Welcome to the LaTeX Optimized Development Environment

Transform your ideas into a professionally typeset, publication-ready book for any platform

Transform your Word or LaTeX manuscript into a publish-ready PDF&EPUB without wasting hours on formatting.
Have complete typographic and typesetting control while automating tedious technical tasks of publishing.
Choose between highly optimized draft mode for quick editing and normal mode for maximum quality.
Publish on Amazon, Google, Lulu, IngramSpark, and BoD without hassle.
Generate e-book, paperback, and hardcover covers from a single source.
Have access to the full LaTeX code at every step of the way.
Use the LODE template for all your future book projects.
Write more, tinker less.

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How It Works

1. Submit your Manuscript

Timeline: 5 minutes

Upload your Word, Google Docs text, LaTeX files, or even handwritten notes through our secure system.

2. Receive Sample Conversion

Timeline: 24 hours

We run a free initial conversion of your book and send you a PDF and EPUB sample together with a list of items we can do right now and items requiring customization.

3. Approve and Finalize

Timeline: 2-5 days (depending on complexity)

If you are satisfied with the quality of the samples, settle the invoice. We will complete the full conversion, giving you access to the LaTeX code and provide two revisions on the style.

Carefree Support

Timeline: Immediate and unlimited

Contact us for any questions you have. For larger customizations, editing, and marketing research, we offer affordable packages!

Pricing

Self-Service
Template

  • Complete LaTeX template system for of any kind of text
  • PDF & EPUB output capability
  • Lifetime template updates
  • All source files provided
  • Community forum support
  • LaTeX Book Publishing in 2026 and The Author's Magnificent 7 Document System (ebook)
  • Instant delivery
  • Available soon (Q3 2025)!

Professional Conversion

  • All of the Self-Service Template
  • Initial video call or chat
  • Early access to the template
  • Free initial review & sample
  • Clean reorganization of the book structure
  • Automated typesetting with two rounds of revisions
  • Proper handling of technical elements and graphics
  • Delivery within 5 business days

Complete Publishing Solution

  • All of the Assisted Conversion
  • Monthly checkup call or chat (up to 6 months)
  • Support for self-publishing on major platforms
  • Marketing research with two rounds of revisions
  • Font selection and embedding
  • Basic cover design
  • Unlimited e-mail support
  • Delivery within 2 - 4 weeks

Additional Publishing Services

  • Editing (British and American English)
    • From big picture developmental editing to detailed line editing
    • Research, review, and automated checks
    • Fixing of any AI generated content to sound more like you
    • Creating an editorial style guide to reflect your personal style
  • Publishing Support
    • Coaching for selection of the ideal self-publishing platforms
    • Coaching with submission requirements, distribution strategies, and royalty calculation
    • Help with paperwork, upload errors, and product page optimization
  • Marketing Support
    • Genre, Category, Keyword selection and search engine optimization support
    • Market niche, competitor, and target audience analysis
    • Cover design, font selection, and layout support
    • Business strategy coaching
  • Journal Template Conversion: 
    • Convert manuscripts between journal formats (Elsevier, IEEE, Springer, etc.)
    • Ensure compliance with specific publication guidelines
    • Handle complex formatting requirements and style adjustments
    • Submission support (including Google Scholar)
  • Thesis & Dissertation Support
    • Create cumulative dissertations from multiple publications
    • Integrate papers into unified thesis templates
  • Multi-Author Publication Management
    • Handle complex author affiliations and corresponding author setups
    • Manage collaborative editing workflows
    • Ensure consistent formatting across multiple contributors
  • Technical Problem Solving
    • Debug LaTeX compilation errors and formatting issues
    • Fix bibliography conflicts and citation problems
    • Resolve graphic integration challenges (SVG, tables, figures)
    • Optimize document structure and cross-references
  • Overleaf Project Management
    • Train you on efficient LaTeX and Overleaf workflows
    • Implement linked content systems across multiple Overleaf projects for easy updates

$100 per hour or $800 for a 10-hour package*

Have some Questions First? 
Let's Talk about Your Book!

Book a Free Strategy Session with a Publishing Expert

Author Clemens Lode has helped many academic authors transform complex technical manuscripts into professionally formatted publications. With expertise in LaTeX, typography, and academic publishing requirements, he can quickly identify the best approach for your specific project. His many years of experience in project management and background in computer science and math will help you to get published faster.

30min Video Session with Clemens Lode

This call focuses on finding the right technology and publishing path for your project.

Get clarity on our editing, conversion, and publishing services! Let's discuss your book's unique technical and marketing requirements and figure out the best next step for you – no strings attached!

Or join our free group call every other week on Google Meet, no registration required!

Why Authors Choose the LODE Template

✓ OWNERSHIP: Receive all LaTeX files and editing rights to reuse for all your future books and publications .

✓ TECHNICAL PRECISION: Perfect handling of equations, citations, cross-references, and bibliographies that maintain integrity.

✓ PROFESSIONAL TYPOGRAPHY: Enjoy advanced kerning, ligatures, and typesetting superior to standard word processors.

✓ MULTI-FORMAT OUTPUT: Generate PDF and EPUB files compatible with all self-publishing platforms from a single source with one click.

✓ SEAMLESS INTEGRATION: Works with MikTeX and TeXLive, both locally (VS Code, TeXworks, TeXStudio, Texmaker) and on the web (Overleaf).

✓ EXPERT SUPPORT: Get help from people who understand the entire publishing chain from technical publishing to typesetting to marketing.

Current Challenge

Our Solution

Advanced Services

  • Project not optimized for books
  • E-book conversion issues
  • Print specific formatting
  • Time-consuming manual tasks
  • Graphic optimization
  • Visual design consistency
  • Professional page layout
  • Marketing challenges
  • Pre-configured book template
  • Only 15 minutes to set up
  • Automated EPUB3 generation
  • Streamlined LaTeX workflow
  • Proper bleed and margins
  • Single-source publishing
  • Platform independent
  • Comprehensive documentation
  • Cover design integration
  • Marketing research
  • Publishing platform submission
  • Font selection and embedding
  • Research and editing
  • Automation support
  • Website design
  • Business development

Sample EPUB Output

Sample PDF Output

Supercharge Your Typesetting and Layout

Original WORD Document

Standard LaTeX Installation

LODE Template with pdfLaTeX

LODE Template with LuaLaTeX

Do you have a question about our services?

Reach out, we'd love to hear from you! Schedule a video chat or message us by e-mail or WhatsApp!
We speak English (native), German (native), and French, but our template supports all languages!

Send us an e-mail (mail@lode.de), we will reply as soon as possible!

Reach out to us via a chat on Signal or WhatsApp!

Let's talk! Set up a free call with Clemens to discuss our services. Use Calendly to schedule the call.

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