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Faisal J.

Pakpattan, Pakistan

$7/hr
4.8
47 jobs

โœด Your time is valuable and your book's success matters to me. A quick call helps me understand both. That's how I work with every author. โœด Right now, while you're reading this, 4,500 other books are being uploaded to Amazon. Most will be invisible by day 30 not because the writing was bad, but because the KDP formatting, cover, and publishing setup weren't done right. That gap is exactly where I work. Most KDP rejections come down to three things bleed settings, embedded font errors, and images saved in the wrong colour profile. I catch all of it before your file gets anywhere near the upload button. And your cover? It needs to stop a scroll at 100 pixels wide that's the size every Amazon browser actually sees it. What I handle โ†’ EBook & Print Formatting: EPUB, KPF, print-ready PDF, KDP-compliant โ†’ Cover Design: Front, spine, back built for your genre โ†’ Full KDP Publishing: Metadata, ISBN, keywords, category research โ†’ Post-Launch: A+ Content, Amazon ads, IngramSpark, Kobo, B&N Your book is already written. The hard part is done. Message me your manuscript type rough draft is fine. I'll tell you exactly what it needs. Same day. No pitch.

  • Kindle Direct Publishing
  • Publishing
  • Kindle
  • Layout Design
  • Ebook Design
  • Ebook
  • Print Design
  • EPUB
  • PDF Conversion
  • KDP Interior
  • Formatting
  • Ebook Formatting
  • Book Layout
  • Ebook File Format
  • Ebook Upload
Kay R.

Karachi, Pakistan

$20/hr
4.9
90 jobs

โญAMAZON KDP EXPERT w. PROVEN Book Formatting, Typesetting & Kindle eBook - ePUB formatting Track Record! A ONE-STOP SOLUTION for authors seeking professional Print-Ready Paperbacks, Hardcover & Kindle eBook Formatting, Layout Design & Complete Book Publishing Assistanceโญ โญWHAT I CAN BRING TO YOUR PROJECTโญ -Amazon KDP book formatting for paperbacks & hardcovers -Reflowable eBOOK or Fixed layout ePUBS (Kindle eBook formatting) -Premium Book Design for fiction, nonfiction, photobooks and content-heavy books -Fixing Amazon KDP/IngramSpark/Lulu Publishing Errors โญMY SKILLS INCLUDE โญ (but are NOT limited too) -Print-Ready Book Formatting for KDP, IngramSpark, Lulu, B&N, Blurb -Kindle eBook Formatting & ePUB conversion for KDP publishing -Professional Book Interior Layout Design using Adobe InDesign, Canva, Word -Children's Book Formatting & Typography -Fixing KDP upload errors -Book Cover Design -A+ Content Design for Amazon Listing โญโญUPPER EDGEโญโญ Iโ€™ve helped self-publishers FIXING BOOKS that have been REJECTED by Kindle Direct Publishing and other Self-Publishing sites along with: -Full Publishing Support for KDP listings (titles, html description, seo keywords, backend setup) -Author Central SetUp -Ebook Covers to ACX & Paperbacks with the spine โญWHY ME OVER OTHER FREELANCERS?โญ -Experience of working on various GENRES incl. Journal Formatting, Workbook Design, Cookbook Formatting, Coffee Table Books, Editorial Magazines -Editorial-level design thinking (not just formatting) -Clear communication -Respect for Deadlines & Timelines -Keen Eye for Layout & Typography -More than A DECADE OF EXPERIENCE If youโ€™re looking for a reliable Book Designer & Publishing Partner, feel free to reach out. Iโ€™m happy to review your manuscript or its sample and will gladly give you an INITIAL CONSULTATION on the best approach for your book, even before we begin!

  • Kindle Direct Publishing
  • Kindle
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Ebook Formatting
  • EPUB
  • Book Layout
  • Book Design
  • Formatting
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Ebook Design
  • Electronic Publishing
  • KDP Interior
  • Print Design
  • Layout Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Book Cover Design
  • Editorial Design
  • Print Layout
  • IngramSpark
  • Desktop Publishing
Zain U.

