Self-Help Books Design and Layout Services
At ebookconversion.com, we specialize in designing and typesetting Self-Help and Personal Development Books for authors, coaches, and publishers who want to inspire readers through beautiful, reader-friendly layouts.
Whether you’re producing a motivational guide, wellness journal, or transformational workbook, our team ensures your message is presented with clarity, empathy, and professionalism.
We handle both print and print-on-demand editions (Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Lulu), as well as eBook formats for Kindle and Apple Books.
💡 What Are Self-Help Books?
Self-help books empower readers to improve different aspects of their lives—mental well-being, relationships, career, productivity, spirituality, and more. These books combine practical advice with emotional resonance, making layout design crucial for readability and engagement.
Types we design include:
- Motivational & inspirational books
- Life coaching and goal-setting guides
- Mindfulness & wellness journals
- Relationship or emotional intelligence titles
- Productivity & success manuals
- Habit-building and transformation workbooks
Each project receives a design that reinforces clarity, motivation, and accessibility.
✍️ Design Philosophy
“Good design guides the reader through transformation — one page at a time.”
Self-help books need balance: they should feel inviting yet structured, inspiring yet organized. We design layouts that encourage reflection and smooth reading flow.
Core principles:
- Clean and calm page design
- Positive, uplifting color palette
- Clear hierarchy for quotes, headings, and exercises
- Spacious margins and generous line spacing
- Consistent use of icons or symbols (where applicable)
📄 Page Setup
| Setting | Recommendation |
| Trim Size | 6″ × 9″ (standard) or 7.5″ × 9.25″ (workbook) |
| Margins | Inside: 0.75″ • Outside: 0.6″ • Top: 0.75″ • Bottom: 0.9″ |
| Bleed | 0.125″ (for illustrations or full-bleed elements) |
| Columns | 1 (for reading flow) or 2 (for exercises or sidebars) |
We also add custom templates for:
- Reflections or journal pages
- Step-by-step exercises
- Chapter takeaways
- Progress checklists
🔤 Typography Choices
Self-help typography must be clear, modern, and approachable.
Recommended Body Fonts:
- Lora
- Georgia
- Minion Pro
- Source Serif Pro
- PT Serif
Headings / Quotes:
- Montserrat
- Playfair Display
- Open Sans
- Raleway
- Poppins
Example Combination:
→ Chapter Title: Montserrat Bold 18 pt
→ Subhead: Lora Bold 13 pt
→ Body: Lora Regular 11 pt
→ Pull Quote: Playfair Display Italic 12 pt
🎨 Color & Mood
Color sets the emotional tone for self-help design.
Common palettes:
- Calming: Soft teal, light beige, muted lavender
- Energizing: Bright yellow, coral, mint green
- Elegant: Navy, ivory, gold accents
We can match your brand theme or book mood (e.g., spiritual calmness, motivational energy, or minimalist focus).
🧩 Layout & Visual Elements
Self-help layouts are more interactive than standard nonfiction. We incorporate:
- Section dividers with inspirational quotes
- Chapter openers with themed motifs
- Bulleted action points
- Callout boxes for key advice
- Illustrated icons for exercises
- Journal prompts or lined pages
Every design encourages reader engagement and personal reflection.
📑 Front & Back Matter
Front Matter:
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication / Preface
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
Back Matter:
- Resources or Bibliography
- About the Author
- Workbook pages or appendices
- Author’s coaching or course links
🖨️ Print & POD Ready Files
We provide press-ready files for:
- Amazon KDP
- IngramSpark
- Lulu
- Barnes & Noble Press
Export Specs:
- PDF/X-1a:2001 (print quality)
- 300 DPI images
- CMYK color
- Embedded fonts
- 0.125″ bleed
- Black text (100% K)
Digital editions are available in EPUB and MOBI, optimized for all eReaders.
📦 Deliverables
✅ Professionally formatted Word or InDesign file
✅ Print-ready PDF with crop marks and bleed
✅ eBook conversion (EPUB/MOBI)
✅ Custom visual design for exercises, affirmations, or notes
✅ Consistent typographic and branding style
🌟 Why Choose ebookconversion.com
- Decade of experience in motivational and coaching book design
- Expert in reader-friendly, modern layouts
- 100% compatible with Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and Lulu
- Tailored support for authors, speakers, and life coaches
- Affordable pricing and fast turnaround
🌈 Inspire Change with Design that Reflects Your Message
Your self-help book isn’t just a manuscript — it’s a message of transformation. At ebookconversion.com, we turn your words into a beautifully designed, reader-focused book that helps your message uplift the world — one reader at a time.