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➥ OPEN TO NEW PROJECTS - I offer 15+ years of publishing experience to Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), IngramSpark, Draft2Digital, and other major online platforms. I can create fixed layouts, reflowable EPUBs, and print-ready PDF paperbacks from any edited Word document. Depending on your manuscript, I use InDesign or Vellum for formatting. Let me know your preference! ➥ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Please visit my My Project Dashboard for detailed Fixed Rate Contract information. ➥ REQUIRES SCHEDULING • KDP uploads & training • IngramSpark uploads & training • ZOOM consultations & interviews ➥ BUSINESS HOURS M-F 6AM - 2PM PST Sat & Sun - Closed All US Holidays - Closed I look forward to working with you! Trisha Fuentes

I am a Book Formatting & Publishing Specialist with 13+ years of professional experience helping authors, publishers, and entrepreneurs transform manuscripts into professionally published books for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and other global publishing platforms. I specialize in creating clean, industry-standard book layouts and publishing files that meet all technical requirements for both print and digital formats. From manuscript preparation to final publication, I help authors produce professional, market ready books that meet industry standards. I have successfully worked with over 600 international clients across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and worldwide, delivering high quality book interiors, eBook conversions, cover designs, editing, and publishing support. Core Expertise Amazon KDP Book Formatting (Paperback & eBook) IngramSpark Print-Ready Formatting Book Interior Layout Design (Adobe InDesign) Children's Book Design & Formatting Cookbook, Journal, and Workbook Formatting eBook Conversion (EPUB & Kindle) Book Cover Design (Front, Back & Spine) Copy Editing & Proofreading Ghostwriting & Manuscript Development Print Ready PDF Preparation ISBN Setup & Publishing Support Publishing Consultation & File Review What You Will Get Professionally formatted manuscript KDP and IngramSpark-ready files Proper margins, spacing, and typography Clean, print ready PDF files Kindle ready eBook files Professional book cover design (if required) Editing and proofreading support Fast delivery and clear communication Why Clients Work With Me 13+ years of publishing experience 600+ completed international projects Strong knowledge of Amazon KDP and IngramSpark requirements Detail oriented and quality focused approach Reliable communication and on-time delivery End-to-end publishing support Whether you need formatting, editing, proofreading, ghostwriting assistance, cover design, or complete publishing support, I can help bring your book from manuscript to publication with professionalism and attention to detail. I look forward to helping you publish your next book successfully.

I'm a photo editor/retoucher and graphic designer who's highly detail-oriented—I believe every pixel counts! I work with businesses to create beautiful, effective, and brand-enhancing images and designs. I'm well-versed in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, and my specialties include commercial photo editing/retouching (portraits and products) and brand identity design. I've been in the top 3% of Upwork freelancers (Top Rated Plus) with a 100% Job Success score since 2020.