Islamabad, Pakistan

$10/hr
4.9
343 jobs

๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿฌ+ ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ๐˜€ ๐—ฝ๐˜‚๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฑ - ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ+ ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฑ - ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ+ ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜๐˜€ - $๐Ÿฒ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐—ž+ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ป๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ ๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ - ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿฌ+ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ 4.8 โ˜… across 117 author and publisher reviews. Top Rated Plus on Upwork, the platform's top 3%. I run Amazon Ads and KDP publishing for self-publishers, indie authors, and book brands who want sustainable income from their catalog. Most of my work is fixing accounts that are bleeding ad spend and launching books that keep earning past the first thirty days. If you're scanning this profile, scroll down to the portfolio and the 117 reviews from real authors first. The numbers tell you what's possible. The reviews tell you what it's like to work with me. โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ โ–ธ ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿฌ+ ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ๐˜€ ๐—ฝ๐˜‚๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฑ across nonfiction, fiction, low-content, journals, and children's โ–ธ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ+ ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ๐˜€ ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฑ with full marketing and ad support, live and earning โ–ธ ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ+ ๐—”๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜‡๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜๐˜€ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ฑ (Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, Sponsored Display) โ–ธ $๐Ÿฒ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐—ž+ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ป๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ ๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ handled across 30+ active author and publisher accounts โ–ธ ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿฌ+ ๐—”๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜‡๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ earned (category and sub-category badges) I run on documented SOPs and clean data. Every account, every launch, every campaign goes through the same playbook. โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—œ ๐——๐—ผ ๐—”๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜‡๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—”๐—ฑ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ž๐——๐—ฃ ๐—”๐˜‚๐˜๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜€ โ–ธ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ป ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฝ from scratch โ–ธ ๐—”๐—ฐ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜€ for accounts bleeding spend โ–ธ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด messy or underperforming accounts โ–ธ ๐—ฆ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด profitable campaigns without breaking ACOS โ–ธ ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—•๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ผ ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ Across Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, and Sponsored Display. Built around ACOS optimization, search-term mining, bid discipline, KU page-read economics, A10 algorithm awareness, and Rufus AI listing alignment. ๐—”-๐˜๐—ผ-๐—ญ ๐—ฃ๐˜‚๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด (๐—ž๐——๐—ฃ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐˜†๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฑ) โ–ธ ๐—ก๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ต and validation โ–ธ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐˜ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ด๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜๐˜„๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด coordination โ–ธ ๐—™๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด, ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฎ, and category optimization โ–ธ ๐—”+ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ and cover coordination โ–ธ ๐— ๐˜‚๐—น๐˜๐—ถ-๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ ๐—ฝ๐˜‚๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด across IngramSpark, Draft2Digital, Barnes & Noble Press, Kobo, and Apple Books โ–ธ ๐—”๐˜‚๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป with AI narration via Findaway and ACX โ–ธ ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ into Spanish, German, French, and Italian ๐—ข๐—ณ๐—ณ-๐—”๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜‡๐—ผ๐—ป ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐——๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€ โ–ธ ๐—•๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ๐—•๐˜‚๐—ฏ, ๐— ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฎ, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—š๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ด๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—”๐—ฑ๐˜€ for book promotion โ–ธ ๐—”๐˜‚๐˜๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€, ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜€, and Shopify D2C book stores โ–ธ ๐—˜๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—น ๐—ณ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—น๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—พ๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€ for launch, nurture, and series cross-sell โ–ธ ๐—•๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ต ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ป๐˜€ โ–ธ ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜„๐˜๐—ต planning for authors building a catalog โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐—œ ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ I tell you what's happening, why, and what comes next. If your book isn't ad-ready, I'll say so up front. If your budget won't get the result you're hoping for, that's a conversation before I sign anything. If the data disagrees with your gut, I'll show you the numbers and recommend the fix. Reports are written by an operator for an operator. You see what's working, what isn't, and what's worth doing next. I'll personally make sure you have everything you need: documented setup, weekly reporting, direct access, and a team that owns its output. โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ผ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—™๐—ถ๐˜๐˜€ โœ“ ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐˜-๐˜๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜€ who want to start correctly โœ“ ๐—ฃ๐˜‚๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜€ looking to fix or scale existing books โœ“ ๐—˜๐—ป๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€ treating KDP as a real business โœ“ ๐—ฃ๐˜‚๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ managing growing catalogs across genres โœ“ ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—บ๐˜€ that want reliable execution and honest feedback If you want guarantees or overnight wins, I'm probably the wrong call. If you want someone who'll tell you what's actually moving the numbers, I'm a good fit. โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” "๐˜ก๐˜ข๐˜ช๐˜ฏ ๐˜ช๐˜ด ๐˜ด๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ต, ๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ฑ๐˜ข๐˜ฃ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ, ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜จ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ถ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ญ๐˜บ ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ ๐˜บ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜ด๐˜ถ๐˜ค๐˜ค๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ด. ๐˜๐˜ง ๐˜บ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ ๐˜ธ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ต ๐˜ด๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ธ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ ๐˜ต๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ด ๐˜บ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฌ๐˜ด ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ฌ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ข ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ญ ๐˜ฃ๐˜ถ๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ด, ๐˜ก๐˜ข๐˜ช๐˜ฏ ๐˜ช๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜จ๐˜ฉ๐˜ต ๐˜ค๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ฆ." Dan Spencer, CEO at Best Music Coach For more like this, see the 117 client reviews below. They cover Amazon Ads, full publishing builds, listing rebuilds, and long-running retainer relationships across genres. โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐˜'๐˜€ ๐—ง๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ธ If you're trying to figure out what to fix first, send me a message. Tell me what you're working on. I'll tell you whether I can help and what it'll take. Zain

