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  • $49 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (276 jobs)
    Hi! Do you need work done in MS Word? My 20 years of using Word professionally are at your service. Whether you need your documents or templates fixed, improved, converted or designed from scratch, I can jump in and save you from pulling your hair out. Always using Microsoft Word's best practices and making the most out of the software's features, I can help you with the following: • Document branding based on your brand guidelines or material • Converting an existing design (PDF, Canva, InDesign, etc.) into a usable, fully-functional MS Word template • Defining a stylesheet, including list styles and hierarchical numbered headings • Customizing or fixing a template that you have made or purchased • Applying text formatting, or reformatting • Ensuring formatting consistency across multiple documents • Giving your documents a more professional look • Setting up automatic Table of Contents, headers and footers, page numbering • Prepping up mail merge documents • Setting up a theme with branded themed colours and fonts • Templating your document • Fixing various issues • And more! Here's what some of my Upwork clients have to say about working with me for their Microsoft Word needs: "We refer to Sandra as 'The Word Fairy'! In addition to having an amazing knowledge of Word, she's a flawless communicator and goes the extra mile to ensure the best results are produced. We will definitely call on her again for all of our template needs!" "Sandra has a great eye for design and detail. She did such a good job formatting a lengthy word document for me that I immediately hired her to do two more! I can't believe its possible to get this level of design sophistication out of Word, but Sandra is truly an expert. I recommend her highly and will certainly hire her again myself when I have another similar project." "Sandra was a pleasure to work with, and even more importantly, delivered a high-quality work in a speedy timeframe. I had problems with my documents I didn't even know I had, and Sandra built them from scratch and they are WAY better than what I had before. She also went above and beyond by providing a training video that provides tips for using my new documents. I couldn't be happier and would definitely recommend Sandra!" Got a question, or not sure yet if your project falls into my line of work? Don’t hesitate to reach out to me and ask by inviting me to your job post. It will allow us to chat and work it out. I’m looking forward to collaborating with you!
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    Page Layout Design
    Word Processors & Desktop Publishing Software
    Templates
    Layout Design
    Microsoft PowerPoint
    Branding Template
    PDF Conversion
    Microsoft Publisher
    Office 365
    Presentation Design
    Microsoft Word
    Word Processing
    Microsoft Office
    Document Conversion
  • $50 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (302 jobs)
    Proficient, reliable, accurate, and swift. Ready to help you with different kinds of services: ⭐️ Editorial design ➡ Full interior book design (text + imagery) 🔸 Combination of text, imagery, and color photos included 🔸 Text & imagery will be printed in full color 🔸 Suitable for cookbooks, children’s books, poetry books, ebooks, reports, brochures, catalogs, newspapers, newsletters, magazines, annual reports, workbooks, etc. ➡ Custom made Whitepaper 🔸 InDesign CC file + print-ready pdf 🔸 Size and orientation of your choice ➡ Book Typesetting 🔸 Simple typesetting service perfect for all genres (text only) ⭐️ Multilingual desktop publishing 🔸 Layouts in different languages for books, ebooks, newspapers, brochures, and magazines, preparing files before and after translation. Whether you are redesigning an old book or creating a new one from a Word or Google doc., I will do my best to make the layout design attractive, visually interesting, easy to read, cohesive, clear, and draw readers in! The graphics and layout service is a strong point in my business. I work exclusively on PC, using Adobe software, like Indesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. The precision of my services is rooted in the cooperation with clients across the globe, graphics and publishing agencies, international and non-profit organizations, and my education and over 20 years of experience, hardworking, creative, and committed. DTP experience with extremely complicated edits. I'm able to follow instructions and guidelines 100%, work autonomously, and be counted on to meet deadlines, a perfectionist who never makes mistakes a second time, hungry to learn new things and develop new skills. ✅ Advanced skills in interior book layout design ✅ Extreme attention dedicated to details ✅ Excellent communication skills ✅ Responsible, honest, loyal, and a hard worker ✅ Expert-level competency in Adobe Suite, and other relevant software, as well as project management software (Asana, Wrike, Teams) 🏆 Testimonials: “You really are a true shining star, a hard worker, and a lovely person. And I do hope that the directors really appreciate you as much as I did. It’s been a pleasure and I sincerely wish you luck in your future.” - Susie “Took Ana 2 minutes to do something that I had been fumbling over and getting frustrated with 4 2 days. THANKS, Ana. Saved me again!!” - Kylie “Ana is an extraordinary professional. Her communication skills are superb and her response times are amazingly fast. She made me very comfortable from the start with her knowledge of the subject, her eye for details and her speed of catching the subject matter. I was lucky to have found her for the Layout and internal design work for my book, Bravo!” - Sal “Ana did a stellar job on this project. The deadlines were challenging but she beyond the call of duty to get everything done in time. The work was of the highest standard. Highly recommended!” - Simon “Ana is the most personable, patient, professional, precision-orient worker you will ever have. She is very understanding and will go out of her way, working late into the night yet still coming out with marks of perfection. I have had a number of projects with her, and can't wait to begin the next one!” - Larry “Great experience and great results. Ana completely redesigned an old 200-page book for republication, and we are very happy with the product.” - Danko
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    Black & White Style
    White Paper Design
    Page Layout Design
    Book Design
    Book Layout
    Annual Report
    Book
    Editorial Design
    Typesetting
    Adobe InDesign
    Adobe Photoshop
    Print Design
    Layout Design
    Publication Design
  • $75 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (857 jobs)
    Hi. If you’re looking for a well-rounded, experienced layout specialist and passionate Adobe CC expert, I’m your person. With 25 years of experience in the field, I specialize in creating engaging and functional layouts for magazines, catalogs, books, book covers, annual reports, brochures, and other publications. I am creative, efficient, dedicated and passionate. I pay special attention to functionality and visual consistency. My key design skills play a crucial role in effectively communicating your message and captivating your target audience. My approach is rooted in clean, modern aesthetics, but I am flexible in terms of style. Check out my portfolio to see some examples of my work. I look forward to collaborating with you and making your project stand out. Let's get started!
