Your manuscript deserves more than just clean formatting, it deserves a professional book interior that can pass KDP and Lulu review on the first upload. I format, typeset, and design print and eBook interiors that look polished, read comfortably, and meet the requirements of major publishing platforms.
Certified Book Editor, Formatter, and EPUB Expert specializing in KDP, Lulu, IngramSpark, and Draft2Digital book interiors for publishing.
What makes my service different is complete project management from start to finish. I handle formatting, typesetting, line editing, cover design, and upload preparation in one place, so you do not have to deal with multiple freelancers or worry about file errors and version conflicts. I work with Adobe InDesign, Affinity Publisher, Vellum, Atticus, and Calibre, using the best tool for your specific project.
Every great book begins with courage, the courage to share your ideas, your experience, and your voice with the world. Writing a manuscript is only one part of the process. How the book is presented determines whether readers stay engaged, trust your message, and take your work seriously. That is where I come in.
I hold a Certified Book Editor and Formatter credential from Authors Den and have delivered formatting and design projects for authors publishing on KDP, Lulu, and IngramSpark. Every completed project on Upwork has earned a 5-star rating, and I currently carry six active contracts, reflecting the trust authors place in my work.
I understand how stressful self-publishing can be. Even one formatting mistake can cause upload problems, bad reviews, or a book that does not feel professional in the reader’s hands. That is why I approach every project with patience, accuracy, and respect for your work. Your book is more than content, it is your credibility.
Here is what I can deliver for you:
✅ Book formatting and typesetting for Amazon KDP, Lulu, IngramSpark, and Draft2Digital
✅ Print-ready interior layouts, paperback, hardcover, and large-print editions
✅ eBook formatting — EPUB, MOBI, and KFX-compatible files
✅ Line editing, proofreading, and manuscript layout refinement
✅ Fiction, non-fiction, journals, planners, workbooks, and low-content books
✅ Book cover design — paperback wrap and hardcover case files
✅ Author websites and book landing pages built for reader conversion
Softwares I can format and design with:
✔ Microsoft Word
✔ Adobe InDesign
✔ Affinity Publisher
✔ Calibre for EPUB
✔ Canva
✔ Vellum
✔ Atticus
✔ Adobe Photoshop
✔ Reedsy Book Editor
Whether you are publishing your first book or your tenth, I give every project the same level of care and precision. I focus on typography, spacing, margins, flow, and structure to create reader-friendly, print-perfect interiors that feel professional, polished, and enjoyable from the first page to the last.
I do not believe in rushing books out the door. I believe in getting them right. Readers judge a book within seconds, and strong formatting quietly builds trust, comfort, and authority without saying a word.
My goal is simple: to help you publish a book you are proud to put your name on, one that looks professional, reads smoothly, and stands confidently beside traditionally published titles.
If you are ready to take your manuscript from draft to publish-ready, send me a message and I will respond within a few hours. Let us get your book looking exactly the way it deserves.
Book Editing
Proofreading
Book Design
Ebook Formatting
Typesetting
Kindle Direct Publishing
Book Layout
Adobe InDesign
Print Design
Academic Editing
EPUB
Book Cover
Book Cover Design
Canva
Microsoft Word
Ghostwriting
Veronica O.
Awka, Nigeria
$15/hr
5.0
16 jobs
Experienced Book Editor, Manuscript Editor, and Proofreader helping authors, publishers, coaches, consultants, businesses, and academic clients refine manuscripts through manuscript editing, developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, proofreading, AI manuscript humanization, Level 3 copyediting, final editorial review, and publication-ready editing. Every edit preserves the author's voice while improving clarity, flow, readability, and overall reader experience. Clients value my clear communication, consistency, and clean, professional delivery.
Every manuscript benefits from the human editorial judgment AI cannot replace. Using professional publishing-house editorial workflows, manuscripts are refined for readability, clarity, flow, pacing, sentence-level writing, grammar, punctuation, syntax, terminology, consistency, tone, formatting, capitalization, style, and overall reader experience while preserving the author's voice.
Whether the manuscript is entirely author-written or AI-assisted, the goal is the same: natural, engaging writing that sounds like you, not AI. Repetitive phrasing, awkward wording, run-on sentences, robotic language, and generic filler are removed without changing your unique voice.
Every edit is intentional and restrained. Rather than imposing a different writing style, each change is designed to strengthen your manuscript while preserving your voice, message, audience, and publishing goals.
Clients value careful attention to detail, sound editorial judgment, clear communication, dependable turnaround times, and a collaborative editing process from the first review to the final manuscript.
Trusted editor for a publishing services company handling 1,000+ publishing projects each year, with experience editing everything from 1,000-word self-help books to 205,000-word technical manuscripts.
One client described the experience best:
"She didn't just edit my manuscript. She elevated it."
