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Mortuza T.

Khulna, Bangladesh

$15/hr
4.7
167 jobs

I help authors prepare Amazon KDP-ready book files for Kindle ebook, paperback, hardcover formatting, and print publishing. I handle book formatting, EPUB conversion, paperback interior layout, print-ready PDF preparation, clickable table of contents, cover resizing, bleed, margins, gutter, spine width, barcode area, and KDP upload-error fixes. From formatting to upload, I handle everything so your book goes live smoothly. I have completed 140+ Upwork projects and helped authors, publishers, coaches, entrepreneurs, and self-published writers turn manuscripts and covers into clean, professional, upload-ready publishing files for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and other platforms. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗜 𝗙𝗶𝘅 • KDP rejected my interior file • My cover size, bleed, or spine width is wrong • My margins, gutter, or page numbers are incorrect • My ebook table of contents is not clickable • My paperback PDF does not look professional • I need Kindle ebook and paperback files from my manuscript • I need my book ready for Amazon KDP upload 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 • Amazon KDP book formatting • Kindle ebook formatting • EPUB conversion • Paperback and hardcover interior layout • Print-ready PDF preparation • Clickable table of contents • Page numbers, headers, footers, margins, and gutter setup • KDP cover resize for paperback and hardcover • Spine width, bleed, trim size, and barcode-area setup • KDP upload-error fixing • IngramSpark formatting support • Workbook, journal, nonfiction, children’s book, and low-content book formatting 𝗠𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 1. I review your manuscript, cover file, trim size, page count, images, and publishing format. 2. I format the interior for Kindle ebook, EPUB, paperback, hardcover, or print-ready PDF. 3. I set up margins, gutter, page numbers, headers, footers, clickable TOC, and layout consistency. 4. I resize or prepare the cover with correct bleed, spine width, trim size, and barcode spacing. 5. I check the final files for Amazon KDP upload readiness. 6. I deliver clean, ready-to-upload files and support necessary corrections. I don’t just format your book. I prepare it for publishing so it looks professional and is technically ready for upload. Send me your manuscript, cover file, trim size, page count, and publishing format, and I’ll help you prepare clean Amazon KDP-ready files for ebook, paperback, hardcover, or cover upload.

  • Book
  • Ebook Formatting
  • Kindle Direct Publishing
  • EPUB
  • KDP Interior
  • Book Layout
  • Print Layout
  • Typesetting
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • PDF Conversion
  • Book Cover Design
  • Microsoft Word
  • Publishing
  • Formatting
  • Book Design
  • Book Cover
  • Ebook Design
  • Ebook Upload
  • Ebook File Format
Danielle H.