  • Kindle Direct Publishing
  • PPC Campaign Setup & Management
  • Ebook Formatting
  • Ebook
  • Book Editing
  • Kindle Niche Research
  • Book Marketing
  • Book Blurb
  • Book Design
  • Book Writing
  • A+ Content
  • Amazon Listing Optimization
  • Book Trailer
  • Book Cover Design
  • Amazon Advertising Console
  • Campaign Management
  • IngramSpark
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Ebook Design
  • Amazon PPC
Ayoniran O.

Ibadan, Nigeria

$5/hr
5.0
6 jobs

Your manuscript deserves more than a Word document. I turn author drafts into professionally formatted, publish-ready books for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and beyond โ€” print, eBook, and full interior layout included. I specialize in helping authors and publishers handle the parts that often delay publication: editing, layout, cover design, and book marketing materials. Whether you're releasing your first book or building your author brand, I make sure every part of your project looks professional and works together. What sets me apart is end-to-end publishing support under one roof. Most freelancers handle formatting or editing โ€” I cover both, plus cover design, EPUB conversion, and promotional visuals. You don't need to coordinate five different people to get your book to market. Every formatting or typesetting order also includes a free promotional design package: a custom bookmark, book teaser graphic, social banner, or launch flyer โ€” my way of helping your book get noticed beyond the pages. A good book isnโ€™t just about the words on the page. Readers notice the formatting, the cover, the flow, and even the promotional materials before they decide to trust your work. Thatโ€™s why I offer complete publishing support from manuscript preparation to promotion. Here's what I can handle for your project: โœ” Book formatting & typesetting (print and eBook) โœ” Interior layout design for paperback and hardcover โœ” EPUB and Kindle file formatting โœ” Developmental, line, and copy editing โœ” Proofreading and final manuscript polish โœ” Book cover design (front, spine, full wrap) โœ” Book trailer creation โœ” Promotional graphics: launch flyers, social banners, author visuals โœ” Upload-ready files for KDP, IngramSpark, Lulu, Draft2Digital I work across fiction, nonfiction, memoirs, children's books, workbooks, devotionals, journals, cookbooks, and low-content projects. Tools: Adobe InDesign, Affinity Publisher, Vellum, Atticus, Calibre, Canva, Microsoft Word, Reedsy Book Editor. I pay attention to the small details many people skip: margins, page balance, chapter spacing, font pairing, trim size, bleed, paragraph styles, print specifications, and platform compliance. Those details are what make a book feel professionally published. For promotion, I also create visual assets that help your book get noticed, from trailers to flyers to launch graphics that fit your audience and genre. A strong book deserves strong presentation, both inside and outside the pages. 