Creation Services
Not ready to publish yet? Or just need help with editing, cover design, or another part of the publishing process?We’ve got you covered. Dorrance offers a full range of professional creation services that can be selected individually or combined to fit your needs at any stage of your writing journey.
Let’s Build Your Book Together
Our professional creation services can be selected individually or combined to fit your unique goals. Options include mechanical editing to polish grammar and punctuation while preserving your voice, professional interior and cover design (stock or custom artwork), custom illustrations, and eBook creation in ePUB format for all major devices. We can also transform handwritten or unstructured files into clean, publication-ready documents—so your book is prepared to shine.
Preview Our Creation Services
Editing
We correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation to polish your manuscript while preserving your voice. Content editing options through one-on-one writing coaching are also available to help elevate your manuscript further.
Page Design
We format your finalized manuscript into a clean, professional interior layout tailored to your book’s style and genre.
Cover Design
We create a professional front and back cover using stock imagery or custom artwork that reflects your book’s message.
Custom Illustrations
We provide original color or black-and-white illustrations for projects that bring stories to life through visuals.
eBook Creation
We format your book into an ePUB version for use across major e-readers, tablets, and mobile devices.
Inputting & Formatting
We convert handwritten or unformatted files into clean documents ready for editing and design.
Explore Original Illustrations
Authors can browse our Artist Style Guide to choose the illustration style that best complements their story—ranging from bold and expressive to soft and detailed. Our artists produce authentic, custom-made illustrations tailored specifically to your manuscript, ensuring every image feels intentional and aligned with your vision. Whether you need character sketches, scene artwork, or full-page visuals, our illustration options add a unique creative dimension to your book.
The artwork featured on this page was created by artist Hanlin Zhang.