What I Edit
Book chapters • Novellas • Full-length books • Workbooks • Journals • Guides • Reports • Long-form manuscripts • Narrative nonfiction • Nonfiction • Self-help • Business • Leadership • Memoir • Personal development • Health • Wellness • Educational • Academic • Technical • Mystery • Cozy mystery • Paranormal • Romance • Science fiction (Sci-Fi) • Horror • Men's adventure • Dark harem • Newspapers • Magazines • Blogs • B2B content • Other fiction
Editing Services
• Developmental Editing
• Line Editing
• Copy Editing
• Proofreading
• Level 3 Copyediting
• AI Manuscript Humanization
• Editorial Review
• Final Editorial Review
• Beta Reading
• Publication-Ready Editing
Fiction Editing
Fiction editing focuses on strengthening character voice, dialogue, emotional resonance, pacing, suspense, humor, plot consistency, continuity, narrative flow, and reader engagement while remaining faithful to the author's style and vision.
Publishing & Style Standards
Professional editing follows the Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), publisher house styles, and project-specific style guides.
Publication-ready preparation includes Amazon KDP, Kindle, paperback, and publisher submission requirements.
Every Project Includes
• Track Changes manuscript
• Clean final copy
• Editorial comments
• Editorial letters and reports
• Style sheets
• Margin comments
• PDF annotations
• Thorough consistency checks
• Error detection and sentence-level refinement
Why Authors Work With Me
• Human editorial judgment beyond AI editing
• Author voice always comes first
• Professional editing in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and PDF
• Experience editing technically dense manuscripts containing tables, figures, formulas, references, citations, transliterated foreign terms, embedded data, and specialized terminology
• Dependable communication and consistent turnaround
• Comfortable with one-time projects and long-term editorial partnerships
Beyond correcting grammar, attention remains on the reader's experience by identifying continuity issues, plot holes, weak transitions, argument gaps, repetitive ideas, inconsistent terminology, and opportunities to strengthen clarity, pacing, and engagement.
Whether your manuscript needs developmental editing, line editing, Level 3 copyediting, copy editing, proofreading, AI manuscript humanization, editorial review, final editorial review, beta reading, or publication-ready preparation, the objective remains the same:
Preserve your voice. Strengthen your message. Deliver a polished, publication-ready manuscript your readers will enjoy.
I welcome one-time manuscripts, rush projects, and long-term editorial partnerships.
Click “Invite to Job” or send me a message. I respond promptly and would be happy to learn about your manuscript and help bring it to its strongest version.
Book Editing
Copy Editing
Creative Writing
Developmental Editing
Formatting
Proofreading
Line Editing
Editing & Proofreading
Content Editing
Error Detection
Editorial Writing
English
Technical Editing
Academic Editing
Style Guide
Microsoft Word
Google Docs
Ghostwriting
AI Content Editing
Book Writing
Michael A.
Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
$15/hr
5.0
7 jobs
Amazon KDP book formatting Specialist helping authors turn completed manuscripts into publication-ready books with Amazon KDP book formatting, book publishing, book typesetting, and self-publishing that pass platform checks the first time.
I specialize exclusively in Amazon KDP book Formatting, Book Publishing, book cover design, and Self-Publishing for authors, coaches, business owners, independent publishers, and publishing companies. Whether you need a Kindle eBook, paperback, hardcover, or complete publishing assistance, I deliver clean, professional files that meet Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Barnes & Noble Press, Kobo, Lulu, Apple Books, and Draft2Digital requirements.
Finished your manuscript but worried about KDP rejections, formatting errors, or a book that doesn't look professionally published? I can help you solve your problem.
Over 100 authors have trusted me to prepare their books for publication with polished layouts, accurate formatting, and platform-compliant files.
MY CORE SERVICES ARE:
◆ Amazon KDP Publishing: Complete self-publishing setup from manuscript to published book, including metadata optimization, categories, keywords, ISBN guidance, pricing, and KDP upload support.
◆ Book Formatting & Typesetting: Professional interior formatting for Kindle eBooks, paperbacks, hardcovers, journals, workbooks, children's books, business books, memoirs, fiction, and nonfiction with clean typography and flawless layouts.
◆ eBook & Print File Preparation: Publication-ready PDF, EPUB, and Kindle files with clickable Table of Contents, proper margins, trim sizes, gutters, bleed settings, image placement, and files optimized to pass platform validation.
◆ Book Cover & Full-Wrap Design: Professional front cover, back cover, and spine design with accurate spine-width calculations, barcode placement, and print-ready exports.
◆ Book Editing & Proofreading: Developmental editing, copy editing, proofreading, and final quality review to ensure your manuscript is polished before publication.
◆ Long-Term Publishing Support: Whether you're publishing one book or building an entire catalog, I provide reliable production support, consistent formatting, fast communication, and dependable turnaround for ongoing projects.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ME:
• Amazon KDP-compliant formatting
• Kindle, Paperback & Hardcover formatting
• Professional book typesetting
• Print-ready PDF & reflowable EPUB
• Clickable Table of Contents
• Metadata optimization
• Category & keyword research
• Interior layout & image placement
• Full-wrap cover with spine
• Upload assistance and troubleshooting
• Careful quality checks before delivery
• Responsive communication and on-time delivery
TOOLS & PLATFORMS:
• Amazon KDP
• IngramSpark
• Barnes & Noble Press
• Kobo Writing Life
• Apple Books
• Lulu
• Draft2Digital
• Blurb
• Adobe InDesign
• Microsoft Word
• Atticus
• Reedsy
• Canva
• Google Docs
• Grammarly
If you're looking for an Amazon KDP Publishing specialist who understands professional book formatting, book typesetting, and the complete self-publishing process, not just file conversion.