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    Magazine Layout
    Ebook Design
    Page Layout Design
    Adobe Photoshop
    Cover Art Design
    Book
    Catalog
    Adobe InDesign
  • $30 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (332 jobs)
    I provide services exclusively in Latex tasks. I have used LaTeX for more than 33 years. Currently, I use MikTeX. During that period, I made several hundred mathematical books for mathematical scientists around the world. I am very specialized in any kind of mathematical content. My goal is to make good and lasting cooperation with those who need good LaTeX work. You can find some of my work in the portfolio, but I am willing to provide more content on request if needed.
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    CSS
    Formatting
    PDF Conversion
    Error Detection
    Document Conversion
    TikZ
    Citation Style
    LaTeX
    Print Design
    Layout Design
    Adobe InDesign
    Book
  • $22 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (253 jobs)
    I have 15 years of experience in layout and prepress. I made hundreds of books, magazines, brochures. I am really good in InDesign and I have also skills in working with programs Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDraw, Acrobat Distiller. I easily operate in the work of such skills as paragraph and character header and plain text styles, keyboard shortcuts, tables, footnotes, master pages, margins, bleeds, automatic headers and table of contents... and used to all kinds of changes, format, font, margins, corrections, different placing of images. I have the ability to turn a print-ready edition into an interactive e-book with table of contents and hyperlinks of «pdf», «epub», «mobi», «azw3», «fb2» formats.
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    Ebook Design
    PDF Conversion
    CSS
    HTML
    Book Cover
    MOBI
    Magazine Layout
    EPUB
    Layout Design
    Book
    Ebook
  • $67 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (351 jobs)
    Designing and creating high-quality, stylistically pleasing, stable, functional, predictably formatted documents using automated functionality features provided by MS Word software, is what I do best. I have recently completed several MS Word formatting and template design projects through Upwork comprising: legal, financial and business documents; operations and technical manuals; aviation manuals; training and course materials; all which were well suited to customized numbering algorithms and other features provided by MS Word. PDF Conversion: I am experienced with PDF to Word conversion methods and know the shortcomings of machine conversion. I have several clean-up routines to look for and remove unnecessary section breaks, font scaling and many other unwanted codes from converted text. I then create a new document with a customized template and style sheet which I use to build a new “clean” document. Fonts, spacing, indentation of paragraphs and general layout will be consistent. I also have many years of experience working for the Canadian federal Justice Department coding, tagging, formatting, updating, proofreading and publishing legislation (draft bills, statutes and regulations) for introduction in Parliament. Due to the high-profile nature of this work, I was required to produce quality work without errors prepared within short timeframes. Publishing for public accessibility was on paper, CD-ROM and the departmental website. I am from Canada and my native language is Canadian English so correct English spelling and grammar usage is quite natural for me. My knowledge and experience includes: - analyzing requirements and creating document formats and structures accordingly; - creating templates, style sheets and Definition Type Documents (DTDs) to enforce format and indexing specifications; - creating documents using different text editing, publishing and xml editing software: Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Interleaf, Folio Views, Arbortext, Adobe Acrobat; - converting files from PDF to Word; - transcribing files using Express Scribe and InqScribe transcription software. I have a very good knowledge of legislative formats, structures and terminology. My performance evaluations frequently made positive reference to my dedication, commitment, reliability, conscientious attitude, persistence, efficiency, competence, creativity, perseverance, tactfulness, discretion, and attention to detail.
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    Layout Design
    Formatting
    PDF Conversion
    Templates
    Graphic Design
    Typesetting
    English
    Microsoft Word
    Document Conversion
    Word Processing
  • $95 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (114 jobs)
    Hi there, I'm Jennifer! As a seasoned Document Designer and Virtual Assistant who proudly advocates for the Oxford comma, I am passionate about creating visually appealing and well-crafted documents. Over the years, I have gained extensive experience using software tools like Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, and Excel to design a variety of documents. Since establishing SecretaryZone in 2005, I have designed more than 5,000 top-quality documents, such as reports, flyers, manuals, templates, and proposals. My meticulous attention to detail is something I take great pride in, and I am committed to providing my clients with exceptional service and deliverables. You can trust that I will consistently deliver outstanding results for your document design needs. Thank you for considering me as your document designer.