North Brunswick Township, New Jersey

$80/hr
5.0
586 jobs

✅ Written and Published 100+ Articles in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and INC. Magazine. ✅ Upwork Top Rated Plus 100% Success Rate ✅ Eight-time Best-Selling Ghostwriter ✅ Chief Creative Officer for Authors On Mission ✅ 700+ books written/edited for my clients ✅ Featured on Upwork Success Stories ✅ Top 5% Global podcast host Need Publishing Help? Please feel free to reach out with any publishing-related questions. Did you write your book using AI? I can help with that! I specialize in Humanization editing, which will pass A.I. scans. ✍🏻 “A good editing job is its own re-WORD!”📝 During the time I’ve been freelancing, I’ve worked on projects spanning every genre imaginable. Some topics I specialize in include business, professional development, the rise of AI, and finance. Additionally, some of my favorite topics to work on are health and wellness, technology, and education. Let me help you take your writing to the next level. My words 👩🏼‍💻 Your imagination! 💭 I am passionate about the written word, inspired by literature, and driven to help others achieve their goals. I excel at proofreading, editing, and writing because I hold myself to a strict, knowledgeable standard with my work. I am the best candidate for your project not only because of my deep understanding of the written language, but also because my flexible schedule allows me to complete quality work at a fraction of the time as other freelancers. Let's work together to create an exceptional piece of writing! Do you want to make your writing the best it can be? Let me help you with: ✅ Proofreading ✅ Academic Editing ✅ Copy Editing ✅ Developmental Editing ✅ Writing Critique ✅ Humanization ✅ Beta Reading Do you have an incredible idea, but need an expert to turn it into a phenomenal piece of writing? Let me help you with: ✅ Ghostwriting ✅ Content Writing ✅ Essay Writing ✅ Ghostwriting ✅ Email Newsletters ✅ Blog and Article Writing ✅ Website Content ✅ Copywriting ✅ Humanization I offer an array of other services as well, including: ✅ Search Engine Optimization ✅ Other- Reach Out With An Idea! I am the best candidate for your project not only because of my deep understanding of the written language, but also because my flexible schedule allows me to complete quality work at a fraction of the time as other freelancers. I am the best choice to proofread your essay, academic paper, book or any written piece. I will make it clear, concise and easy to understand. What Makes Me Different from Other Writers? ✍🏻 Immediate response time ✍🏻 Flexibility to meet your needs ✍🏻 Quality work produced at a quick pace ✍🏻 No charge for necessary revisions (Within the scope of original work) ✍🏻 Plagiarism and AI generator- free work What do clients have to say about me? ✅ “Danielle Hutchinson was an absolute pleasure to work with, she handled my job quickly and the result was fantastic!” ✅ “Danielle delivered good work on this project and I enjoyed working with her. Her communication was too- notch and she met all deadlines.” ✅"Danielle is undoubtedly one of the best creative writers on this platform. I've learned so much about the art of writing by working with her. She's a great communicator, responds on time, and pays attention to detail. I hired her to help me revise a manuscript, but she did more than that, she breathed so much life into my story. I highly recommend her." ✅ Danielle was great to work with! She was always quick to respond and took any feedback I had and made the changes necessary. Very talented and I'll definitely be working with her again!"

  • Book Writing
  • Ghostwriting
  • Academic Editing
  • Copy Editing
  • Developmental Editing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Self-Help
  • Content Writing
  • Line Editing
  • Business Writing
  • Technical Writing
  • Copywriting
  • Creative Writing
  • Business Editing
  • AI Content Editing
Michelle W.

Sydney, Australia

$30/hr
5.0
760 jobs

I am a passionate, warm, and intuitive writer and editor. I find great joy in bringing ideas to life and fine-tuning books, stories, and content to be the best it can be. I write and edit content for SEO work, do developmental edits for fiction and non-fiction ebooks, memoirs, blog content, and product manuals, and I regularly write stories for the non-profit organisation, Library For All, and Save the Children. I have written for Tim Harris’ Primary Writer’s Project and Youkie kids' magazine. I was recently thrilled to write a Christmas story for the Miffy franchise, and I have helped many authors bring their stories to life. Presently, I have been successful in authoring the following titles: 'Bubbles and Puddles" "Ella and Star" I'm more than happy to collaborate and help my clients take their projects to the next level and learn along the way. Bringing personal stories to life and sharing them with the world is for me the most satisfying work. I feel honored to be a part of such special stories and put my heart into such projects Taking on many and varied projects has been a great learning experience. Each client brings with them their own unique perspective, and I feel proud of my contribution to their stories, keeping the art of storytelling alive. I'm a keen member of the kidlit community, a committee member of Creative Kids Tales, and writes reviews for Writing NSW, Walker Books, Magabala Books, and Big Sky Publishing. Thank you for your interest and I look forward to working with you on your special project. SEO Content Writing and Editing Ebook Writing and Editing Memoirs Product Manuals Writer/Ghostwriter - Children's picture books, early readers, and chapter/series books. Developmental Editor of young children's stories Transcription/Podcast Rewriting Children's Poetry Song/lyric writing Book trailers Eulogy Writing Children's Book Reviewer at Writing NSW Australia, Walker Books, Magabala Books, and Big Sky Publishing. Works at Netmek Digital Design - Banner Ads, Websites Creative Kids Tales Committee Member Member - SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators), CBCA (Children's Book Council of Australia)

  • Australian English Dialect
  • Web Design
  • Content Editing
  • Social Media Management
  • Children's Writing
  • Content Writing
  • Poetry
  • Copywriting
Kenneth W.

Bakersfield, California

$18/hr
5.0
75 jobs

I am an experienced, native English-speaking proofreader and editor from the United States, currently spending most of my time in the Dominican Republic. I enjoy working with texts of all types, from blog posts to grant applications to books. I can not only ensure that your texts are grammatically correct and error-free, but I can also make them come alive and sound natural, which is particularly important for texts written by non-native English speakers or those generated by AI.

