I help authors write, refine and publish professionally produced, market-ready books for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark and global distribution channels.
I have supported more than 200 authors and helped bring over 250 books to life across nonfiction, memoir, leadership, children’s books, journals and other genres.
Whether you need expert guidance through the writing and publishing process, professional editing, book formatting, a beautifully designed cover, EPUB conversion, publishing setup, Amazon listing optimization or complete end-to-end support from manuscript to launch, I provide the expertise and hands-on care needed to produce a book you can confidently publish and promote.
I specialize in working with first-time authors and established writers who are ready to share their stories and need a trusted expert to help them do it right.
⭐ “From the first moment I met Chisom, I knew I was in good hands. I did not take a moment to even think about hiring her because intuitively I already knew she was a perfect fit. Chisom held my hand through the whole process. She responded quickly to my numerous questions and within 7 hours of publishing on Amazon my book became a #1 International Best Seller! No drama. Just 100% satisfaction! Your book is your baby. Make sure you put it in good hands. Chisom will over deliver every time."
— Ann Perry, Author, Soul Signature Numerology
Services include:
✅ Book writing coaching and publishing strategy
✅ Ghostwriting, editing and proofreading
✅ Print book interior formatting and typesetting
✅ eBook formatting and EPUB conversion
✅ Paperback, hardcover and eBook cover design
✅ Book descriptions, keyword research and category selection
✅ Amazon A+ Content and promotional materials
✅ Book launch strategy and distribution guidance
✅ Author consultations
✅ Manuscript-to-launch publishing support
Publishing platforms and tools:
Amazon KDP · IngramSpark · Draft2Digital · Lulu · Kobo · Adobe InDesign · Adobe Photoshop · Adobe Illustrator · Adobe Acrobat · Canva
I do more than prepare files for upload. I help authors navigate the entire publishing process with clarity, professionalism and care while producing books that reflect the true quality of their ideas.
Over 200 authors served. 250+ books published. And a deep belief that every story deserves to be told well.
If you’re ready to publish the book you’ve been sitting on, send me a message and let’s talk about your manuscript, your goals and how I can help.
Desktop Publishing
Publishing Fundamentals
Adobe InDesign
Editing & Proofreading
Ghostwriting
Content Editing
Kindle Direct Publishing
Ebook Formatting
Layout Design
Creative Writing
Line Editing
Developmental Editing
Book Editing
Proofreading
Book Cover
jana R.
Noelville, Canada
$85/hr
5.0
1,120 jobs
Senior Publication Designer | Book & Magazine Layout | Adobe InDesign Expert | Member, Society of Publication Designers
What do you want your publication to accomplish?
I design publications with the outcome in mind—how they represent the client, the voice they carry, and the impact they leave.
I started in a traditional book press workshop, where I apprenticed under a master typographer. Those lessons continue to guide my work today, even though lead type, stained hands, and the smell of ink have given way to a keyboard and screen.
For nearly three decades, I've been helping authors, publishers, and organizations turn manuscripts into publications that achieve their purpose. Every project presents a different challenge, and discovering the right solution is what keeps this work rewarding.
How can I help you realize your vision?
Jana
Desktop Publishing
Adobe InDesign
Catalog
Book
Cover Art Design
Adobe Photoshop
Page Layout Design
Ebook Design
Magazine Layout
Peggy S.
Toronto, Canada
$25/hr
4.9
49 jobs
I am a book designer and print production specialist with nearly 15 year in publishing. My design style is simple and reader-focused, always with print in mind. I work on everything from poetry and novels, to highly illustrated and academic work. I can also help edit or fix any issues with existing files.
My services include:
- consultation about the publishing process as a whole
- original text and cover design
- full text layout with ebook functionality built-in
- layout of full covers for all formats
- image assessment and editing
- basic reflowable ebooks
- final press-ready files set up to your printers requirements
- experience with POD (KDP, Ingram, etc), short-run, and offset printers
- professional PDF editing
I can meet tight deadlines and work around your budget if reasonable. I want your book to look great in print and on screen, and take great pride in attractive, readable, professional work.
Publishing
Project Management
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Scheduling
Job Costing
Prepress
Image Editing
Cover Art Design
Book Layout
Typesetting
Book
Layout Design
Typography
Printable File
Elizabeth C.
Toronto, Canada
$35/hr
4.9
42 jobs
I have 27 years experience with Book Design & layout, Catalogue design & layout. Cookbooks, How-to books, Children's books, Fiction, History, and Financial books. Newsletters. Calendars, Medical journal text with illustrations, graphs, charts.