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    Microsoft PowerPoint
    Microsoft Publisher
    Layout Design
    Formatting
    PDF Conversion
    Print Design
    Templates
    Branding Template
    Microsoft Excel
    Microsoft Word
    Microsoft Office
  • $60 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (70 jobs)
    I love what I do! Whether you need files created from scratch or updated legacy files, I can provide you the exact files you need for your project. I have extensive experience, expert attention to detail, and the willingness to go the extra mile. I've spent my career designing, preparing, and editing files. I've done it all, but my strength is in technical/production work: template setup, formatting, file recreation, production art, prepress, preparing files for language translation, consulting, and troubleshooting. I'm fluent in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Word, and PowerPoint. I believe there’s something new to learn every day, and I'm always open to collaboration and kicking ideas around onscreen. Let's talk about your project! Angie
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    Microsoft Word
    Image Editing
    Layout Design
    Microsoft PowerPoint
    Adobe Photoshop
    Adobe Acrobat
    Adobe InDesign
    Adobe Illustrator
  • $30 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (486 jobs)
    Thanks for taking the time to look around. I am a graphic designer with 11 years of experience. I know how to use Adobe InDesign and Illustrator and have been designing magazines, ebooks, brochures, corporate reports, newsletters, flyers, marketing kits, and broadsheet pages over the years. I have worked on a wide range of projects in Print Design. My main professional objectives are to seek opportunities to develop challenging projects.
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    Video Editing
    Adobe Premiere Pro
    PDF
    PDF Pro
    PDF Conversion
    Flyer Design
    Ebook Design
    Infographic
    Magazine Layout
    Adobe InDesign
    Print Design
    Adobe Illustrator
    Brochure
  • $50 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (116 jobs)
    I have over 28 years of experience working within the operational side of the publishing business. Much of my focus has been on process improvements, workflows, content management, Microsoft Office applications and general business management. I’ve managed large departments, large budgets, large projects (software, workflow improvement, consulting) and have personally trained 700+ people in the use of Microsoft Word as a manuscript editing tool. I am an expert in Microsoft Word as well as other Office applications and software. For the past five years I have transitioned into providing my expertise via freelance and consulting services. I am a huge fan of Upwork as it has connected me to some amazing people and clients. Some areas I can help: Word templates, document formatting/cleanup, style application, process improvements, workflow documentation, legal documentation (contracts, design branding, fill-in-the-blank form creation), general documentation, PowerPoint Templates, Microsoft Office problem solving, Acrobat, flowcharts (Lucid Chart) . . . Every project is important to me. I take the time to learn about my clients' needs, challenges, brand, and subject matter. I always bring easy to use solutions to the project and support each client as my own employer. I want to be your go-to employee that is there just when you need them. I am up for new challenges and look forward to assisting you.
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    Management Skills
    Electronic Publishing
    Microsoft Visio
    Lucidchart
    Process Improvement
    Microsoft Word
    Microsoft Office
    Presentation Design
  • $45 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (92 jobs)
    I have over 30 years of typesetting experience in the publishing industry. This experience includes typesetting for a large publishing company for over thirteen years as a senior member of the composition team. During that time, I typeset numerous book interiors for fiction, non-fiction, Bibles and Study Bibles. I also have experience typesetting financials, marketing products, newsletters and catalogs. In 2018, I transitioned to full-time freelance typesetting/design. I have extensive experience using Adobe InDesign and I'm very well-versed in creating and analyzing design specifications and layouts. My files use all of the automation features InDesign offers, resulting in consistently accurate, professionally designed and typeset files. I prefer to work on a fixed-price basis. My specialties include book interiors and long documents for print or reflowable ebook products. It's always so rewarding to start with a basic manuscript file and transform it into a beautiful, readable, professional book or publication. Thank you for your consideration.
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    Ebook Design
    Page Layout Design
    EPUB
    Book
    Adobe InDesign
    Typesetting
    Layout Design
    Editorial Design
    Print Design
  • $44 hourly

    • 4.6/5
    • (222 jobs)
    PRINT & DIGITAL: Typesetting, graphic design, layout, repro, finished artwork, print production, pre-press, computer-to-plate and printing. Accept content in all formats to make-ready. • Professional books, magazines, manuals, presentations, packaging and other materials. • High run commercial presses | Low run print-on-demand facilities. • eBooks, epub, kindle, mobi, html, xml. • Current using Adobe CC software: Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat. • PDF proof, edit, conversion, file correction, repair and maintenance. • Preflighted press-PDFs ready for imposition at the plate. Advanced File Check Service: Not sure if your print-ready files are really ready for printing? I offer a thorough one-hour technical review with fixes or feedback as appropriate.
