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Elmarie L.

Klerksdorp, South Africa

$15/hr
5.0
13 jobs

Are you spending valuable time fixing formatting instead of focusing on your engineering or architectural work? I help engineering, architecture, and consulting firms transform complex Microsoft Word documents into polished, professional, submission-ready deliverables. Whether it's a proposal, specification, technical report, SOP, or policy document, I ensure your documents are consistent, well-structured, and easy to navigate. My services include: • Microsoft Word formatting and document cleanup • Engineering proposals, specifications, and technical reports • SOP and policy document formatting • Proofreading and consistency checks • PDF assembly, editing, and document conversion • Minor Adobe InDesign and Illustrator document updates I work carefully with large, detailed documents, maintaining consistency across formatting, numbering, headings, tables, figures, and branding. Additional skills: • File organization (OneDrive, SharePoint, Google Drive) • Fluent in English and Afrikaans • Basic HTML & CSS I take pride in producing clean, accurate, and professional documents that are ready for review, submission, or publication. My attention to detail and organized approach allow clients to focus on their projects while I ensure their documentation looks its best.

  • Microsoft Word
  • Document Formatting
  • Proofreading
  • Document Conversion
  • Formatting
  • Technical Documentation
  • Table of Contents
  • Text Formatting
  • Table Formatting
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Google Docs
  • Administrative Support
  • PDF
  • File Maintenance
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Google Workspace
  • File Management
  • Bluebeam Revu
Sunet N.

Cape Town, South Africa

$40/hr
5.0
89 jobs

With over 18 years of experience in the industry I pride myself in delivering quality work. I offer creative, professional graphic design for any size company. My services include: Typesetting, graphics, illustration, design, layout, print production. I accept content in all formats, to make-ready professional books, manuals, and other graphic design materials. I work with many self-published authors and have experience in Print on Demand services such as: Amazon KDP, Ingram Spark, etc. I am currently using Adobe CC as well as Affinity Apps. I offer great communication and quick turnaround. The finished artwork received from me is print or upload ready to client specifications. I am able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

  • Publication Design
  • Layout Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Typesetting
  • Editorial Design
  • Kindle Direct Publishing
  • Ebook Design
  • Social Media Content
  • Page Layout Design
Tina S.

Durban, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
1 jobs

I am a jack in a box in the online working industry ! Some of my current Skills are: - Social Graphics/Scheduling - Graphics Editing/Updating - Funnel Creation/Editing/Updating - Email Series Creation/Setup - Website Page Design/Creation - Technical Support - Checkout Page Design/Setup - Product Creation/Setup - Book Typesetting - Administration Duties - Virtual Assistant - and more!

  • Microsoft Word
  • Typing
  • Document Conversion
  • Document Format
  • Fix Documentation
  • Website Builder
  • Website Migration
  • Website Redesign
  • Website Maintenance
  • Website Customization
  • KDP Interior
  • Typesetting
  • Book Editing
  • Book Cover Design
  • Kindle Direct Publishing
  • General Transcription
Jo M.

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
46 jobs

Hi there. Let me help you create a publication that is attractive and professional, suitable for your purpose, and does justice to your skills and ideas. After a number of years in the teaching profession, I began a career in publishing, specialising in the design and layout of all sorts of publications. These included books (educational and general), reports (e.g. for government departments), school magazines, newsletters and promotional material for various institutions, fill-in forms, and incidental documents such as menus, calendars and diaries. These often involved the creation of maps, charts and diagrams. Over the last few years I have concentrated more and more on helping my clients with independent publishing and ebooks for Amazon (CreateSpace and Kindle). As a former English teacher I can also offer an editing and proof-reading service, if required, to ensure an error-free and professional final product. I am proficient in InDesign CS6, Photoshop CS6, Illustrator CS6 and MS Word, and have an adequate acquaintance with various other design and drawing programmes. Contact me for a happy publishing experience.

  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Proofreading
  • General Transcription
  • Microsoft Word
Madelein J.

Vanderbijlpark, South Africa

$12/hr
5.0
4 jobs

Tired of wrestling with messy layouts or inconsistent formatting? Know the page should look better than this, but not sure how to fix it? I’ll handle the interior design so your book looks as polished as your words — and save you the headache. I’m a language specialist with a degree in Language Practice — a program that combined editing, translation, and book design fundamentals. Trained in typesetting and editorial design, I help authors and small or self-publishers turn raw manuscripts into clean, professional, print-ready books. I'm currently using Microsoft Word and actively transitioning into Affinity Publisher. I also offer beta reading with a language-first lens, so if you’re looking for honest, thoughtful feedback before the design stage, I’ve got you covered. HERE IS WHAT I CAN HELP YOU WITH → Interior Book Formatting – consistent styles, clean spacing, and professional, easy-to-read chapter layout tailored for you → Print-Ready Prep – margins, bleed, trim sizes, and file export for print-on-demand → Manuscript Cleanup – light text formatting and layout smoothing → Table of Contents – linked, structured, and reader-friendly → Page Styling – headings, drop caps, section breaks, folios, and front/back matter → Beta Reading – clear, constructive feedback with a focus on language and reader experience TOOLS I USE DAILY Microsoft Word | Canva | Affinity Publisher (in progress) WHY WORK WITH ME? → Background in Language & Design → Trained in book formatting principles → Detail-driven, calm communicator, and deadline-ready FORMAL EDUCATION 🎓 BA in Literature & Linguistics – trained to read critically, analyze structure and style, and understand how language influences meaning and tone 🎓 Specialization in Language Practice – trained in editing, translation, editorial design, interior book formatting, and subtitling workflows Ready to bring your book to life on the inside? Let’s get your pages publication-ready.

  • Ebook Formatting
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Page Layout Design
  • Beta Reading
  • Microsoft Word
  • Editorial Design
  • Document Formatting
  • Text Formatting
  • Print Design
  • Typography
  • Linguistics
  • Literary Fiction
  • Self-Help
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Canva

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