reading experience by carefully managing layout, spacing, and typography throughout your book.

 

Consistent, Professional Formatting

  • From the first page to the last, your book maintains a consistent structure, hierarchy, and visual flow that meets industry expectations.

 

Precise Typography & Layout

  • Our understanding of typography allows us to maintain balanced spacing, eliminate visual inconsistencies, and preserve the natural rhythm of the text—resulting in a book that feels polished and easy to read.

 

Manual Line-by-Line Review

  • Each page is reviewed to eliminate widows, orphans, awkward line breaks, and spacing issues. This level of detail ensures your book does not look or feel mechanically formatted.

 

Industry-Standard Headers & Footers

  • We apply proper conventions for running headers, page numbers, and chapter openings to match professional publishing standards.

 

Genre-Specific Formatting

  • Not all books should look the same. We format your book according to the expectations of your specific genre, so it stands out while still feeling familiar and professional to readers.

 

Complete Interior Structure

  • We help ensure your book includes all essential elements—such as dedications, acknowledgments, author biography, and other standard sections—so nothing important is overlooked.

 

Editorial Awareness

  • Because we read your book during the formatting process, we perform a final pass to catch common issues such as spelling errors, grammatical inconsistencies, missing quotation marks, and spacing problems that automated tools often miss.

 

Hand-Coded eBooks (ePub)

  • Your digital book is built using clean XHTML and a custom CSS stylesheet, ensuring your eBook closely matches your print edition in structure, style, and readability.

 

Consistency Across Formats

  • We ensure your print and digital versions align in appearance and structure, providing a seamless experience for readers regardless of format.

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Personal Collaboration

  • Most importantly, we communicate with you throughout the process. We build a working relationship with our authors to ensure you feel confident, informed, and supported every step of the way.

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Our goal is simple: to ensure your book looks, reads, and feels like a professionally published work—because your story deserves nothing less.

​ WHAT OTHERS DO

 

Automated formatting

  • Rely on automated tools to generate interiors and eBooks. While fast, these tools often produce inconsistent layouts and do not ensure your digital book reflects the quality or structure of your print edition.

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​Template-Driven Design

  • Apply the same formatting and layout across all books, regardless of genre or tone. This results in a “one-size-fits-all” appearance that lacks personality and does not support the story being told.​

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Surface-Level Editing

  • Depend solely on spellcheck tools such as Microsoft Word or Grammarly. While useful, these tools do not catch contextual errors, awkward phrasing, or structural inconsistencies that affect readability.

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Unrefined Justification

  • Leave justified text uncorrected, resulting in loose spacing, visible “rivers,” and uneven word distribution. This creates a distracting reading experience and signals unprofessional typesetting.

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Minimal Attention to Typography

  • Treat font selection and layout as secondary concerns. This often leads to poor font pairing, inconsistent hierarchy, and text that feels difficult or fatiguing to read over long passages.

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No Line-by-Line Review

  • Allow text to flow automatically without manually reviewing pages. This results in widows, orphans, awkward line breaks, and inconsistent spacing throughout the book.

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Disconnected Cover Design

  • Create covers based on trends or stock imagery without fully understanding the book’s content, resulting in artwork that may look appealing but does not accurately represent the story.

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Inconsistent Print vs Digital Output

  • Produce eBooks and print versions separately without ensuring consistency between the two, leading to a disjointed reader experience across formats.

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These shortcuts may speed up production—but they often result in books that feel unfinished, inconsistent, or difficult to read.

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Hand formatted & coded print & digital interiors

Publishing Your Book

From Manuscript to Published Book—We guide you through the entire publishing process from start to finish.

Authors who want to self-publish often don't know where to begin. The manuscript is written, but now what? That is where we come in. We can walk you through the process and advise you on what steps to take, or we can walk your book through the entire publishing process for you, the choice is yours!

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For many authors, this is the difference between feeling overwhelmed and feeling confident throughout the process.

From Manuscript To Published Book

 

For many first-time authors, the most overwhelming part of the process isn’t writing the book—it’s figuring out how to publish it.

At Cyber-Bytz, we don’t leave you to navigate that process alone.

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We guide you step-by-step through setting up your publishing accounts, preparing your files, and bringing your book to market. Whether you are publishing through Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, or another platform, we ensure everything is set up correctly and professionally.

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What We Help You With

 

  • Setting up your publishing accounts (KDP, IngramSpark, etc.)

  • Guiding you through ISBN options and where to obtain them

  • Preparing and uploading your print and eBook files

  • Ensuring all required metadata and details are correctly entered

  • Walking you through proofing and approval steps

  • Explaining timelines, printing options, and distribution

  • Showing you how and when to order author copies

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A Guided Process—Not Guesswork

 

You won’t be left trying to figure things out on your own.

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We explain each step clearly, answer your questions, and make sure you understand what’s happening throughout the process—so you feel confident, not overwhelmed.

