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Yumna S.

Milton, Canada

$35/hr
4.9
69 jobs

Helping authors turn “I have a book idea…” into a beautifully written, professionally published book they’re proud to put their name on.😄 I’m Yumna, your go-to Book Editor, Ghostwriter, Proofreader, Cover Designer, and Publishing Specialist with 7+ years of experience helping authors turn “I have a book idea…” into something polished, professional, and genuinely unforgettable ✨ Because let’s be honest, writing the book is one thing. Editing it, formatting it, publishing it, figuring out Amazon KDP, keywords, covers, and somehow making it all look professional without losing your mind a little? That’s where I step in.💁‍♀️ 📖 What I Can Help You With ✨ Book Editing & Proofreading – Clear, polished writing while keeping your voice intact. ✨ Ghostwriting – Memoirs, non-fiction, self-help, business books & eBooks written in a voice that feels like you. ✨ Book Cover Design – Scroll-stopping, genre-perfect covers designed for Amazon KDP. ✨ Book Formatting & Interior Layout – Professional Kindle, EPUB, paperback & hardcover formatting with polished, reader-friendly layouts. ✨ Publishing & Book Marketing – Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Amazon SEO, keywords, launch support & Amazon Ads (AMS). 💕 Why Authors Love Working With Me ✔ Creative and strategic (pretty + market-ready ) ✔ Clear communication & stress-free collaboration ✔ Detail-obsessed and genuinely invested in your book ✔ I care about your story like it matters, because it does I believe books are more than projects, they’re someone’s story, expertise, dream, or legacy. So whether your manuscript is nearly finished or currently living in a slightly chaotic Google Doc somewhere… I’d love to help bring it to life.🌸 ✨ Let’s turn it into a book that feels unforgettable. 📩 Send me a message, I’d genuinely love to hear what you’re working on.

  • Book Cover Design
  • Ebook Design
  • Content Writing
  • Proofreading
  • Book Editing
  • Formatting
  • Book Layout
  • Ghostwriting
  • Publishing
  • KDP Interior
  • Ebook
  • Kindle Direct Publishing
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Book Marketing
Yanwei J.

Toronto, Canada

$35/hr
5.0
23 jobs

As your creative partner, I help turn written stories into fully illustrated, publishing-ready children’s books — all in one place. From illustration and cover design to layout, formatting, and A+ content, I create visually consistent, professionally designed books that bring your story to life from start to finish. ✅ 100+ completed book projects ✅ 100% hand-drawn illustrations (No AI) ✅ KDP, IngramSpark & BookBy ready 🏆 CLIO Bronze & NYF Bronze Awards 📍 Based in Toronto | Available worldwide

  • Book Cover Design
  • Book Cover
  • Graphic Design
  • Print Design
  • Layout Design
  • Book Illustration
  • Ebook Formatting
  • Character Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • KDP Interior
  • Comic Art
  • Cartoon Art
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Advertising Design
Laiba K.

Brantford, Canada

$15/hr
4.6
10 jobs

Helping authors turn their stories into beautiful, bestselling books! 📖🌸 Hi love! I’m Laiba, your go-to Book Editor, Designer, and Publishing Specialist with 7+ years of experience and 100+ books published world wide, I turn messy manuscripts into polished, publication-ready books designed to engage readers and sell. Whether you're a first-time author or a business owner building your brand through a book, I handle everything so you don't have to 🤍 📖 What I Can Do For You: ✔ Book Cover Design – Visually appealing, genre-appropriate, and tailored to your audience. ✔ Book Layout & Formatting – Perfect for print and Kindle/eBook publishing. ✔ Editing & Proofreading – Clean, consistent, and reader-friendly. ✔ Ghostwriting & Content Writing – Your message, your tone, expertly refined. ✔ Illustrations & Visuals – Original and aligned with your book’s theme. ✔ Publishing Support – Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Barnes & Noble Press, Apple Books, and Goodreads optimization. ✔ Book Marketing – Launch plans, author branding, and social media promotion. 🛠️ Tools & Platforms I Use: (for book glow ups) ✔ Design & Layout: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva Pro. ✔ Editing & Writing: MS Word, Google Docs, Grammarly, ProWritingAid. ✔ Publishing Platforms: Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Barnes & Noble Press, Apple Books, Goodreads. ✔ Marketing & Analytics: Mailchimp, Social Media, Canva, Goodreads Ads, Amazon Ads (AMS). 💡 Why Authors Love Working With Me: Books are more than projects to me they’re lasting stories that deserve care and creativity. I’ve worked with independent authors, publishers, and entrepreneurs around the world and understand what it takes to create a standout book in a competitive market. My clients describe me as: ✔️ Creative yet detail-focused ✔️ Professional yet approachable ✔️ Fully dedicated to treating every book as my own Let’s turn your manuscript into something extraordinary. 😇 📩 Drop me a message, I would love to know more about your Book!

  • Book Cover Design
  • Ebook Design
  • Illustration
  • Creative Writing
  • Book Editing
  • Ebook Formatting
  • Book Layout
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Ghostwriting
  • Publishing
  • Content Writing
  • Kindle Direct Publishing
  • KDP Interior
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Book Marketing
Tetiana T.

