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I’m an experienced IT support and network administrator with 16 years of hands-on experience supporting small businesses, healthcare organizations, municipal clients, and multi-site environments. My background includes Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Ubiquiti networks, wireless infrastructure, firewall administration, workstation support, user onboarding, vendor coordination, documentation, troubleshooting, and ongoing IT management. I have also supported public-sector systems, including body-camera infrastructure and high-volume service ticket environments. Before working in civilian IT, I served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Data Network Specialist. That experience shaped how I approach technical work: stay calm, communicate clearly, document the solution, and get the system working correctly. I’m especially useful for businesses that need someone who can look at the full environment—not just close one ticket. I can help identify recurring problems, coordinate multiple vendors, improve network reliability, clean up Microsoft 365 administration, and create practical processes that make day-to-day support easier. Services I can provide include: • Remote and on-site IT support • Microsoft 365 administration and troubleshooting • Active Directory and user account management • Ubiquiti network setup and support • Wi-Fi and network troubleshooting • Vendor and managed-service coordination • Workstation deployment and user onboarding • IT documentation and process improvement • Small-business technology assessments • Ongoing IT administration and support I hold the CompTIA A+ certification and bring both MSP and internal IT experience. My goal is straightforward: provide dependable technical support, communicate honestly, and leave your environment in better shape than I found it.

Over the past six years, I’ve formatted more than 600 books and documents for clients on Upwork. As an expert in Microsoft Word, I’m highly skilled at using its advanced features to create clean, professional, and well-structured documents and books. For books, I’m well-versed in preparing manuscripts for self-publishing platforms such as Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Lulu, and 48 Hour Books. I am also able to help with the upload process. In addition to books, I have extensive experience formatting a wide range of professional documents, including legal contracts, medical protocols, operating manuals, business proposals, reports, guides, and academic theses and dissertations. I thrive on efficiency and being productive. I’m organized and genuinely enjoy the process of turning complex formatting tasks into polished final products.

Most Amazon KDP rejections come down to margins, trim size, fonts, or a broken table of contents. I catch all four before upload, and fix anything KDP flags afterward, free, until it clears. Hi, I'm Candice. I know exactly where you are right now. You've written the book. You've edited it, re-read it so many times you could recite it. Now you're staring at formatting like it's a language you don't speak especially amidst margins, bleed, trim size, gutter, embedded fonts, clickable TOC, widows and orphans. You shouldn't have to learn any of that. That's my job. What I do: I take your manuscript and build it into a properly structured book for Kindle, paperback, or both formatted to meet KDP's actual technical requirements: correct trim dimensions, mirrored margins with proper gutter width, embedded fonts, working navigation. I also design the cover, so the interior and cover come from one production instead of two disconnected files that don't match in tone or trim. If KDP's previewer flags a technical issue after upload, I fix it at no extra charge until it clears. Why formatting causes more rejections than authors expect: The short list of avoidable mistakes: wrong trim dimensions, margins that don't account for the spine, a table of contents with broken links, fonts that silently fail to embed, missing front matter. I check for all of these before your file ever reaches KDP. On the cover: A cover has to work at four different sizes. The full print size, the online store thumbnail, a mobile screen, and the spine. I design with genre conventions and thumbnail readability in mind from the first draft, not as an afterthought once the full-size version looks nice. For print, I build it to your exact trim size and page count so the spine width and bleed are correct the first time, no back-and-forth after KDP calculates your spine measurement. On copyright: if your interior or cover uses stock elements, fonts, or Canva assets, not everything in those libraries is licensed for commercial book publishing, KDP can and does ask for proof of rights. I only use original or properly licensed elements, so you're not exposed there. What you receive: A print-ready PDF for KDP or IngramSpark, a clean EPUB for Kindle and other platforms, a print and ebook cover built to spec, working clickable navigation, correct spine-aware margins, chapters starting on the right page, no widows or orphans, embedded fonts, properly formatted front/back matter, plus your source files and a plain-English readme for uploading. Where I specialize: beyond standard fiction and non-fiction interiors, I also handle structured, image- and layout-heavy books, including children's workbooks, where consistent formatting across dozens of near-identical pages matters more than in a standard novel. Tools: InDesign for complex layouts with images or charts, Vellum/Atticus or Kindle Create for straightforward fiction and non-fiction, Word when that's genuinely the right fit. I use whatever the book actually needs. To get an accurate quote fast, send me your word count, intended trim size (or tell me the genre and I'll recommend one), and whether you need ebook, print, or both. I'll also ask if you have an ISBN yet or need guidance there.