  • English
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Proofreading
  • Book Editing
  • Spanish to English Translation
  • English to Spanish Translation
Jodi M.

Sandpoint, Idaho

$50/hr
5.0
234 jobs

I earned my MS in English with an emphasis on Book Publishing from Portland State University. I'm skilled in interior book design and specialize in children's books. I've typeset for four independent publishers, and have experience designing and typesetting many genres of books. I also offer proofreading services. I am proficient in InDesign for both print and digital book production.

  • Print Design
  • Microsoft Word
  • Typesetting
  • Formatting
  • Typography
  • Children's Literature
  • Kindle Direct Publishing
  • Interior Design
  • Book Cover
  • Publishing Fundamentals
  • Ebook Design
  • WordPress
Jessie F.

Far Rockaway, New York

$40/hr
5.0
16 jobs

I finish projects, I meet deadlines, and I have no ego about being told what to do. If you need someone who shows up, does the work, and makes your vision a priority over their own, that's me. I am an enthusiastic, eclectic reader. I will read anything. I bring that energy to every beta read, developmental edit, copy edit, and line edit I take on. I read fast, I respond quickly, and my feedback is detailed, careful, and kind. I grasp story arcs instinctively and I am particularly sensitive to character development, pacing, emotional beats, and emotional arcs. For nonfiction, I assess logic, rigor, and readability: whether the argument holds, whether the ideas flow, and whether readers can actually follow and absorb the content. Because I edit as I go, fixing grammar and smoothing prose in real time, my reads are thorough without being slow. Every beta read includes inline comments addressing prose, pacing, and grammar alongside a separate structured report covering my overall reaction, arc and character progression at different stages of the manuscript, and specific recommendations for revision. You will come away knowing exactly what landed and exactly what needs work. I am also a published author and ghostwriter specializing in psychology, relationships, sexuality, parenting, and education. I write and love romance fiction: the slow burn, the banter, the tension that keeps readers turning pages. I am eager to bring that enthusiasm and experience to collaborative romance and fiction projects. I am currently completing my third nonfiction book, Prayer in the Bible: A Study of the Non-Supernatural Effects of Prayer, so you can be confident you are working with a writer who is actively in the craft.

  • Book Writing
  • Ghostwriting
  • Writing
  • Nonfiction Writing
  • Education
  • Psychology
  • Academic Research
  • Sociology
  • Special Education
  • Humor Writing
  • Content Writing
  • Health & Wellness
  • Article Writing
  • Memoir Writing
  • Long-Form Writing

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How to Hire Top Book Writers

How to hire book writers

Got a brilliant idea for a novel but lack the writing skills or time to write it yourself? A professional book writer can wordsmith your ideas into eBooks, cookbooks, memoirs, and other literary works.

So how do you hire book writers? What follows are some tips for finding top book writers on Upwork.

How to shortlist book writing professionals

As you’re browsing available book writing consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the freelancers you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:

  • Book genre. You want a book writer who understands what you’re trying to create, whether it’s a romance novel or a business eBook on lead generation.
  • Communication. You want a book writer who asks questions and can communicate with you regularly to ensure that the finished project matches your vision.
  • Feedback Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular book writer.

How to write an effective book writing job post

With a clear picture of your ideal book writer in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.

An effective book writing job post should include:

  • Scope of work: From educational eBooks to personal memoirs, list all the deliverables you’ll need.
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
  • Background: If you prefer experience with certain collaborative tools, genres, or writing styles, mention this here.
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

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BOOK WRITERS FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is a book writer?

A book writer is someone who ghostwrites books: your ideas, their writing, your name on the book.

Here’s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in book writing professionals:

  • Ghostwriting
  • Editing and proofreading
  • Creative writing (fiction and/or nonfiction)
  • Relevant writing expertise (e.g., self-help eBooks)

Why hire book writers?

The trick to finding top book writers is to identify your needs. Is your goal a free eBook that will slide right into your marketing sales funnel as a lead magnet? Or are you commissioning a science fiction novel that will require heavy background research? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life.

How much does it cost to hire a book writer?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

  • An experienced book writer may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
  • A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their book writing services more competitively.

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.