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    Formatting
    Magazine Layout
    Layout Design
    Adobe Acrobat
    Print Design
    Prepress
    Graphic Design
    Editorial Design
    Adobe Illustrator
    Typesetting
    Adobe InDesign
    Book
    Adobe Photoshop
  • $38 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (6 jobs)
    I'm a Graphic Designer, Book Layout Artist, Book Cover Designer, Web designer, UI and UX Design with more than 12 years of experience. My work has focused on working with authors: doing book layout and formatting for print, converting and adapting those printed books to electronic formats (ePub eBook, Apple iBooks and fixed-format PDFs), designing book covers, and designing websites mainly for authors. The purpose is to offer authors a full set of designs to create a very professional book and a great website to promote the book and the writer. Your book needs and expert and caring hand to take shape and come to be. The other aspect of my work is in interactive design, interface design (UI, defining the look and feel) and user experience (UX, defining the interaction and navigation) of such things as websites, apps for cellphones or tablets, and software for desktop computers. I also work parttime as a bookseller in a local independent bookstore in Northern California. Services: BOOK FORMATTING: Expert book layout and formatting for print. As a Bookseller, I know the parameters, standards, and rules of professional book layout for print distribution that most people that do book formatting don't seem to know. I can format books using such software as Adobe InDesign and Microsoft word to produce a print-ready document to send to a printer or to upload to print-on-demand services such as Amazons KDP and Ingram Spark. I adapt the design and layout of books made for print to electronic formats adhering to professional epub standards. I can also adapt graphic layouts such as Children's books, Comics or Graphic Novels to such platforms as Apple iBooks and Amazon's Kindle. I create interactive books, educational or children's, that can be played on tablets or desktop computers and that can integrate animations, sound, video and interactivity. COVER DESIGN: I design professional book covers that follow the publishing industry guidelines and standards. As a Bookseller, I understand what makes a book cover looks professional and is appropriate to the different book genres. Many self-published books can be easily spotted and disparaged because they are done without a proper knowledge of design and book publishing. Typography is a big element of any cover design as it is any image used on it. Spines and back covers are also important and many book printing standards are just not known by most graphic designers. I can ensure that your book cover will good looking and professional. WEB DESIGN: I design websites that communicate the spirit, message and personality of an author and its books A website is a window into the author's world and a channel to connect with his or her readers. An author website should be much more than a simple template with some pictures of book covers and buttons to Amazon. GRAPHIC DESIGN: I other types of Graphic Design pieces such as logos, icons, business cards, bookmarks, postcards, brochures, banner ads and the like and marketing and promotional material. BILINGUAL BOOK ADAPTATION ENGLISH TO SPANISH: I adapt book layouts between English and Spanish editions, taking into consideration the difference in text length and keeping formatting and layout clear and consistent. Applications and Software: Graphic Design and Page Layout: Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro, Dreamweaver, Muse. Word processor: MS Word, Google Docs, Apple Pages eBook Formating: Calibre, Kindle Create, iBooks Author, Kindle Kid's Book Creator, Kindle Comic Creator, Sigil UX/UI Design and Prototype: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe XD Interactive books: PubCoder, Apple iBooks, Interactive PDF. Web platforms: Wix, Webflow, Wordpress, Html, CSS
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    Kindle Direct Publishing
    Electronic Publishing
    Ebook Design
    Apple iBooks
    Book Cover
    Adobe Illustrator
    Adobe InDesign
    Adobe Photoshop
    Layout Design
    Publication Design
    Ebook
  • $50 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (607 jobs)
    My favorite projects are newsletters and brochures, from full color to simple black and white - each one is like a puzzle, but you get to be creative in how you solve it! I also have years of experience creating booklets, flyers, magazines and marketing materials, business packages (letterhead, envelopes, business cards) invitations and forms. Please take a look at my Portfolio to see samples.
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    PDF
    Page Layout Design
    Magazine Layout
    Book Cover
    Ebook Design
    Adobe Photoshop
    Microsoft Word
    Typography
    Graphic Design
    Typesetting
    Layout Design
    Brochure Design
    Advertising Design
    Print Design
  • $53 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (266 jobs)
    As a Top rated Upworker with almost 20 years of experience in graphic and web design I provide high-end design, all from brand development to marketing materials, annual reports and everything in between. Over the years I've gained the ability to handle large projects and, at the same time to wear different hats and take care of smaller details too. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and I work hand in hand with other developers to produce the best UI/UX deliverables. My passion is staying up to date with the latest design trends and practice in this digital age. Aside from earlier projects, my latest projects are in financial, technology, medical and ICO sector. Services: Desktop publishing Multipurpose Presentations Corporate Pitch deck Whitepapers Infographics/ icon design Ads/ banners/ newsletters creation for social media campaigns Word / Exel/ PowerPoint conversion to InDesign and PDF Brand Identity Design developments Last but not least to mention: I like tight and short timeframes, as well as solving problems. Everything listed above my 5 stars rating prove. Before making a conclusion also have a look below at what all those people from all areas of business have to say.
