You’ve written the words.

Now let’s make them sing on the page.

You’ve poured your soul into your manuscript, now it needs a layout that honours your vision. Whether you're publishing a memoir, guidebook, spiritual text, or oracle companion, I offer clear, beautiful typesetting to bring your words to life.

I’ve worked on bestselling spiritual books, designed print-ready files for oracle decks, and helped self-published authors get their books accepted by Hay House, indie presses.

Let me help you present your book with clarity, elegance, and soul.

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My services.

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    The Indie Author Layout – £495

    For straightforward, text-focused books

    Up to 200 pages of clean, print-ready typesetting

    Choice of 3 elegant layout styles (or your own inspiration)

    Consistent paragraph, heading, and title styles

    Front and back matter formatting

    Page numbers, running headers, and footers

    Output as print-ready PDF + ePub

    Includes 2 revision rounds

    10–14 working day turnaround

    Best for: non-fiction, fiction, memoir, how-to books, spiritual guides, journals, companion books for decks

  • The Signature Layout – £795

    For books that need a touch of magic

    Everything in the Indie package, plus:

    Up to 20 high-res images placed and styled

    Custom chapter title styling (runic symbols, illustrations, or embellishments)

    Page flourishes (symbols, border art, or graphic dividers)

    3 revision rounds

    14–21 day turnaround

    Best for: oracle deck companion books, illustrated books, complex non-fiction, almanacs

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    Extra Services

    Extra image formatting (10 images) +£50

    Custom template design +£100

    Basic cover layout (using provided art) +£75

    Full custom cover design +£250

    Rush delivery (under 7 working days) +£100

Why work with me?

As a Hay House and Rockpool author, I know what publishers expect, and how to bring clarity and elegance to even the most mystical of manuscripts. My background in runes, esoterica, and storytelling means I can intuitively align design with your voice. I’m not just a typesetter, I’m a fellow creator who understands the weight of your words.

Ready to start?

Email me at rich@richardlister.com or use the contact form below.
Attach your manuscript (Word doc is preferred), a brief description of your book, and any visual inspirations you love.

First chapter sample layout available free of charge. Let me show you what’s possible.