I've typeset for Canadian publishers Doubleday, Key Porter Books, Wiley, Dundurn. Canadians For Dummies, Canadian Global Almanac, Canadian Book of Charities, Coles Notes.
I've designed, typeset, managed print production for Canadian publishers, for Giller- and Governor General-Award winning books. Let me help you get an award-winning quality book.
Skilled in: Self publishing. Print Management, Prepress, Printing. Strong operations, professional. Experienced Production Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the printing industry. PDF Samples available upon request.
Formatting
Typesetting
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Acrobat
Typography
Layout Design
Quark Xpress
Catalog Design
Print Production
Book Design
Text Formatting
Book Layout
Table Formatting
Page Layout Design
Tonia N.
Dorval, Canada
$45/hr
5.0
113 jobs
"Tonia was an absolute dream to work with! She was quick, efficient, friendly, proactive, always quick to respond to any queries I had, completed the job within the time frame requested and the result is really magnificent. I would hire Tonia again in a heartbeat. I feel so lucky I found her on UpWork!"
- Jasmine Embrechts, Author of "The Active Actor"
"Tonia is a ninja! Just loved her skill and pacing. Will definitely contract with her again. No problems whatsoever. Totally positive experience, I was happy to bonus her above and beyond her bid."
- Hanna Pralle, Author of "The Seduction, and Other Vignettes"
"Tonia has been absolutely incredible to work with. Attention to detail has been amazing and the final design has improved my book’s format massively - couldn’t recommend more! Will definitely be using again for the next book in my series."
- Abbie Nelson, Author of "The Boy Behind"
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Are you looking for a professional book formatter to help you with the design and layout of your book? Are you hoping to find someone with a talent for creating books and the experience and knowledge of the self-publishing platforms (KDP, IngramSpark, etc) to provide you with just what you need? Then you have come to the right place!
Hello, I'm Tonia Nazzaro and welcome to my profile. I am a professional book formatter for paperbacks and ebooks. I specialize in:
✅ Using Adobe Indesign for all my book formatting
All book layouts are designed from scratch - absolutely no template is ever used.
✅ INDD converted to EPUB
I can convert your Indesign file to an EPUB that will be error-free.
✅ PDF converted to EPUB
I can convert your PDF document to an EPUB that will be error-free.
✅ Providing PDF and EPUB files that will be accepted by publishing platforms
I run several tests to ensure the PDF and EPUB are accepted by ALL publishing platforms, especially Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), IngramSpark and Draft2Digital.
✅ Coding EPUB so it looks like your PDF file
I am well-versed in HTML and CSS to tweak the code of your EPUB so that it looks just like your paperback version.
✅ The ins-and-outs of Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing
I work for an author services company where I regularly work with Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP): I can assist you in creating your book profile, creating your author profile, adapting your book cover to templates, uploading book files, and correcting any problems or errors you have encountered with this platform.
✅ Navigating the IngramSpark publishing platform
I have many years experience working with IngramSpark: I can help you to create your book profile, upload files, adapt your cover to templates, and correct any problems you might have encountered.
✅ Publishing to the Draft2Digital platform
If you are looking to upload your ebook to Draft2Digital for distribution to Apple Books, Barnes & Nobles, Kobo, Scribd, etc, I have extensive knowledge with this platform and can surely assist you.
If you are tired of template-based book layouts that all look the same and want something unique and tailored to your manuscript and style, then send me a message.
Find out why I am a ninja.
Regards,
Tonia
Publishing Fundamentals
Book Layout
Ebook Formatting
Canva
Typesetting
Kindle Direct Publishing
Book Design
EPUB
PDF
Adobe Acrobat
Layout Design
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Amazon
CSS
Usi N.
Windsor, Canada
$45/hr
5.0
7 jobs
Hi, there. I am a freelance book formatter and ghostwriter. I work with a variety of software used in book publishing and design; this includes but not limited to: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, and Microsoft Word. Please do not hesitate to contact me for whatever you want to incorporate into your book prior to publishing. I publish on Amazon, Ingramspark, Lulu, Blurb, Draft2digital, etc. A flawless and timely delivery is assured.
Why I Am the Best for Your Project
• Highly experienced: I have been in this niche for years, and I have helped publish over a hundred books successfully
• Quality: I work with industry-standard software and machine, so you can rest assured of high-quality deliveries always
• Very responsive: You get replies to your inquiries on time
• Reasonable delivery date: You get your delivery when you need it or earlier
• Communication: Feel free to keep in touch even after project completion.
My only mission here is to satisfy you. Send me a message lets talk about your book project...
Publishing
Ghostwriting
Ebook
Book Cover
Audiobook Cover Design
Kindle Direct Publishing
Audiobook Cover
Ebook Design
Formatting
Writing
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