Poetry Chapbook Formatter Needed Now

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Summary

I'm looking for a talented book designer to format a poetry chapbook of approximately 100 pages. 8.25 x 11 // BW // Hardcover This is not a standard formatting project. I'm specifically interested in someone with a strong eye for typography, visual storytelling, and creative page design. The manuscript contains a wide range of poems, and I'm exploring the possibility of giving each poem its own visual identity through thoughtful font selection, layout choices, ornamentation, spacing, and other artistic flourishes. The goal is to create something beautiful, memorable, and highly professional while remaining readable and tasteful. Some possibilities might include: Creative use of typography Elegant font pairings Decorative elements and ornaments Unique title treatments Occasional illustrated or graphical flourishes Distinct visual moods for different poems Innovative page layouts that enhance the reading experience I'm very open to ideas and would love to collaborate with someone who has strong creative instincts. To apply: Please provide examples of book interiors, poetry collections, literary journals, or typography-focused work you've designed. Bonus: If you're interested, I'd love to see a quick sample based on the attached page. It doesn't need to be polished or complete—just enough to demonstrate your vision and design approach. If we're a good fit, this project will move forward immediately, and there is potential for substantial ongoing work on future books and publishing projects. Please include the phrase "Typography matters" in your proposal so I know you've read the full posting. I look forward to seeing your work.

  • $100.00

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  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
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Skills and Expertise
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Formatting
Layout Design
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  • Proposals:20 to 50
  • Last viewed by client:4 weeks ago
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About the client
Member since May 29, 2022
  • United States
    Rochester4:48 PM
  • $320K total spent
    298 hires, 84 active
  • Small company (2-9 people)

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