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    Print Marketing Materials
    Large Format Design
    Booth Design
    Microsoft PowerPoint
    Report
    Presentations
    White Paper
    Annual Report
    Adobe InDesign
    Graphic Design
    Adobe Illustrator
    Brochure
    Print Design
    Editorial Design
  • $70 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (215 jobs)
    marasdesigns.wixsite.com/home I'll be thrilled to help you achieve your business objectives through exceptional design! I am an architect with a clean, modern style and a passion for graphic design. I firmly believe in the power of simplicity, considering minimalism as a hallmark of excellence. I work closely with businesses all over the globe to create strategically sound, damn-fine design solutions. I combine expertise in branding, graphic design, web design, and visual communication to push your vision into the next dimension of greatness. Let's embark on a journey together to elevate your brand to unprecedented heights!
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    Ebook Design
    Corporate Brand Identity
    Graphic Design
    Flyer Design
    Layout Design
    Presentation Design
    Logo Design
    Adobe Illustrator
    Adobe Photoshop
    Adobe InDesign
    Print Design
  • $37 hourly

    • 4.8/5
    • (30 jobs)
    Specialized in RapidWeaver Website Design, located in Canada who loves creativity, I build simple yet beautiful websites that add value and make users happy, I am easy to get along with, passionate about designs. I will go the extra mile to deliver you stunning website, sometimes you need to meet an emergency deadline, you can count on me to help out. Other services offered: DeskTop Publishing | Social Media Management | Translation
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    Project Management
    Data Entry
    Social Media Marketing
    Translation
    Social Media Management
    Adobe InDesign
    Web Design
    Responsive Design
    Web Development
    Search Engine Optimization
  • $75 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (661 jobs)
    Hello my name is Ben! I'm a Senior Graphic Designer and creative presentation expert. Thanks for checking my profile. Ready to transform your brand's visual identity into a masterpiece? With over 16 years of expertise, I specialize in creating clean, professional and captivating designs that leave a lasting impression. I have an excellent eye for design and attention to details. Why Choose Me? - Expert in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Publisher) Apple Keynote, Google Slides, Canva platform and Figma. - Proven track record with top-tier clients like Apple, Google, Slack, NTT DATA and more. - Passionate about delivering designs that drive real results. -Responsible and fast designer. Need something urgent? Here to help! Let's Collaborate! Drop me a line at hello@xiobocreative.com or write me here to kickstart your brand's journey to greatness. Let's turn your vision into reality – together.
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    Landing Page Design
    Social Media Design
    Corporate Style
    Website Redesign
    Website Builder
    Sales Presentation
    Google Slides
    Microsoft Word
    3D Product Rendering
    Graphic Design
    Adobe Photoshop
    Adobe InDesign
    Logo Design
    Microsoft PowerPoint
    Adobe Illustrator
  • $65 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (159 jobs)
    I am a book writing coach and publishing expert with over 8 years of experience in creative writing/guidance, ghostwriting, editing, proofreading, formatting, cover design, and keyword and category optimization. I am your one-stop shop for all your book publishing needs. I provide complete book publishing solutions with 100% job satisfaction guaranteed. I own the process from start to finish, taking the worries from you and delivering results you will be proud of! ⭐ My services include: ⭐ ✅ Ghostwriting, editing and proofreading ✅ Print-on-demand book interior/layout design, book formatting/typesetting for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Lightning Source, Lulu Print, etc. ✅ eBook Conversion (EPUB, EPUB3, Mobi) ✅ Book cover design using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign & Adobe illustrator ✅ Book upload and publication on Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Smashwords, Lulu, Barnes & Noble, Draft2Digital, Bookbaby, etc. ✅ Copywriting for your book description ✅ Keyword optimization and category research ✅ Amazon Marketing Services (AMS)/Book promotion ⭐ Applications I use ⭐ ● Adobe InDesign ● Adobe Photoshop ● Adobe illustrator ● Adobe Acrobat ● Canva ● MS-Office ● Adobe Premiere 🏆 Clients' Reviews 🏆 The client reviews below describe the work quality and value you can expect from working with me: - Rachel Bickham, Author, An Entrepreneurial Leap: "Chisom Ezeh is my book publisher. When I hired her to help me publish my book, I was nervous and didn’t have a big vision for the book. I thought I would only quietly release an ebook. She encouraged me to think bigger. To dream bigger. To tell the world my story because so many people needed to hear it and not just my inner circle. Chisom guided me through the final manuscript by making sure my messages were clear, my voice and personality shined through on paper, and helped me gain confidence to know that my book was worthy enough to be published. She was simply amazing throughout the entire process. If you are thinking about writing and publishing a book and don’t know where to start or to do next, definitely schedule a consultation with Chisom. She can walk you through the process and ensure you have a successful book launch." - Ellington Darden, Author, Still Living Longer Stronger "I highly recommend working with Chisom for your book project. This was my first book project and I didn't know