5-star rated on Upwork. Certified book editor and formatter (Authors Den). I pay close attention to the details that separate amateur layouts from professional ones: margins, page balance, chapter spacing, font pairing, trim size, bleed, paragraph styles, and full platform compliance. Those details are what make a reader trust your book before they read a single word. 5-star rated on Upwork. Certified book editor and formatter (Authors Den). I pay close attention to the details that separate amateur layouts from professional ones: margins, page balance, chapter spacing, font pairing, trim size, bleed, paragraph styles, and full platform compliance. Those details are what make a reader trust your book before they read a single word. Book Editing, Book Formatting, Proofreading, Typesetting, eBook Formatting, Kindle Direct Publishing, IngramSpark, Adobe InDesign, Affinity Publisher, EPUB Conversion, Paperback Design, Hardcover Layout, Book Cover Design, Book Trailer, Book Promotion, Publishing Design, Interior Layout, Manuscript Editing, Print Design, Copy Editing, Line Editing, Developmental Editing, Manuscript Formatting, Publishing Assistance, Author Support, Book Layout Design, Print Book Formatting, eBook Conversion, Book Publishing, Publishing Consultant, Book Launch Support, Book Marketing, Author Branding, Promo Graphics, Book Mockup Design, Adobe InDesign, Affinity Publisher, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Canva, Calibre, Microsoft Word, Reedsy Book Editor, Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Lulu, Draft2Digital, Barnes & Noble Press, Apple Books, Childrenโ€™s Book Formatting, Cookbook Formatting, Journal Design, Workbook Design, Devotional Book Layout, Memoir Formatting, Novel Formatting, Christian Book Design.

  • Kindle Direct Publishing
  • Publishing
  • Typesetting
  • Ebook Formatting
  • Book Layout
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Book Editing
  • Proofreading
  • Book Cover Design
  • Book Marketing
  • Ebook Design
  • Book Trailer
  • Line Editing
  • Graphic Design
Keerthika S.

Velangudi, India

$12/hr
4.9
64 jobs

Hello and welcome! ๐Ÿ‘‹ I help authors publish professionally formatted books for Amazon KDP, Kindle, and print โ€” clean typography, perfect margins, and publishing-ready files. What I offer: ๐Ÿ“– Book Design in All Languages ๐Ÿ›’ Amazon KDP / Lulu / IngramSpark Publishing Support Paperback | Hardcover ๐Ÿ“š eBook Layout & Templates ๐Ÿ–ฅ Books for Print & Web ๐Ÿณ Cookbooks, Recipe & Fitness Books ๐Ÿ“’ Planners ๐Ÿ“ Workbooks ๐Ÿ– Brochure Design ๐Ÿ“ InDesign Trim Size Adjustments ๐Ÿ“ฑ Kindle & Amazon eBook Formatting Additional Services ๐Ÿ“„ PDF Editing | Adobe Acrobat | Adobe illustrator | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe indesign ๐Ÿ“ Cover Spine Adjustment (Amazon KDP / Lulu / IngramSpark) ๐Ÿ“˜ EPUB Formatting ๐ŸŽจ Illustrator File Corrections ๐Ÿ”„ Canva to InDesign Conversion ๐Ÿ”„ PDF to InDesign Conversion ๐Ÿ” InDesign to IDML Conversion ๐Ÿ”„ Amazon KDP Childrenโ€™s Picture Book Formatting โ€“ 8.5x8.5 Full Bleed Print Layout ๐Ÿ” Illustrator to indesign With over 10 years of experience in Adobe InDesign, I specialize in paperback and hardcover book interior formatting that meets KDP print standards and ensures a clean, readable, and visually engaging layout. Whether itโ€™s a novel, non-fiction book, workbook, or journal, I deliver layouts that look professional, meet publishing standards, and are ready to upload with confidence. ๐Ÿ“Œ Letโ€™s make your book print-ready and visually appealing. ๐Ÿ’ฌ Message me todayโ€”Iโ€™d love to help bring your project to life! #BookDesign #BookDesigner #SelfPublishing #IndependentAuthor #AuthorServices #PublishingSupport #PrintReady #EbookFormatting #KindleFormatting #BookLayout #ProfessionalDesign #AmazonKDP #IngramSpark #LuluPublishing #EPUBFormatting #AdobeInDesign #BookFormatting #PDFEditing #AdobeIllustrator #AdobePhotoshop #Canva To InDesign #PrintDesign #CoverDesign #SpineAdjustment #IDML #LayoutDesign #KDPExpert

