eBook Formatting & Layout Specialist (Word to PDF, Tables & APA 7th Reference Cleaning)

Job Description I am launching a premium skincare product and giving away a high-value digital eBook as a free customer bonus bundle. I need an experienced book formatter and layout specialist to finalize the manuscript and prepare it for publication. The current manuscript is in Microsoft Word, and the final deliverables must include both the polished Word document and a print-ready PDF. Timeline • Expected Completion: Within 1 week of hiring. Scope of Work 1. Interior Layout & Formatting (MS Word & PDF) o Apply consistent heading styles, remove blank pages, and ensure all text strictly follows British English conventions. o Insert exactly two (2) provided images into each chapter (except "About Giulana," which requires one founder portrait). o Format and insert clean data tables into Chapters 4, 5, and 6 based on raw notes/data provided. 2. Reference Cleaning (APA 7th Edition) o Clean up a messy reference list by fixing paragraph-joining bugs and splitting entries into individual lines. o Polish bibliography entries and in-text citations to strictly match APA 7th syntax (including functional DOI links). Final Quality Check (Milestone Requirement) Project completion is strictly dependent on a clean validation report. Before the final payment is released, the delivered file will be uploaded to Recite Works (reciteworks.com). The document must pass with zero formatting, syntax, or cross-referencing errors. Required Qualifications • Expert-level mastery of Microsoft Word formatting styles and PDF generation. • Flawless understanding of APA 7th edition referencing and British English. • Strong eye for clean table layouts and visual consistency. How to Apply Please start your proposal with the exact phrase: "Skincare eBook Specialist" so I know you have read the full job description. Proposals without this exact phrase will be automatically declined.