the end to end process of how to turn a manuscript into a published book and then to launch it on Amazon and IngramSparks. Chisom explained how it all worked and was very, very patient with myself and my team throughout the entire project. She excels at book editing, proofreading, communication and delivering a very high quality book. I would definitely use her again for any future book projects." Clement DeCrop, Author, The Idea Space: "Chisom was able to execute a super difficult, image heavy (200+) project. There were bumps in the road, but she was able to push through those challenges and deliver a great final product. If you are looking for someone to help coach you or format a book, then Chisom is your person!" I look forward to helping you create a polished, successful book from start to finish! #kindle #ebook #epub #mobi #Amazon #Smashwords #Lulu #KDP #bookdesign #printlayout #book #PDF #ebookdesign #bookpublishing #logo #Indesign #Ingramspark #eBookconversion #eBookformatting #Childrenbooks #typesetting #booklayout #illustrations
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    Book Cover
    Proofreading
    Book Editing
    Developmental Editing
    Line Editing
    Publishing Fundamentals
    Creative Writing
    Layout Design
    Ebook Formatting
    Kindle Direct Publishing
    Content Editing
    Ghostwriting
    Editing & Proofreading
    Adobe InDesign
  • $55 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (268 jobs)
    🏆 Top-Rated Book Designer with Almost 300 Five-Star Reviews. Your Book, Perfectly Designed and Print-Ready, Ensuring Every Page Reflects Professional Quality, Ready for Amazon KDP, Ingram Spark, or any other printing house. 🏆 With 25 years in the publishing industry, I have successfully collaborated with renowned publishers like Workman™, DK™, Larousse®, and many others, ensuring that each book layout meets the highest standards of publishing quality. My expertise will ensure that your book looks as though it just came out of a prestigious publishing house, something you’ll rarely find on platforms like Upwork. Why Choose Working with Me: ✅ 25 Years of Industry Expertise Leveraging decades of experience in the publishing industry, including work with renowned publishers like Workman™, DK™, and Larousse®, to ensure your book's interior design meets the highest professional standards. 📖 Expertise Across Diverse Genres From non-fiction to fiction, from children's books to coffee-table books, I bring specialized knowledge to ensure your book's layout is perfectly suited to its content. ⏱️ Fast Turnaround for Print-Ready PDFs Receive a flawless, print-ready PDF within days, fully compatible with all major printers including Amazon KDP and Ingram Spark. 🎓 Full Adobe Proficiency Expert in InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, ensuring professional and polished book designs. 🏅 My Personal and Professional Guarantee I guarantee your book will meet the highest standards of professional publishing, with impeccable design and flawless formatting. If you're not completely satisfied with the final print-ready PDF, I will revise it until your book exceeds your expectations. 🚫 Who Shouldn't Work with Me If you don't need the highest standards of quality and attention to detail, my services might not be the best fit for you. I specialize in delivering impeccable, professionally designed book layouts that meet and exceed industry standards. If you're looking for quick, low-cost solutions without a focus on excellence, we might not be the best fit. My commitment is to those who value top-tier quality and the exceptional presentation of their work. Feel free to browse through my portfolio and check out samples of my work. 👉 Ready to Make Your Book Stand Out? Contact me today to transform your manuscript into a masterpiece!
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    Page Layout Design
    Editorial Design
    Adobe Illustrator
    Adobe Acrobat
    Typesetting
    Adobe InDesign
    Adobe Photoshop
    Layout Design
  • $45 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (17 jobs)
    The author life is a journey, and I can help you navigate the terrain. With 19 years experience in the newspaper industry, and 11 years in the book biz. I have worked with many authors and businesses. I have an eye for design and marketing as well as solution-oriented processes. All of this is important, but the most meaningful part of my job is encouraging my clients in their endeavors. Allow me to help assist with your Labor of Love. I offer: ​√ General Virtual Assistance √ Branding Assistance √ Book Blurbs √ Author Bios √ Front End Web Design {​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Ltd.}​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ √ Lead Magnets √ Newsletter Design √ Social Media Design √ Press Kits √ Press Releases √ Press Pitches √ Lite Marketing + PR ​√ Soft-Sell Coaching My experience: ★ 1 year owner of Poppy + Oak Creative where I have worked with numerous authors. ★ 2 years Marketing Manager at Burning Soul Press. ★ 11 years in the book industry. ★ 19 years at 4 newspapers = invaluable experience with typesetting, writing, editing, ad design, magazine creation and the pagination of pages. I understand the creative process and I provide that crucial support that authors and creators need to drive their dream to the finish line. A few things you should know: I do not publish books. I do not format books for Amazon. {​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​I do however create lead magnets and workbooks, for use on websites etc.}​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ I take very few launches. I work primarily in Canva. I am not a TikToker. My marketing tactics are mostly organic. I cannot/will not guarantee sales. I prefer to work with authors who want to build a solid foundation and know it's a marathon, not a sprint.