  • Kindle Direct Publishing
  • Adobe InDesign
  • KDP Interior
  • PDF Conversion
  • Ebook Design
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Print Design
  • Typesetting
  • Book Layout
  • Page Layout Design
  • Formatting
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Book Editing
Fida R.

Tetouan, Morocco

$7/hr
5.0
6 jobs

๐Ÿ’Ž 10 ๐—ฌ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ โญโญโญโญโญ Trusted and highly recommended by clients Are you searching for a complete, end-to-end solution to publish your book? As an experienced Amazon KDP publishing specialist and self-publishing consultant with proven expertise across major platforms, I deliver results-driven services that transform manuscripts into professionally published, market-ready books. ๐ŸŒŸ COMPREHENSIVE BOOK PUBLISHING SERVICES I am your one-stop shop for all publishing needs, offering professional services across multiple platforms including: โœ… Amazon KDP Publishing & Optimization โœ… IngramSpark Publishing & Print-on-Demand Formatting โœ… Draft2Digital, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble Press โœ… Full eBook Conversion (EPUB, EPUB3, Mobi formats) โœ… Professional Book Formatting & Typesetting โœ… Book Interior Design & Layout โœ… Publishing Consultation & Strategy ๐ŸŽจ PROFESSIONAL BOOK DESIGN & EDITING My design and editing services ensure your book not only looks professional but reads flawlessly: โœ… Eye-Catching Book Cover Design โœ… Developmental Editing & Manuscript Editing โœ… Copy Editing & Proofreading Services โœ… AI Content Humanization (for AI-assisted manuscripts) โœ… Book Interior Design with professional typesetting โœ… Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator & Canva expertise โœ๏ธ GHOSTWRITING & CONTENT WRITING SERVICES Whether you have an idea or need complete writing support: โœ… Professional Ghostwriting Services โœ… Content Writing & Copywriting โœ… Book Description Copywriting (conversion-focused) โœ… Title Creation & Subtitle Creation โœ… Creative Writing & Book Writing Coach support ๐Ÿ’ก WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT โœ”๏ธ Execution-Focused Approach: I don't just advise, I execute. From manuscript to market, I handle every detail with professional standards. โœ”๏ธ Platform Expertise: Extensive experience with Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and all major self-publishing platforms. I know what works. โœ”๏ธ Complete Solutions: No need to hire multiple freelancers. I provide end-to-end service covering writing, editing, design, formatting, publishing, and marketing. โœ”๏ธ 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed: Professional quality, fast turnaround, and revisions included until you're completely satisfied. โœ”๏ธ Up-to-Date Expertise: Specialized in trending services like AI Content Humanization, Amazon A+ Content, and advanced Book SEO strategies. ๐ŸŽฏ WHO I WORK WITH I partner with authors who: โ€ข Value professional quality and execution over the cheapest option โ€ข Want their book to stand out in competitive Amazon categories โ€ข Need expert guidance through the self-publishing journey โ€ข Are serious about building author credibility and long-term sales โ€ข Want a trusted publishing consultant who handles the technical details Whether you're a first-time author or a seasoned writer, I provide personalized publishing consultation to guide you from manuscript to successful book launch. ๐Ÿ“Š MY EXPERTISE COVERS Publishing Platforms: Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Draft2Digital, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble Press, BookBaby, Lulu, Lightning Source, ACX Design Tools: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Canva Services: Book Formatting, Book Cover Design, Ghostwriting, Developmental Editing, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Manuscript Editing, eBook Conversion, Typesetting, Print-on-Demand Formatting, Book Interior Design, Content Writing, Copywriting, Book Description Writing ๐Ÿš€ READY TO PUBLISH YOUR BOOK THE RIGHT WAY? Let me take the stress out of self-publishing and help you create a professionally published book that stands out, ranks well, and sells consistently. From formatting and design to marketing and Amazon optimization, I provide the complete publishing solution you need. ๐Ÿ“ฉ Contact me today for a publishing consultation, and let's discuss how I can help you achieve your author goals.

