Poetry & Art Book Design + Publishing Preparation

Project Overview I am creating a poetry and art collection for my daughter, Myla, a 14-year-old student, writer, artist, and competitive junior golfer. The book is a curated collection of original poetry and artwork centered around themes of identity, growth, pressure, ambition, emotion, reflection, and finding light through uncertainty. Working Title Somewhere Between Shadow and Light Project Goals The goal is to create a professionally designed, emotionally compelling book suitable for: Print publication Personal portfolio use College/scholarship applications Gift copies for mentors/coaches/teachers Potential public sale on platforms such as Amazon KDP or IngramSpark Scope of Work Requested Please provide a quote for the following: Book Interior Design & Layout Poetry book formatting and typography Section divider pages Integration of artwork/illustrations Consistent aesthetic and visual flow Print-ready formatting Ebook-ready formatting (optional separate quote) Cover Design Front, spine, and back cover Original creative direction aligned to the themes of the book Elegant, modern, literary aesthetic Teen/young adult literary feel rather than “children’s book” Publishing Preparation Print-ready PDF export Amazon KDP/IngramSpark formatting support Assistance with ISBN/barcode placement if needed Optional Add-ons Please quote separately if available: Illustration enhancement or light editing Custom typography Social media promotional graphics Author page/about page design Assistance uploading to publishing platforms Book Details (Estimated) Approximately 30–40 pages 5 themed sections Combination of poetry and original artwork Black-and-white interior with potential limited color pages Trim size likely 5.5x8.5 or 6x9 Creative Direction The aesthetic should feel: Literary and artistic Emotional but sophisticated Minimalist with thoughtful visual storytelling Modern poetry collection style Similar in feel to contemporary poetry/art books rather than traditional children’s books Examples of inspiration may include: Rupi Kaur style simplicity Elegant literary journals Soft monochrome or muted artistic design Symbolic imagery connected to light/shadow themes Deliverables Requested Final print-ready files Editable source files if possible Cover files Interior layout files Mockups for review rounds Timeline Target completion: Summer 2026 Please include: Portfolio/examples of similar work Estimated timeline Number of revision rounds included Total pricing and payment structure Experience with poetry/art books or Amazon KDP publishing