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    Marketing
    Ebook Design
    Email & Newsletter
    Blog Writing
    Lead Magnet
    Ebook Writing
    Canva
    Social Media Management
    Product Launch
    Email Design
    Social Media Content Creation
    Marketing Consulting
    Marketing Plan
    Book Marketing
  • $75 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (15 jobs)
    My name is Mark Kartischko, and I am passionate about Adobe InDesign. I am also proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat, along with Microsoft Office 365 applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher. With over 23 years of experience as a graphic designer/desktop publisher and 20 years of instructional design experience, I bring a wealth of expertise to my work. I have received comprehensive training in typography and color theory and possess the skills to work with various formats, handle file conversions, and produce desired outputs. I specialize in instructional design, graphic design, layout design, and desktop publishing. I firmly believe that variety is not only the spice of life but also the key to maintaining a constant flow of creativity. However, my true passion lies in InDesign, where I find immense joy in crafting captivating layouts and formatting. My expertise extends to designing, laying out, and formatting a diverse range of materials such as books, magazines, newspapers, brochures, workbooks, reports, business documents, catalogs, newsletters, advertisements, and more. By combining my skills in instructional design, graphic design, and desktop publishing, I strive to deliver visually appealing and engaging creations that effectively convey the intended message to the audience. My approach to work is characterized by meticulousness, efficiency, responsiveness, flexibility, and honesty. I excel in managing time effectively. I hold a master's degree in Educational Technology from George Washington University, a bachelor's degree in Workforce Education from Southern Illinois University, and an associate’s degree in Computer Graphics from Trident Technical College. Should you have any inquiries, please feel free to reach out to me. I am here to assist you. Wishing you a productive and fulfilling day. Mark Kartischko
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    Children's Literature
    Ebook Design
    Instructional Design
    Graphic Design
    Typography
    Prepress
    Layout Design
    Adobe Illustrator
    Adobe Acrobat
    Book
    Adobe InDesign
    Adobe Photoshop
    Print Design
  • $15 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (137 jobs)
    Hi, I am a full-Time Freelancer and have over 10 years of experience in the Translation & Publishing (ePub, mobi, KDP(Paperback)) industry. We provide the following services: - Preparation and optimization of data - Editing and conversion of data - Foreign language typesetting and DTP - Post-processing of data - Alignment of existing translations (Layout Check) - Editing of images and graphics - Removing Background from Images - Data Conversion from PDF to MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio. - Pdf to Word Exact Layout for Translations - Word/PDF to ePub/mobi formats. - Production in Digital Publication formats of large scale. - Pdf Forms / Functionality pdf - MS Doc, PDF, XML, Hard-copy, Scan Data, etc. into epub, Mobi, Kindle, Apple I pad, tablets, etc. - Project Management - Cost-effective workflow analysis and development - Handling mufti-volume and mufti-contributor work Digital publishing, XML, ePub, Kindle, Mobi, XML, DTD, CSS, HTML, Photoshop, Epsilon, Coral Draw, Page maker. - OCR conversion, PDF to Word conversion with Styling and Re-formatting, Data entry & Data conversions services. I am committed to providing the best service and excellent quality work in your quick time.
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    memoQ
    HTML5
    Graphic Design
    Adobe InDesign
    CSS
    Adobe Photoshop
    EPUB
    PDF Conversion
    Book Cover
    Tesseract OCR
    Ebook Design
    Microsoft Excel
  • $45 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (23 jobs)
    With over 15 years of dedicated Experience in the publishing industry, my professional journey has been wholly committed to the art of book design and digital publishing. I specialize in transforming manuscripts into visually stunning print books and e-books, having completed hundreds of projects for diverse publishers using advanced Adobe software like InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver for e-books. Over the years, I've honed my book design skills and mastered the intricacies of digital publishing. This includes creating e-books that are not just visually appealing but also function seamlessly across various devices, thanks to my expertise in HTML and CSS. My approach to book design goes beyond mere aesthetics. It's about understanding the essence of your work and ensuring that it resonates with your readers. Whether it's through meticulous attention to detail in print layouts or crafting distinctive e-book designs that stand out, my goal is always to deliver a polished, professional product. Here's what I offer: ✅ Professional print book and e-book design, ensuring a polished and distinctive appearance. ✅ Expertise in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver. ✅ Custom HTML and CSS for e-books to ensure seamless functionality across all devices. ✅ Experience with book layout for KDP, Ingram Spark, Book Baby, and other POD services, as well as professional printing. My extensive experience and specialized skills make me a valuable asset to any author or publisher seeking to create books that look great and connect with their audience. Please reach out if you have any questions or wish to view my portfolio. Let's set up a time to chat about how I can bring your vision to life. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and help bring your literary creations to their fullest potential! Feel free to explore my portfolio.