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As Hands-On As You Need

 

Some authors prefer to be involved in every step. Others prefer a more hands-off approach.

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We adapt to your comfort level—whether you want to learn the process or simply have it handled for you.

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Why This Matters

 

Publishing platforms are powerful, but they are not always intuitive—especially for first-time authors. Mistakes made during setup can affect distribution, pricing, and how your book appears to readers.

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We help ensure your book is launched correctly the first time.

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You’ve done the hard part by writing your book. We help you take it the rest of the way—into the hands of readers.

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Ready to get started? Let’s talk about your book.

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"Working with Anita at Cyber-Bytz was one of the best decisions I made for my book, My Pilot: A Story of War, Love, and ALS. When my previous publisher closed, I was overwhelmed and unsure how to move forward. Anita stepped in and guided me through every part of the process with patience, professionalism, and incredible skill."

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Sarajane G., Author of My Pilot

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“Working with Anita at Cyber-Bytz was one of the best decisions I made for my book, My Pilot: A Story of War, Love, and ALS. When my previous publisher closed, I was overwhelmed and unsure how to move forward with republishing my book. Anita stepped in and guided me through every part of the process with patience, professionalism, and incredible skill.”

Doug E., Author The JoeDial Story

 

"Anita was amazing with the assistance and guidance she provided in the publishing process, especially for a new author like myself, who had no idea what I was doing or how to begin publishing. Taking advantage of her vast knowledge and real-life experience in the business saved me much time and headaches.  I would highly recommend her if you are contemplating authoring a book." 

Michael D., Author of The Red Hand

 

Anita designed the covers for my Frank Nagler Mysteries -- The Swamps of Jersey, A Game Called Dead, and the upcoming The Weight of Living. She captured the  sense of each story perfectly in her cover art, even as we went back and forth with ideas and comments. She is a pleasure to work with and is an outstanding graphic artist.

Elliott L., Author of The Last Rights

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"Capturing the essence of a book, riding the wave  of the author’s passion in creating  a single graphic image is a skill few have. Anita has it. Coupled with her knowledge of the  publishing world and what seems to be an inexhaustible reservoir of patience. My writing journey wouldn’t be the same without her." 

What Authors Are Saying

Packages & Specials

Professional Book Services & Packages

We offer individual services as well as bundled packages designed to give your book a complete, professional presentation.

 

Bundle and Save:
Discounts are available when you combine cover design and formatting services. Contact us to discuss the best package for your project.

INDIVIDUAL SERVICES

 

Print Book Formatting — $500

 

  • Full interior formatting for print (paperback or hardcover)

  • Page size, margins, headers, and footers set to industry standards

  • Clean, readable typography with balanced spacing

  • Review for spelling, grammar, and spacing issues

  • Inclusion and formatting of all standard sections (Table of Contents, Acknowledgments, About the Author, etc.)

  • Print-ready PDF compliant with distributor requirements

  • Optional: Upload assistance for your print files

 

eBook Formatting — $500

 

  • Hand-coded ePub (XHTML + CSS) for clean, consistent formatting

  • Proper chapter and section breaks for all devices

  • Interactive Table of Contents

  • Embedded and responsive images

  • Hyperlinks to websites or additional titles

  • Validated to international digital publishing standards

 

Book Cover Design

 

  • Paperback Cover — $1,000

  • Custom-designed full wrap (front, spine, and back)

  • Hardcover Dust Jacket — $1,250

  • Custom-designed dust jacket including front, back, spine, and interior flaps

  • Hardcover Die Stamp — $200

  • Custom exterior imprint (front, spine, and back)

  • eBook Cover — $1,000

  • Custom-designed digital cover formatted for your distributor

 

Marketing & Promotional Materials

 

  • Advertising Mock-Ups — $250

  • Two custom promotional graphics for online marketing

  • Book “Sell” Sheet — $100

  • Professional one-page sheet with key book details for bookstores and events

  • Book Trailer — $1,250

  • High-definition, custom-produced trailer (2.5–4 minutes) with professionally mixed soundtrack​

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AUTHOR PACKAGES

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Author’s Special #1 — $2,950

 

Complete Cover Package

 

  • Paperback cover

  • Hardcover dust jacket

  • eBook cover

 

Save $300 when bundled

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Author’s Special #2 — $3,400

 

Cover + Marketing Package

Everything in Special #1, plus:

 

  • Sell Sheet

  • 2 Advertising Mock-Ups

 

Save $450

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Author’s Deluxe Package — $4,100

 

Complete Author Launch Package

Everything in Special #2, plus:

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  • Book Trailer

 

$1,000 savings off $5,100 value

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Flexible Payment Options

 

We are happy to work with you on payment plans to make your project more manageable.

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All services are performed in-house and tailored specifically to your book—no templates, no automated shortcuts.

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