  • Kindle Direct Publishing
  • Publishing Fundamentals
  • Nonfiction Writing
  • Book Cover Design
  • Ebook Design
  • Book Editing
  • Developmental Editing
  • Line Editing
  • Formatting
  • Layout Design
  • Print Design
  • Typesetting
  • AI Content Editing
  • KDP Interior
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Book Design
  • Book Layout
  • Academic Proofreading
  • Ebook Formatting
  • IngramSpark

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Kindle expert hiring guide

Kindle experts help authors and businesses succeed on Amazon's Kindle series of e-readers. They combine editorial precision, formatting expertise, and Amazon marketing tactics to streamline your publishing workflow, optimize your Kindle store listings, and improve discoverability. Whether you're launching your first ebook or scaling a multi-title publishing business, a skilled Kindle expert can help you navigate Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), maximize Kindle Unlimited reads, and drive book sales.

What does a Kindle expert do?

A Kindle expert specializes in self-publishing on platforms like Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). They offer services that support:

  • Formatting. They handle interior layout and device-ready formatting for Kindle, iPad, and iPhone.

  • Book uploads. They manage Amazon book uploads for Kindle ebooks and paperbacks.

  • Creative services. They help with cover design and audiobook setup through Audiobook Creation Exchange (ACX).

  • Optimization work. They provide keyword-rich listing optimization, category selection, and Amazon search engine optimization (SEO).

  • Marketing strategy. They develop launch strategies, manage Amazon ads, and track performance metrics.

How to hire a freelance Kindle expert on Upwork

Upwork can help you connect with publishing professionals who specialize in Kindle ebooks, paperback, audiobook launches, and Amazon marketing strategy. Follow these steps to find the right expert for your project.

Step 1: Craft a targeted job post

A well-crafted job post attracts qualified Kindle publishing professionals who match your projectโ€™s needs.

  • Outline your publishing goals, required deliverables, desired platforms, and timeline

  • Specify whether you need ebook only, or also need paperback, audiobook, or full self-publishing support

  • Include required skills such as keyword research, Amazon KDP upload, listing optimization, cover design, and formatting

To draft a tailored job post quickly, try the Job Post Generator powered by Umaโ„ข, Upwork's Mindful AI. Describe what you need in a few sentences, and Uma can draft a post in seconds. You can also review job description templates for inspiration.

Step 2: Filter and evaluate candidates

As you receive proposals, you can compare candidates based on their portfolios, proposals, and testimonials.

  • Use Upwork's tools to filter candidates by expertise, rate, and location to narrow your candidate pool

  • Have Uma conduct instant video interviews and provide shortlists with side-by-side comparisons

  • Review portfolios for successful book launches and Amazon sales results

  • Read client feedback focusing on measurable improvements in ranking or visibility

Step 3: Interview your top choices

Quick video interviews can answer any questions you have left for your top choices. They also help you get a feel for what working and communicating with a candidate might be like.

