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Miracle M.

Central, South Carolina

$50/hr
4.8
482 jobs

Hi, I’m Miracle, a KDP Book Editor & Layout Designer, Book Layout Designer, Copyeditor, and Developmental Editor with experience handling both the creative and technical sides of book publishing. Whether you need help improving your manuscript, formatting the interior, creating a professional layout, or preparing final files for Amazon KDP, I can support you from the manuscript stage through publication. What I can help you with • Amazon KDP Book Design & Formatting • Book Layout Design & Typesetting • Paperback & Hardcover Formatting • eBook & Kindle Formatting • EPUB Formatting • Copyediting & Proofreading • Developmental Editing • Manuscript Editing & Formatting • Book Cover Design • Print-Ready PDF Preparation • KDP & IngramSpark Publishing Support • Workbook & Lead Magnet Design • Children’s Book Layout Design • Cookbook Layout & Formatting • Fiction & Non-Fiction Book Design • Memoir, Poetry & Self-Help Book Formatting Book Layout & KDP Formatting A professionally designed book should feel easy to read, visually balanced, and consistent from the first page to the last. I create clean, custom book interiors with careful attention to: • Typography and font hierarchy • Chapter opener design • Margins, spacing, and alignment • Headers and footers • Page numbering • Table of contents • Paragraph and character styling • Images, captions, tables, and callout boxes • Print specifications and bleed requirements • Amazon KDP and IngramSpark guidelines I work on both simple text-based books and more complex layouts such as workbooks, cookbooks, educational books, journals, children’s books, and image-heavy publications. Copyediting & Developmental Editing If your manuscript still needs work before formatting, I can also help strengthen the writing. My copyediting work focuses on grammar, punctuation, sentence clarity, consistency, readability, word choice, and overall flow. For developmental editing, I look at the bigger picture — structure, organization, pacing, clarity, repetition, chapter flow, character development, and how effectively the book communicates its message to the reader. I always try to preserve the author’s natural voice rather than rewriting the manuscript into something that no longer sounds like them. Book Cover Design I also design professional covers for: • Amazon KDP paperback • Hardcover • Kindle eBooks • IngramSpark • Full wrap covers with spine and back cover My goal is to create a cover that fits the genre, looks professional at thumbnail size, and feels consistent with the interior design of the book. Genres I regularly work with Fiction • Non-Fiction • Memoirs • Self-Help • Business • Romance • Mystery • Thriller • Fantasy • Sci-Fi • Horror • Poetry • Cookbooks • Children’s Books • Journals • Workbooks • Educational Books Tools I use Adobe InDesign • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Illustrator • Kindle Create • Canva • Procreate • Krita Why clients hire me • One person for editing, design, formatting, and publishing support • Strong understanding of Amazon KDP requirements • Clean and professional book layouts • Careful attention to details • Clear communication throughout the project • Reliable turnaround times • Custom design instead of generic templates • Print-ready and publishing-ready final files I also provide sample work when it makes sense for the project, so you can review the design direction before committing to the full book. If you need a KDP Designer, Book Layout Designer, Copyeditor, Developmental Editor, or Book Formatting Specialist, feel free to send me your manuscript and project details. I’d be happy to take a look and recommend the best way to prepare your book for publication.

  • Book Editing
  • Copy Editing
  • Developmental Editing
  • Formatting
  • Proofreading
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Book Layout
  • Layout Design
  • Book Cover Design
  • Ebook Writing
  • Editorial Design
  • Ebook Formatting
  • Ebook Design
  • Book Cover
Elizabeth H.

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

$75/hr
4.8
65 jobs

Your Story Matters! Hi, I'm Elizabeth, a top-rated and trusted writing coach and award-winning self-published author who is eager to help you in your own journey. Whether you need help with writing, editing, formatting, or more, I’m devoted to using my experience to help you organize your thoughts and material into a work that you can truly be proud of. My objective is to collaborate with you on your journey in whatever capacity is needed and to always deliver outstanding services. I bring excellent communication, optimism, curiosity, and imagination to the table as we work together to make your dreams come true. Over the years, I have gained extensive experience in writing and editing within a variety of settings, from lighthearted fiction and educational essays to professional correspondence and legal documents. I would love to assist you with your project, making sure it's the format and style you require and working with you until you are 100% satisfied. My Services: ✔ Coaching: I assist writers as they navigate the industry, find their voice, and meet their goals ✔ Writing: I help outline, evaluate, and strengthen memoirs, essays, novels, children’s stories, and more ✔ Editing: I provide a full range of editing, from editorial assessments to proofreading ✔ Publishing: I help authors format and self-publish their manuscripts on Amazon, IngramSpark, and more Please ask about my rates and how I can provide a custom quote for your project! I am happy to work with you and propose a reasonable plan that works for both of us. Check out my full lineup of reviews, portfolio, and more at my official website, Elizabeth's Writing Corner. I look forward to talking to you soon!

