Set in Care
Your book deserves more than formatting.
It deserves to be made with attention.
Most poets finish a manuscript and don’t know what comes next. The poems are there—but the book isn’t.
Set in Care is where your work is shaped into something you can hold. Not rushed. Not templated. Not treated like content.
Carefully set. Page by page.
I work with poets to turn finished manuscripts into fully typeset books ready for print.
This includes:
- Interior layout and typesetting
- Spacing, pacing, and flow of poems
- Chapter and section structure (if needed)
- Print-ready files
Every decision is made with the poem in mind.
Most formatting services are about getting it done. This is about getting it right. Poems rely on space, silence, and placement. I treat those as part of the writing—not an afterthought.
This is for poets who:
- Have a completed (or nearly completed) manuscript.
- Care about how your poems live on the page.
- Want a book that feels intentional rather than templated.
- Value craftsmanship and collaboration.
If you’ve written something that matters, let’s make sure it lasts.
Set in Care Packages
The First Setting
A clear, thoughtful foundation for your book.
- Clean, professional typesetting
- Simple layout system
- No custom image support
$250
The Full Setting
Where your manuscript becomes a book.
- Custom typesetting
- Spacing and pacing refinement
- Section structure support
- 1–2 rounds of revisions
$400
The Lasting Edition
For books you want to carry weight—now and years from now.
- Deep layout work
- Multiple revisions
- Collaborative shaping of the reading experience
- Guidance on print + final details
$900
Every poetry collection has its own shape.
Some books need only careful typesetting. Others need help finding their rhythm on the page.
What I can help with:
Poetry book typesetting
A professionally designed interior that respects the rhythm of your poems.
Interior book design
Thoughtful decisions about margins, spacing, typography, section breaks, and the overall reading experience.
Print-ready files
Files prepared for printers such as IngramSpark, KDP, or your chosen printer.
Revisions
Time to refine the book together before it's finalized.
Print guidance
If you're publishing independently, I can help you understand the next steps.
What working together looks like
1. Tell me about your book
Complete a short inquiry form with your manuscript details and goals.
2. Receive a proposal
I'll recommend the level of support your project needs and provide a fixed quote.
3. We shape the book
I'll typeset your manuscript, and we'll refine it together.
4. Ready for print
You'll receive professional files ready to become a book.
Start Your Book — Set in Care
Tell me a bit about your manuscript.
I’ll review and follow up with next steps.