  • Schedule and conduct interviews within Upwork messaging and receive immediate transcripts and summaries through Uma

  • Discuss with each candidate their publishing strategy, listing optimization skills, and Amazon platform expertise

  • Ask about their process for keyword research and Amazon SEO

  • Request a walkthrough of their marketing strategy for new Kindle book launches, and how they measure success on Amazon book sales and ranking trends.

If youโ€™re unfamiliar with hiring or interviewing freelancers, you can review common interview questions to help steer your conversation.

Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Before the person you choose can begin work, youโ€™ll need to have a clear contract in place. Contracts protect both parties and help collaborations be successful from beginning to end.

  • Use Upworkโ€™s tools and services for creating and managing contracts, and processing payments

  • Choose fixed-price contracts for projects with clear deliverables, such as a KDP upload or search engine optimization

  • Set milestones to separate large projects into manageable deliverables, such as research, planning, and launch

  • Choose hourly contracts for projects that will be ongoing, such as supporting multiple publications or monthly ads management

Once the contract starts, be sure to have a quick onboarding and to give the expert everything they need to succeed, including the necessary access to Kindle Direct Publishing.

How much does hiring a Kindle expert cost?

The cost to hire an independent professional through Upwork depends on the scope and complexity of the project, as well as the skill and experience of the expert. In general, rates on Upwork for ebook designers range from $15-$35 per hour, while book marketers charge $35-$65 per hour. The following chart lists typical costs for projects involving Kindle experts on Upwork:

Basic ebook formatting & upload

$300-$600 /project

Entry- to mid-level
  • Format Kindle ebook with proper layout
  • Upload to KDP
  • Basic metadata optimization

Standard project with cover design

$600-$1,500 /project

Mid-level
  • Ebook formatting
  • Professional cover design
  • KDP upload with keyword research

Comprehensive publishing package

$1,500-$3,000 /project

Mid- to senior-level
  • Ebook + paperback formatting
  • Full cover package
  • Listing optimization
  • Basic launch strategy

Full-service launch package

$3,000-$5,000+ /project

Senior-level or specialist
  • Complete formatting for all formats
  • Professional cover design
  • Comprehensive keyword research
  • Full launch strategy

Ongoing marketing & optimization

$500-$2,000 /month

Mid- to senior-level
  • Monthly Amazon ads management
  • Listing optimization
  • Sales monitoring and A/B testing

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring a Kindle expert worth it?

Yes, working with a Kindle publishing specialist can increase your Amazon book's visibility, improve conversion rates, and boost profitability. Mid-to-high earning authors are significantly more likely to invest in professional editing and cover design, showing a strong correlation between the investment in professional services and successful scaling.

What types of businesses benefit most from hiring a Kindle expert?

Authors launching their first book, businesses publishing white papers or trade books, self-publishing teams releasing multiple titles, and authors using Kindle Unlimited for passive income all benefit from hiring a Kindle expert. Kindle experts are particularly valuable for targeting Amazon store visibility, conversion improvements, or multi-book series strategies.

How long does publishing a Kindle book take?

A basic Kindle ebook setup might take one to two weeks if your manuscript is ready. A full package including cover, paperback, audiobook, and launch marketing can take four to eight weeks. 

What kind of ongoing support will my Kindle book need after launch?

Ongoing work may include monitoring Kindle store metrics, optimizing pricing, running ad campaigns, updating listings, handling Kindle Unlimited promos, and managing reviews. If you have multiple books, regular support helps your listings stay optimized and your pricing stay competitive.

Do I need someone who can handle formatting, design, and marketing?

Whether you need someone to handle formatting, design, and marketing depends on your project needs. If your manuscript is complete and you simply need cover design or formatting, engage a specialist for those tasks. For end-to-end support from manuscript to launch strategy, hiring a full-service Kindle expert makes sense.

How does generative AI impact the need for human Kindle experts?

AI integration is shifting the expert's role from mechanical execution to strategic oversight and quality control. While AI tools automate aspects of editing and cover design, an expert ensures market alignment and platform policy adherence.