I am a highly skilled Creative Professional with a proven track record in book editing, design, and marketing, combined with strong expertise in creative project management. I specialise in supporting self-published authors and indie publishers by providing end-to-end book production services that ensure your story shines and reaches the right audience.
From meticulous manuscript editing (structural, line, and copy editing) to professional interior book layout design (using Adobe InDesign), eye-catching cover design (Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator), and effective book marketing campaigns (PR, social media, email marketing, Amazon ads), I handle every detail to help you launch your book successfully.
What I Offer:
* Book Editing: Comprehensive editing services that polish your manuscript for clarity, consistency, and readability, including proofreading and fact-checking.
* Book Design: Professional formatting and layout for print and digital versions, ensuring your book meets industry standards (print and eBook).
* Cover Design: Custom, genre-appropriate book covers designed to attract your target readers.
* Self-Publishing Support: Expertise in publishing on Amazon KDP and other platforms, including ISBN registration and metadata optimisation.
* Book Marketing & Promotion: Creating and managing targeted marketing strategies, PR, social media campaigns, email newsletters, and Amazon advertising, to boost visibility and sales.
* Creative Project Management: Efficient coordination of all creative and production phases, team management, timeline tracking, and client communication to ensure smooth, on-time delivery.
Experience Highlights:
* Successfully self-published a memoir (2022) and a children’s story collection (2025), managing editing, design, publishing, and marketing independently.
* Currently working on several new book projects, providing ongoing editing, design, and publishing support for upcoming releases.
Why Work With Me?
* End-to-End Service: I manage the entire book creation process, so you can focus on writing.
* Detail-Oriented: I bring precision and care to every project stage to enhance quality and professionalism.
* Proven Success: Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality books that connect with readers and perform well in the market.
* Client-Focused: I tailor solutions to your goals and audience, ensuring your book stands out in a crowded market.
* Clear Communication: Transparent, timely updates and a collaborative approach guarantee you’re involved and informed.
Tools & Software: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, Microsoft Office Suite, MailChimp, Amazon KDP, Trello, ClickUp, Notion.
Let’s bring your book vision to life with expert editing, professional design, and strategic marketing. Send me a message to discuss your project!
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Réne C.
Cape Town, South Africa
$18/hr
5.0
21 jobs
Are you looking for that original poem that expresses your ideas on paper? You can't find the words to express yourself or capture that moment. I am a published Author and Illustrator of a children's rhyming book amazon.com/author/rene.curtis. Do you need someone with great Photoshop skills to do a book cover or layout? With many years of graphic design experience and writing poetry, I pride myself on my original lines of rhyme. My creativity and high work standard and the ability to collaborate and work with clients, to make their ideas visual. I'm flexible with an eye for detail. I can design both practical, engaging eBook covers as well as their interior design. I've worked on Data entry projects, transcription projects as well as courseware design. My other passions are drawing and I have tertiary experience in photography.
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Sunet N.
Cape Town, South Africa
$40/hr
5.0
89 jobs
With over 18 years of experience in the industry I pride myself in delivering quality work.
I offer creative, professional graphic design for any size company.
My services include: Typesetting, graphics, illustration, design, layout, print production. I accept content in all formats, to make-ready professional books, manuals, and other graphic design materials.
I work with many self-published authors and have experience in Print on Demand services such as:
Amazon KDP, Ingram Spark, etc.
I am currently using Adobe CC as well as Affinity Apps.
I offer great communication and quick turnaround. The finished artwork received from me is print or upload ready to client specifications. I am able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
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