I'd be happy to help. Send me a message or invite me to your project, and let's get your book published professionally.
Book Editing
Book
Formatting
Kindle Direct Publishing
Ebook Formatting
Publishing
IngramSpark
Amazon
Layout Design
EPUB
Apple iBooks
Book Layout
Book Design
Adobe InDesign
Editing & Proofreading
Virtual Assistance
Book Cover
Ebook Design
Print Design
KDP Interior
Idowu P.
Ibadan, Nigeria
$5/hr
5.0
1 jobs
Hi, I’m Peter, an Amazon KDP formatting specialist dedicated to helping authors turn their manuscripts into clean, professional, and publish-ready books.
I work with:
- Self-published authors
- Coaches & entrepreneurs
- First-time writers
to transform rough documents into well-structured, polished books that meet Amazon KDP standards.
What I do:
- Book formatting for Kindle (eBook) & Paperback
- Clean and professional interior layout
- Clickable Table of Contents
- Proper margins, spacing & font styling
- Error-free formatting ready for KDP upload
What you get:
- A 100% publish-ready file (no rejection issues)
- A clean, modern, and reader-friendly layout
- Fast delivery and clear communication
- Stress-free publishing experience
I pay attention to details and treat every project like it’s my own book, because your success matters.
Let’s bring your book to life.
📩 Send me a message. I’m ready to get started!
Formatting
Academic Editing
Kindle Direct Publishing
Kindle Niche Research
Book Design
APA Formatting
Document Formatting
Typesetting
EPUB
Print Design
Page Layout Design
Book Layout
Microsoft Word
PDF Conversion
Desktop Publishing
Editing & Proofreading
Editorial Design
Adeyemi O.
Ile-Ife, Nigeria
$25/hr
5.0
14 jobs
You've finished writing your book, but before publishing, it needs more than a final read-through. It needs professional editing and formatting to ensure it's clear, polished, and publication-ready.
I help authors prepare nonfiction and fiction books for publication through Book Editing, Copy Editing, Line Editing, Proofreading, and professional Book Formatting. Whether you're publishing through Kindle Direct Publishing (Amazon KDP) or IngramSpark, I deliver clean, reader-friendly manuscripts and professionally designed interiors ready for print and ebook distribution.
Using Microsoft Word Track Changes and Adobe InDesign, I provide:
✔ Developmental Editing
✔ Copy Editing & Line Editing
✔ Proofreading & Error Detection
✔ Book Layout & Document Formatting
✔ Ebook Formatting (EPUB)
✔ Print Design & Publication Design
✔ Book Design for Paperback & Kindle
I've edited a 100,000-word nonfiction manuscript requiring developmental editing, structural improvements, and copy editing, and my clients value my attention to detail and clear communication throughout the process.
Whether you need an editor, a formatter, or someone who can handle both, my goal is simple: deliver a professionally edited, beautifully formatted book that's ready for publication.
Book Editing
Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
Proofreading
Line Editing
Microsoft Word
Track Changes
Kindle Direct Publishing
Fact-Checking
Adobe InDesign
Layout Design
Ebook Design
Ebook Formatting
Print Design
Publication Design
Book Design
Book Layout
Document Formatting
EPUB
Error Detection
Oluwabukola A.
Lagos, Nigeria
$25/hr
4.9
202 jobs
Are you looking for an experienced editor who can turn your rough draft into a polished, engaging, publication-ready book that readers will enjoy from the first page to the last? Send me a message!
I specialize in editing and proofreading nonfiction and fiction books, helping authors strengthen their manuscripts while preserving their unique voice. Whether your book needs developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, or a meticulous final proofreading pass, I provide thoughtful, detail-oriented edits that improve clarity, flow, readability, consistency, pacing, structure, and overall reader engagement. I read from the perspective of a first-time reader and identify opportunities to make the manuscript stronger.
Many of today's manuscripts are drafted with AI assistance. I have extensive experience refining AI-assisted content by eliminating robotic language, removing repetition, improving sentence variety, strengthening transitions, and creating natural, human-sounding prose that maintains your ideas and authentic voice. I refine AI-assisted manuscripts so they sound human, strengthen flow and transitions, remove repetition, preserve the author's voice, improve clarity and readability, use Track Changes, and professionally prepare manuscripts for Amazon KDP and print publication.
If you've finished writing your manuscript but know it still needs a professional editorial eye before publication, you're in the right place!
Book Editing
Copy Editing
Creative Writing
Proofreading
English
Editing & Proofreading
Error Detection
Line Editing
Grammar & Syntax Review
Editorial Writing
Track Changes
Fact-Checking
Voice & Tone Consistency
AI Content Editing
Ebook
Chicago Manual of Style
US English Dialect
Nonfiction
British English Dialect
Canadian English Dialect
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