Book Formatter for 200+ Page Self-Help Workbook/Journal – KDP, Etsy & Digital.

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Summary

I am seeking an experienced book formatter/interior layout designer to professionally format my completed 200+ page self-help workbook/journal, You Are the Assignment!, for publication and sale. The manuscript is already written and edited. I am not looking for writing, rewriting, or developmental editing. I need an experienced professional to take the completed manuscript and create a polished, consistent, publication-ready interior. This is not a standard novel or simple low-content journal. The book combines reading material with interactive workbook/journal elements, including: - Chapter-opening/title pages - Multiple lessons within chapters - Guided reflection questions and prompts - Writing lines and dedicated writing space - Affirmations and daily practices - Intentional blank/breathing pages - Section dividers - Consistent headings and subheadings - Table of Contents - Page numbering The writing and reflection space is intentional and should not be compressed or removed simply to reduce the page count. Certain sections must remain on their own pages, and prompts/questions should not be separated awkwardly from their corresponding writing areas. Formatting Requirements I need someone experienced with: - Guided workbooks/journals and self-help books - Professional interior book layout and typesetting - Amazon KDP print requirements - Correct trim size, margins, gutter, and bleed where applicable - Consistent typography and heading hierarchy - Proper page and section breaks - Widows/orphans and awkward page-break correction - Correct pagination and Table of Contents - Print-ready PDF preparation - Digital PDF preparation suitable for Etsy/direct digital sales Final Deliverables I would like: 1. Final print-ready PDF suitable for Amazon KDP 2. High-quality digital PDF suitable for Etsy/direct digital sales 3. Editable/source file for future corrections 4. Canva-compatible/editable version if possible — please explain what you can provide 5. Any fonts/assets properly licensed for commercial use 6. Reasonable revisions included 7. Correction of formatting-related issues if the KDP previewer/preflight identifies a problem with the delivered file Before Applying Please include: - Your total fixed-price quote for the complete project - Estimated turnaround time - Number of revisions included - Software you use for professional book formatting - What editable/source files I will receive - Whether you can provide a Canva-editable/compatible version - 2–3 examples of guided journals, workbooks, self-help books, or similar interiors you have personally formatted - Your experience preparing books for Amazon KDP My current posted budget is a starting point and I am open to reviewing reasonable proposals based on experience, quality, and the complete scope of work. Please do not apply if your experience is limited to basic novel formatting or automated manuscript conversion. I am looking for someone who understands intentional workbook/journal page design, writing space, visual breathing room, and professional print production. Thank you!

  • $200.00

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  • Intermediate
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  • Remote Job
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Layout Design
Book
Print Design
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Member since Aug 17, 2026
  • USA
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