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Mortuza T.

Khulna, Bangladesh

$25/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. ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—บ๐˜€ ๐—œ ๐—™๐—ถ๐˜… โ€ข KDP rejected my interior file โ€ข My cover size, bleed, or spine width is wrong โ€ข My margins, gutter, or page numbers are incorrect โ€ข My ebook table of contents is not clickable โ€ข My paperback PDF does not look professional โ€ข I need Kindle ebook and paperback files from my manuscript โ€ข I need my book ready for Amazon KDP upload ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—œ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฝ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ช๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต โ€ข Amazon KDP book formatting โ€ข Kindle ebook formatting โ€ข EPUB conversion โ€ข Paperback and hardcover interior layout โ€ข Print-ready PDF preparation โ€ข Clickable table of contents โ€ข Page numbers, headers, footers, margins, and gutter setup โ€ข KDP cover resize for paperback and hardcover โ€ข Spine width, bleed, trim size, and barcode-area setup โ€ข KDP upload-error fixing โ€ข IngramSpark formatting support โ€ข Workbook, journal, nonfiction, childrenโ€™s book, and low-content book formatting ๐— ๐˜† ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ 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 donโ€™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 Iโ€™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

โœ… Written and Published 100+ Articles in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and INC. Magazine. โœ… Upwork Top Rated Plus 100% Success Rate โœ… Eight-time Best-Selling Ghostwriter โœ… Chief Creative Officer for Authors On Mission โœ… 700+ books written/edited for my clients โœ… Featured on Upwork Success Stories โœ… 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. โœ๐Ÿป โ€œA good editing job is its own re-WORD!โ€๐Ÿ“ During the time Iโ€™ve been freelancing, Iโ€™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 ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿผโ€๐Ÿ’ป Your imagination! ๐Ÿ’ญ 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: โœ… Proofreading โœ… Academic Editing โœ… Copy Editing โœ… Developmental Editing โœ… Writing Critique โœ… Humanization โœ… 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: โœ… Ghostwriting โœ… Content Writing โœ… Essay Writing โœ… Ghostwriting โœ… Email Newsletters โœ… Blog and Article Writing โœ… Website Content โœ… Copywriting โœ… Humanization I offer an array of other services as well, including: โœ… Search Engine Optimization โœ… 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? โœ๐Ÿป Immediate response time โœ๐Ÿป Flexibility to meet your needs โœ๐Ÿป Quality work produced at a quick pace โœ๐Ÿป No charge for necessary revisions (Within the scope of original work) โœ๐Ÿป Plagiarism and AI generator- free work What do clients have to say about me? โœ… โ€œDanielle Hutchinson was an absolute pleasure to work with, she handled my job quickly and the result was fantastic!โ€ โœ… โ€œDanielle delivered good work on this project and I enjoyed working with her. Her communication was too- notch and she met all deadlines.โ€ โœ…"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." โœ… 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 Harrisโ€™ Primary Writerโ€™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
76 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
Albert G.

Vienna, Austria

$30/hr
4.7
214 jobs

โญโญโญโญโญ 5.0 | 100% Job Success โ€œAlbert doesnโ€™t just talk strategy โ€” he executes. Professional, sharp, and results-driven.โ€ โ€” Upwork Client (UK) โœ… 100% Job Success Score ๐Ÿ† Proven best-seller & award-winning launches ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Execution by Albert + experienced in-house team ๐Ÿ” Revisions until youโ€™re satisfied Book Marketing That Actually Gets Done Are you looking for someone who actually does the marketing, not just tells you what you should do? Good โ€” thatโ€™s exactly what I do. Hi, Iโ€™m Albert Griesmayr, founder of an award-winning book-marketing agency that is in business since 2012 helping authors turn books into best-sellers, award winners, and long-term assets. Together with my in-house team, I deliver hands-on, end-to-end execution for book launches and ongoing promotion. No generic PDFs. No theory-only consulting. We implement, manage, optimize, and report. Our authors include international best-sellers and award-winning writers with 2+ million copies sold combined. Who I Work With (and Who I Donโ€™t) โœ… Authors who value results, execution, and clarity โœ… Clients who want a professional team to run the process โœ… Projects focused on visibility, reviews, rankings, and sales ๐Ÿšซ If youโ€™re only looking for the cheapest option or a DIY checklist, weโ€™re likely not a fit. What My Clients Achieve ๐Ÿ“ˆ Bestseller rankings in competitive Amazon categories ๐Ÿ† Book awards and long-term credibility โญ Sustainable, Amazon-compliant review growth ๐Ÿ“Š Clean ad data and scalable decisions ๐Ÿš€ Foundations for ongoing sales โ€” not one-week spikes Services (Execution, Not Theory) โญ Full Book Marketing Execution Amazon listing optimization (SEO, positioning, A+ content) Review generation via vetted reader platforms External promotions & launch coordination Ongoing monitoring, optimization, and reporting โญ Amazon Ads Management Campaign setup, scaling, and optimization Keyword & category targeting Bid management & performance analysis โญ Bestseller Campaigns (Application-Only) Category and timing strategy Sales velocity coordination Ads and promotion alignment Hands-on execution by my team โญ Review Systems (100% Compliant) First 5โ€“25+ reviews Long-term review pipelines Fully compliant with Amazon policies โญ SEO & Discoverability Optimized book listings for Amazon & Google Keyword research using professional tools Conversion-focused copy improvements โญ Book Award Strategy & Submissions Matching books to relevant awards Managing applications Positioning books for authority and trust Background & Experience โœ”๏ธ 10+ years in book publishing & digital marketing โœ”๏ธ English and German markets (US, UK, EU) โœ”๏ธ Founder-led projects (no anonymous outsourcing) โœ”๏ธ Clear communication and structured execution Previously, I led digital strategy for a large international company, managing high-traffic platforms, paid media, SEO, and conversion optimization โ€” experience I now apply directly to books. My Working Style & Guarantee โœ… 100% Job Success mindset ๐Ÿ” Revisions until youโ€™re satisfied ๐ŸŽฏ Focus on outcomes, not busywork ๐Ÿค Long-term partnerships over one-off gigs If youโ€™re looking for a serious, execution-driven book marketing partner, letโ€™s talk.

  • Book Writing
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Influencer Marketing
  • Advertising Strategy
  • Book Cover
  • Amazon Book Category Research
  • Ebook
  • Kindle Direct Publishing
  • Digital Marketing
  • Kindle Niche Research
  • Lead Generation
  • Electronic Publishing
  • Amazon FBA
  • Publishing Fundamentals
  • Book Marketing
Jodi M.

Sandpoint, Idaho

$50/hr
5.0
235 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

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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 youโ€™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 youโ€™re trying to create, whether itโ€™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 itโ€™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, itโ€™s time to write that job post. Although you donโ€™t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if theyโ€™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 youโ€™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.

Ready to leverage ghostwriting to bring your book idea to life? Log in and post your book writing job on Upwork today.

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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.

Hereโ€™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.