  • Book Editing
  • Copy Editing
  • Developmental Editing
  • Formatting
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Book Review
  • Ebook Formatting
  • Coaching
  • Publishing
  • Kindle Direct Publishing
  • Content Editing
  • Line Editing
  • Beta Reading
  • Beta Reader Report
  • Book Blurb
  • Book Layout
  • Book Marketing
  • Brand Marketing
  • Writing Critique
Al B.

Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

$40/hr
4.9
235 jobs

I am a top rated editor and it's my job to help you connect with your reader. I enjoy eliminating errors and producing a compelling, clean copy. I am experienced with Chicago Manual of Style editing guidelines. My editing skills apply to a broad range of writing. I have edited fiction (action thriller novels), history (Slavery in Lowcountry South Carolina), religion (biblical teaching), engineering (internet security), business ( internet marketing), self-help (Living with Bell's Palsy), web pages (product marketing) and academic work (political science dissertation). My writing, publishing and editing experience includes over twelve years as a freelance copy editor and proofreader and over ten years producing engineering documentation at Xerox . Contact me to make your books, academic papers or web pages a delight for your readers.

  • Copy Editing
  • Developmental Editing
  • Proofreading
  • English
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Chicago Manual of Style
  • Microsoft Office
Sydney W.

Laurens, South Carolina

$10/hr
5.0
15 jobs

I'm Sydney, a dedicated Christian author and proofreader who believes that writing can be a great tool to honor God. Whether you just want a fresh pair of eyes to scan your book and do basic line edits or you are looking for a deeper dive with content editing and thorough proofreading, I want to work with you to make sure your book is the best it can! You have a unique story that deserves to be told, and I'm here to help you make that happen with detailed, personal feedback and edits tailored to fit your needs. Whether you are writing a novel, a devotional, or an inspirational book, it is important to find a proofreader who holds to the same standards of Biblical truth as you do. That is why I would love to come alongside you in this writing journey and help bring your story to the next level.

  • Book Editing
  • Creative Writing
  • Proofreading
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Book Blurb
Chandi L.

North Augusta, South Carolina

$84/hr
5.0
135 jobs

I’m all about words. Choosing the right one for the right moment can be magical. Punctuating all of them correctly is essential—I'm a huge fan of the Oxford comma. As a professional copy editor, my job is to help you put the right pieces in the right places. I love to read and consume large amounts of media from a variety of sources and genres; some great, some poor, all educational. Struggling to fine-tune your non-fiction manuscript? Not sure if your fictional plot is interesting? Let me help. I have a high volume of clients and am up-to-date on reader preferences and good branding strategies. I admit to having a soft spot for YA fantasy/sci-fi writers, so contact me about your passion project! If you are contacting me for work: • I choose my clients carefully through a simple interview process: you send me a sample of your writing, I send you a critique, and we decide if we can stand each other. • If we move forward with the project, come prepared, you will get true edits. • I am tough and thorough. My job is to make you look good. • Everything happens in Google docs, MS Word, Pages, or Scrivener using editing tools so you have complete control over any changes. • I do not ghostwrite but I will help you find your voice because it needs to be heard.

  • Book Editing
  • English
  • Track Changes
  • American English Accent
  • Story Editing
  • Content Editing
  • Public Speaking
  • Novel
  • Grammar & Syntax Review
  • Blog Content
  • Markup
  • Editing & Proofreading
Pamela M.

Columbia, South Carolina

$45/hr
4.9
53 jobs

Proofreading English spelling English grammar Copyediting Legal citation Kindle publication formatting Book editing Legal research

  • Book Editing
  • Copy Editing
  • Legal Research
  • Copywriting
  • Fact-Checking
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Bluebooking
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • WordPress

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