I specialize in high-quality formatting and design for both digital and print, helping authors, publishers, and businesses create flawless files that meet industry standards like Amazon KDP and IngramSpark. Whether it’s a simple eBook or a complex, content-heavy publication, I make sure your final product is clean, professional, and ready to publish without errors or rejection. 📚 Book Formatting Services (All Types of Books) I work with a wide range of book formats, including: ✔ Fiction (novels, short stories, series) ✔ Non-fiction (self-help, business, guides) ✔ Educational & academic books ✔ Children’s books ✔ Cookbooks & recipe books ✔ Workbooks, journals & planners ✔ Religious & spiritual books ✔ Low-content & no-content books ✔ Illustrated and image-heavy books ✔ Multi-volume and complex structured books 🖥 eBook & Digital Formatting ✔ Kindle (KDP) eBook formatting ✔ EPUB formatting for all platforms ✔ Clickable Table of Contents ✔ Hyperlinks & navigation ✔ Device compatibility (Kindle, tablet, mobile) ✔ Clean and responsive layouts 📖 Print & Publishing-Ready Files (Beyond Books) I don’t just format books, I create professional print-ready files for multiple uses, including: ✔ Paperback & hardcover formatting (KDP, IngramSpark) ✔ Magazines & catalogs ✔ Brochures & company profiles ✔ Workbooks & training manuals ✔ Reports, PDFs & lead magnets ✔ Planners, journals & notebooks ✔ Custom print documents of any type All files are delivered with perfect margins, bleed settings, trim sizes, spine calculation, and print-safe layouts. 🎨 Book Cover Design ✔ Eye-catching front covers ✔ Full wrap covers (front, spine, back) ✔ KDP-compliant cover sizing ✔ Genre-specific professional designs ✔ 3D mockups for marketing ⚙️ KDP & Publishing Support ✔ Amazon KDP upload assistance ✔ IngramSpark publishing support ✔ File error fixing & troubleshooting ✔ ISBN, trim size & layout guidance ✔ Reformatting and conversion services 🚀 Why Clients Choose Me ✔ 100% print-ready & error-free files ✔ Strong attention to detail ✔ Fast turnaround & clear communication ✔ Experience with complex and bulk projects ✔ Focus on quality that sells 📩 Let’s Work Together If you want your book or document to look professional, publish-ready, and stand out, send me a message. I’m here to make your publishing process smooth and stress-free.

Whether you're self-publishing or working with a traditional publisher, I help authors, independent publishers, coaches and businesses transform manuscripts into polished, publication-ready books that looks great, meets publishing standards, and is accepted on all platforms like Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Barnes & Noble Press, Lulu, Draft2Digital, BookBaby, and more. With 15+ years of experience in book publishing and design, I can help you manage every stage of the production process—from editing and formatting to cover design and publishing—so you can focus on writing while I handle everything else. My Services include: ✔ Copy Editing & Proofreading ✔ Book Formatting & Typesetting (Print & eBook) ✔ Book Cover Design (Paperback, Hardcover & eBook) ✔ eBook Conversion (EPUB, Kindle, MOBI) ✔ Children’s Book Design ✔ Cookbook Layout Design ✔ Amazon KDP & IngramSpark Publishing ✔ Amazon Keywords & Category Research ✔ Publishing Consultation I work on fiction, nonfiction, memoirs, business, self-help, workbooks, journals & planners, academic titles, poetry and children's books, delivering files that meet the requirements of major print-on-demand and traditional publishing platforms. What You Can Expect ✔ Publishing-ready files that meet platform specifications ✔ Clear, responsive communication throughout the project ✔ Attention to detail and professional-quality design ✔ On-time delivery—even on tight deadlines ✔ A smooth, stress-free publishing experience I provide professional book formatting, typesetting, eBook conversion, and self-publishing support for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and other major publishing platforms. From a single service to end-to-end production, I'll ensure your book is polished, compliant, and ready for publication. Let's turn your manuscript into a professionally designed, publication-ready book. Send me a message, and let's discuss your project.

➥ OPEN TO NEW PROJECTS - I offer 15+ years of publishing experience to Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), IngramSpark, Draft2Digital, and other major online platforms. I can create fixed layouts, reflowable EPUBs, and print-ready PDF paperbacks from any edited Word document. Depending on your manuscript, I use InDesign or Vellum for formatting. Let me know your preference! ➥ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Please visit my My Project Dashboard for detailed Fixed Rate Contract information. ➥ REQUIRES SCHEDULING • KDP uploads & training • IngramSpark uploads & training • ZOOM consultations & interviews ➥ BUSINESS HOURS M-F 6AM - 2PM PST Sat & Sun - Closed All US Holidays - Closed I look forward to working with you! Trisha Fuentes