🌟 200+ Five-Star Reviews 🌟 100% Job Success 🌟 Top Rated Plus Contractor 🌟 My name is Robert, and I love working with authors, business owners, and publishers of all types. I can be the right-hand man that helps you through the entire process from manuscript to published book. I am an expert in self-publishing and on-demand solutions for print and eBook formats with a wide range of creative and technical skills developed over 15+ years of daily publishing experience. I've worked on literally thousands of books as designer, editor, publishing assistant, and more. I'm looking forward to working on yours, too! My Upwork feedback is a good way to see how much care, attention, and professionalism I strive to bring to every project. When you work with me, I will treat your book project like it's my own, and I will give you the honesty, hard work, and respect you deserve. I offer the following services: ✅ Editing and proofreading ✅ Page design ✅ Print formatting ✅ Typesetting ✅ eBook conversions / eBook design ✅ Self-publishing assistance and consultation ✅ Amazon keyword/category research ✅ Reference work (citations, book indexing) ✅ Graphic work, depending on the needs ✅ Out-of-print book reproductions ✅ And more! 🗣️ Initial consultation is always free, so don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. 📖 Some more details about my many services below. 📖 🔵 Editing and Proofreading I work on both fiction and non-fiction. Whether it's creative or technical, I have the editorial eye to help you meet your goals, improve your writing, and clean up your grammar. Over the last 15 years, I've worked in practically every genre/niche. In the event I'm not a good fit as the editor for your book, I will always tell you the truth and help you find someone who will help you meet your goals. 🔵 Page Design / Typesetting I can provide print interiors for any printer. This includes popular options like Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Lulu, Nookpress, and more, but I can also help with page design needs for local and offset printers. Page design can be handled in Microsoft Word or Adobe InDesign. For new/independent authors, I'll often suggest we stick to MS Word so you retain easy access to your content well into the future. For more advanced designs or when it's simply your preference, I am highly skilled in InDesign for children's books, novels, non-fiction, art books, and more. 🔵 eBook Conversions I can produce eBooks for all retailers/distributors, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Google Play Books, Draft2Digital (Smashwords), and more. All eBook work includes full testing on multiple devices/apps and ePubcheck validation to ensure compliance with all retailers/distributors. 🔵 Amazon Keyword/Category Research Proper research and implementation for keywords and categories will help Amazon index your book correctly and let's us determine the best categories for higher sales ranking. This is an important step in self-publishing and should never be skipped. 🔵 Self-Publishing Consultation and Assistance I can help you from manuscript to publication, both in skills and in knowledge. This includes ISBNs, LCCNs, product descriptions, Amazon Author, Amazon A+ Content, distribution options, best practices, and so much more. I can help with all of the major self-publishing platforms: Amazon KDP, Draft2Digital, IngramSpark, Apple Books, Google Play Books, Kobo, Barnes and Nobles Nook, Lulu, and more. Consultation-only contracts will often also include prepress reviews for print files from other contractors, eBook reviews and validations, and editorial oversight throughout the entire process to the extent desired. 🔵 Reference Work Citations: I can take your mixed and incomplete citations/references and clean them up to conform to any style guide requested. Indexing: I can provide full indexing for print books of any length. 🔵 Cover Design While I sometimes work on covers, it will depend on your needs. If I'm not the right fit, I will refer you to one of my excellent colleagues instead for the sake of project times and the best end product possible. 🔵 Graphic Work My graphic expertise revolves around print-readiness and eBook best practices, but I can often make graphic adjustments when required. 🔵 Book Scanning and Reproductions Have an out-of-print book you want to bring back to life? I can most often help with this task from start to finish! 🔵 Do you need something book related that I haven't covered here? Just reach out, and I'll let you know how I can help you. 🖥️ Software Skills 🖥️ ✅ Microsoft Word ✅ Microsoft Excel ✅ Adobe InDesign ✅ Adobe Acrobat Pro ✅ Adobe Illustrator ✅ Adobe Photoshop ✅ Affinity Publisher ✅ Sigil ✅ ePubcheck ✅ Calibre ✅ PublisherRocket (KDPRocket) ✅ TEXtract (indexing) ✅ Kindle Create ✅ Irfanview ✅ Canva ✅ And much more! I'm a huge nerd, so I can probably work with you regardless of software involved. Thank you!

US-Based Creative Graphic Designer with 8+ years of experience in designing logos, brand identities, and marketing materials for 50+ businesses. 100% Job Success | Top Rated Plus | $50K+ earned. I turn your business vision into designs that drive results. From startups building their first brand to established companies refreshing their visual identity, I help businesses look professional, attract customers, and grow through strategic graphic design. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿: → Logo Design & Brand Identity — Custom logos, brand guidelines, and complete visual identity systems that set you apart from competitors. Delivered 10+ logo projects on Upwork alone. → Pitch Decks & Presentations — Clean, investor-ready pitch decks that help you raise funding and win deals. Currently billing $60/hr for deck projects. → Marketing & Advertising Design — Magazine ads, social media ads, email templates, flyers, brochures, and hero banners optimized for engagement and conversions. → Packaging Design — Eye-catching product packaging and labels designed to stand out on shelves and online marketplaces. → Print & Digital Graphics — Business cards, yard signs, data sheets, catalogs, tension fabric displays, and everything in between. → Illustration & Animation — 2D animations, motion graphics, animated logos, explainer videos, and Lottie files for web. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸: ★ "Amazing artist! Easy to work with, very creative with exceptional delivery." ★ "Very responsive and professional. His work is top-notch. I will hire him again." ★ "Finished the project ahead of schedule. No issues." ★ "Super fast and open to new ideas for revisions." 𝗠𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: Discovery — I understand your brand, audience, and business goals Concepts — I deliver multiple creative directions for your review Revisions — I refine until you are 100% satisfied Final Delivery — Print-ready and digital-optimized files delivered on time 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 & 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲: Adobe Illustrator · Photoshop · InDesign · Figma · CorelDRAW · Affinity Designer · Canva · Procreate · Adobe XD 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱: Adobe Certified Expert | Certified Graphic Designer (GDC) Ready to elevate your brand? Send me a message with your project details and I will respond within a few hours.

Graphic Design Professional / Adobe CC (InDesign, Illustrator & Photoshop) Logo Design / Print Design / Digital Design With over 20 years of experience in the design industry, I bring a strong foundation in visual communication supported by both a Bachelor’s and Associate’s degree in Graphic Design. I provide a full range of creative services for print and digital media, including booklets, brochures, business cards, catalogs, flyers, forms, invitations, labels, logos, magazines, postcards, posters, presentations, reports, sell sheets, signage, tradeshow materials, and promotional products. Design is not only my profession—it is my passion. I take pride in transforming ideas into clear, compelling visual solutions and enjoy working across a diverse set of project types. My process emphasizes quality, efficiency, and open communication, ensuring you remain informed and confident throughout the development of your project. I offer both hourly and fixed-rate pricing to accommodate a variety of project needs. I look forward to partnering with you to bring your next design project to life.