New Westminster, Canada

$23/hr
5.0
10 jobs

I’m a professional Graphic Designer helping businesses, authors, and brands create clean, modern, and high-converting visuals. I specialize in both creative design and practical business needs — meaning your design will not only look great but also work effective. 💼 What I can help you with: • Logo & Brand Identity Design • Print Design (brochures, flyers, booklets, business cards) • Amazon KDP (book covers, interiors, A+ Content) • Marketing Materials & Social Media Graphics • Layout Design (magazines, ebooks, PDFs, presentations) • Product Mockups & Visual Content 🚀 Why clients choose me: • I focus on design that sells, not just looks good • Strong understanding of branding and marketing principles • Experience with Amazon guidelines and publishing standards • Clean, modern, and professional design style • Reliable communication and on-time delivery • Detail-oriented with full support until final approval I work with tools like Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, and also use AI tools to speed up workflows and enhance creativity when needed. If you’re looking for a designer who understands both visual aesthetics and business goals, feel free to reach out — I’d love to discuss your project.

  • Book Cover Design
  • Book Cover
  • Graphic Design
  • Illustration
  • Branding
  • Book Design
  • A+ Content
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Logo
  • Cards & Flyers
  • Greeting Cards & Invitations
  • App Design
  • Web Design
  • UI Graphics
Fariha A.

Toronto, Canada

$18/hr
4.8
155 jobs

𝟏𝟎𝟎+ 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 | 𝟏𝟎𝟎+ 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 | 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 ʕʘ̅͜ʘ̅ʔ Hello! I'm Fariha Andleeb, a professional Book Designer and Publishing Specialist supporting authors, educators, entrepreneurs, and publishers with end-to-end book design solutions—from concept to publication-ready delivery. My role extends beyond visual design into technical accuracy, platform compliance, and reader experience optimization, ensuring your book is not only visually compelling but also professionally publishable. I provide complete book design services, including custom cover design, interior layout and formatting, illustrations, and final file preparation for both print and digital formats. Every project is executed using industry-standard software such as Adobe InDesign and Illustrator, ensuring precision, consistency, and long-term scalability. My experience spans a wide range of publications, including non-fiction books, children’s books, workbooks, educational content, memoirs, poetry, cookbooks, academic texts, and business publications. I am well-versed in publishing standards such as trim sizes, margins, bleed, typography hierarchy, CMYK/RGB workflows, and PDF/X compliance. From a publishing standpoint, I support clients with KDP-compliant formatting, ISBN structuring, platform-specific file delivery, and print-ready preflight checks, minimizing upload errors and post-submission revisions. In addition to design, I offer illustration services, particularly for children’s books and educational materials, allowing clients to work with a single, accountable partner rather than coordinating across multiple freelancers. Clients work with me for: - Publication-ready book files with zero technical friction - Clear communication, structured workflows, and dependable timelines - A design process aligned with both creative intent and publishing standards If you are looking for a book designer who understands both design and publishing mechanics, I can support your project from manuscript to market with clarity, precision, and professionalism.

  • Book Cover Design
  • Book Cover
  • Illustration
  • Prototyping
  • Formatting
  • Book Design
  • Book Editing
  • EPUB
  • Book Layout
  • Editorial Design
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Guidebook
  • KDP Interior
  • Ebook Writing
  • Proofreading
Jennifer R.

Sutton, Canada

$50/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Where art meets story. I create editorial and visual storytelling work that feels like a cinematic doorway into ideas — blending symbolism, atmosphere, and strong narrative instincts with professional typography, layout, and market-aware design. My goal is always to create work that captures emotional tone and meaning while remaining visually compelling, intentional, and aligned with its audience. My professional background spans more than 20 years in communications and publishing. After earning a diploma in Communications, I began my design career in the newspaper industry, working in editorial roles overseeing layout design, visual direction, writing, and print coordination across local, provincial, and national readerships. This experience shaped my expertise in typography, composition, storytelling, and designing within real-world production standards. As both a writer and designer, I bring a narrative-driven approach to visual work. I’m especially drawn to projects that require emotional tone, symbolism, atmosphere, and thoughtful communication while maintaining a polished, production-ready aesthetic. My work has also extended into visual storytelling across other mediums, including a book cover commissioned by bestselling author Dawn O’Porter, that appeared as an on-screen prop in a BBC television production. I value collaborative, intuitive working relationships and enjoy helping shape stories, ideas, and content into visuals and experiences that feel timeless, meaningful, and human. Because the way something is presented shapes the way it’s remembered. --- You can find me on X or Instagram, where I let my creativity lead: @JRoses_X

  • Book Cover Design
  • Print Design
  • Layout Design
  • Book Design
  • Print Layout
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Publishing
  • Editorial Design
  • Book Layout
  • Publication Design
  • Editorial
  • Social Media Content
  • Magazine Layout
  • Newspaper Journalism
  • Page Layout Design
  • Editorial Writing
  • Public Relations Consultation
  • Storytelling
  • Story

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