    vsuc_fltilesrefresh_TrophyIcon Desktop Publishing
    Adobe Photoshop
    Adobe InDesign
    Formatting
    Page Layout Design
    Kindle Direct Publishing
    Apple iBooks
    Ebook
    MOBI
    EPUB
  • $25 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (1,746 jobs)
    “Ramesh is fantastic. He’s efficient, responsive and creative, and I can’t recommend him enough… One of the best freelancers I’ve worked with.” – ALEXANDRA HOLMES, EDITORIAL MANAGER, BOOKOUTURE ***** Top Rated ***** Welcome! My name is Ramesh Kumar Pitchai and I am a book layout designer from Chennai. I am a creative, full-time freelance graphic designer available for book layout and other graphic design work such as document layout, brochure design, letterhead design and business card design. I have extensive knowledge in all types of ebook conversions and book typesetting. I love being able to tackle new projects and work with different clients in a variety of industries. Let’s work together! I have twenty years of experience in the typesetting industry and have worked on a wide variety of publishing assignments. I have completed hundreds of book layout projects for publishers, institutions and self-publishing authors. This includes ebook and print layout designs of fiction and non-fiction books, cookbooks and academic books as well as book cover design for both ebooks and paperbacks. I specialize in epub and mobi conversions from any format, as well as designing and creating book layouts for print-on-demand (POD) websites like CreateSpace, Lightning Source, IngramSpark and Lulu. I also have extensive experience creating flyers, business cards, posters, ads and other print design services for media agencies and individuals alike. I have excellent knowledge and hands-on experience of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Microsoft Office. What clients have said about my services: “Ramesh is fantastic. He’s efficient, responsive and creative, and I can’t recommend him enough. I’ve commissioned his work on numerous projects, including mobi to Word conversions, paperback typesetting and epub and mobi conversions. He approaches every project with care, and he has a keen eye for detail and design. For a particularly complex project, he went above and beyond and provided multiple design samples and was quick to implement feedback from several stakeholders in a way that made everyone happy. One of the best freelancers I’ve worked with.” – ALEXANDRA HOLMES, EDITORIAL MANAGER, BOOKOUTURE Ramesh commits himself fully to his projects, putting maximum effort into completing job-related tasks to the best of his ability. His work is outstanding. His professionalism is praiseworthy and you will receive none other than 100% job satisfaction from Ramesh as a hired freelancer. – NADIA ALTERIO, EDITOR AND FOUNDER OF FAMOUS CHIHUAHUA “Ramesh was a pleasure to work with. He is very communicative and explains things clearly. He is very fast and got back to me immediately when I had a question. The work is excellent and he did a wonderful job converting my print files into Kindle and epub versions. He was always receptive to changes I made and immediately implemented them. He is meticulous and sees the tiniest errors and fixes them right away. I have only great things to say about Ramesh and I can only suggest any client to work with him. Great Upworker!” MARC REMUS – FINE ARTIST AND AUTHOR “Super-awesome guy to work with. He is no longer just a contractor to me. I now consider him as a friend. Very good guy inside and out. Welcome to the team Ramesh... :-)” – CEDRIC CRAWFORD, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER, AUTHOR, ENTREPRENEUR, LIFE COACH AND WRITER “Great freelancer to work with! Wonderful experience. Thanks!” ANNE LOUGHMAN, CHIEF EDITOR, JAMES PUBLISHING, COSTA MESA “Great experience! Ramesh is 100% professional in communication, style, and skills. We are very happy with his work and commitment.” KATAR ESGHIR – ONZIÈME EDITION PUBLISHING
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    Layout Design
    Book Cover Design
    Vellum
    Ebook Design
    Magazine Layout
    Typography
    Ebook
    Publication Design
    Kindle Direct Publishing
    EPUB
    Print Design
    Editorial Design
    Formatting
    Typesetting
    Adobe InDesign
  • $45 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (71 jobs)
    I am an experienced writer and desktop publisher, expert level in MS Office suite including Word, PowerPoint and Excel. My experience is diverse and varied, across many industries, but particularly focused in tech, food/beverage and entertainment/media. [NOTE: I am currently not taking on any corporate writing clients or editing jobs, only articles/essays and desktop publishing/presentation graphics]. All positions I have held have had some element of writing, from project documentation, press releases, articles and newsletters to corporate M&A presentations, website copy and desktop publishing. What do I bring to you? In desktop publishing, I'm creative, with a focus on aesthetically pleasing and well organized layouts, yet also still detail-oriented and efficient. In writing/copywriting/content writing I bring a strong writing background with an interest in research and accuracy in content, with compelling, colorful writing. In editing/proofeading, I bring strong attention to detail, an understanding of narrative flow/story arcs, and excellent grammar, punctuation and AP Style knowledge. Ultimately my goal is to give you exactly the product you are looking for, at a quality that exceeds your expectation, on time and on budget.
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    Microsoft Word
    Microsoft Excel
    Proofreading
    Writing
    Adobe Photoshop
    Adobe InDesign
    Microsoft PowerPoint
  • $38 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (132 jobs)
    20 years of working as a Graphic Designer, Illustrator and Typesetter have given me the experience to visualize and execute complex print projects. Prior experience in the Film/TV and Advertising industry, from camera-assistant to storyboard artist, has been an asset over the years. I would be delighted to provide my drawing and Illustration skills, combined with above average technical knowledge of current Desktop-publishing, for your project, be it short or long term.
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    Formatting
    German
    Newsletter
    Adobe Creative Suite
    Adobe Acrobat
    Typesetting
    Print Design
    Illustration
    Graphic Design
    Layout Design
    Book
    Adobe Illustrator
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The creation of a wide array of documents is a valuable and central component of how many companies and organizations handle their communication. The way documents are organized and presented visually is known as the page layout, and it can be created and manipulated using a variety of typography skills and techniques to generate the ideal visual space. The growth in personal processing power that has come with the computer age has allowed individuals and businesses to produce quality page layouts for any use with the help of professional software. This set of skills and software is known as desktop publishing, and it allows a high level of customization for any business when creating and distributing documents.

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