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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

• 38 years’ experience in graphic arts industry • Expert-level user Adobe Creative Suite, well-versed working with print-ready files. • Master typographer, proficient with style sheets, and typographic rules • Color correction experience in Adobe Photoshop. • Print Ad Design • Brochure Design • Business Card Design • Catalog Design

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.

I am a Loyola Marymount University design graduate specializing in high-end label and packaging design. With over a decade of experience specifically within the print and packaging industry, I bridge the gap between creative vision and technical execution. My expertise spans diverse sectors, including Wine & Spirits, Food & Beverage, Pet Products, Automotive, and Cosmetics. Having spent years working directly in a printing environment, I possess a deep understanding of die-lines, material substrates, and finishing processes. Beyond packaging, I can provide comprehensive brand support through trade show displays, marketing collateral, and other corporate identity assets. I am committed to delivering print-ready, market-leading designs with speed and professional precision.

I am a Book Formatter & 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 formatting 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 Formatting 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 book formatting and 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 book formatting, editing, proofreading, ghostwriting assistance, cover design, or complete ebook publishing support, I can help bring your book from manuscript to Global publication with professionalism and attention to detail. I look forward to helping you publish your next book successfully.

🌟 200+ Five-Star Reviews 🌟 100% Job Success 🌟 Top Rated 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!