PressWork Lab
Free and transparent tools for authors: calculations, checklists, and ready-to-use templates.
Preflight analysis
Editorial checklist + quiz to check if your PDF is print-ready.
How it works
- Upload the PDF
- Answer the quiz
- Get the report
Output: completed checklist + print alerts.
Cuts print errors by up to 30%.
Open the checklistMetadata generator
Seven long-tail keywords for KDP, and how to find the hidden categories.
How it works
- Type title and topic
- Pick fiction or non-fiction
- Copy the keywords
Output: 7 keywords ready for the KDP form.
Fills the 50-character fields without wasting them.
Open the generatorRoyalty calculator
Professional estimate of KDP margins including print costs.
How it works
- Set the price
- Pick the format
- See the margin
Output: estimated net margin per channel.
Save 15+ minutes per simulation.
Open the calculatorTemplate library
Copy-ready texts for colophon, acknowledgements, blurbs, and disclaimers.
How it works
- Pick a template
- Customize the fields
- Paste into your book
Output: ready-to-use texts in standard formats.
Speed up editorial close by 20%.
Open the librarySpine calculator
Calculate spine width in seconds with KDP and Ingram presets.
How it works
- Enter page count
- Select paper
- Get spine width
Output: spine width in mm.
Accurate to a tenth of a millimeter.
Open the calculatorProfessional templates
Spreadsheets and layouts ready for legal assessments, deeds, and technical documentation.
How it works
- Select your field
- Download the Excel
- Fill in the data
Output: mapped file for integration.
100% standardization for firm documentation.
Download templatesCompliance validator
Check if your file meets international archiving and professional printing standards.
How it works
- Upload file
- Metadata analysis
- Get results
Output: technical compatibility report.
Ensures long-term document preservation.
Run the check