๐ก๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฎ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ณ๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฏ๐ผ๐ผ๐ธ, ๐ฒ๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ธ, ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฑ๐ผ๐ฐ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐'๐ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐ป ๐๐๐ฃ, ๐๐ป๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐บ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ธ, ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต๐ผ๐๐ ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐?
๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐๐น๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐
Clients consistently point to the same things in their reviews: clean, print-ready delivery, fast turnaround, smooth communication, and attention to detail on catalog design, PDF layout, and eBook/KDP formatting projects alike.
A manuscript can look polished in Word and still run into KDP upload errors, broken EPUB validation, inconsistent spacing, or margin and bleed issues that delay publishing and frustrate readers. The same goes for business documents, catalogs, and brochures a design that looks fine on screen can fall apart once it hits print or gets opened on a different device. That's the gap I close.
I'm a Book Formatter, Layout Designer, and Document Design specialist with a 100% Job Success Score, Rising Talent badge, and five-star reviews across every completed project on Upwork. I help self-published authors, publishing teams, coaches, entrepreneurs, educators, and small businesses turn raw manuscripts, half-finished Word documents, and design briefs into clean, professional, publication-ready files built to meet the exact requirements of Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Lulu, EPUB/Kindle platforms, or commercial print production.
Whatever stage your project is at a rough first draft, a manuscript that's already written but needs formatting, or a full brief for a new catalog or brochure I can take it from where it is to a finished, delivery-ready result. My focus throughout is the same: a smooth, professional reading experience for your audience, and a stress-free, error-free process for you, without back-and-forth over formatting mistakes or rejected uploads.
๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ป
โ Amazon KDP Paperback & Hardcover Formatting
โ eBook Formatting (EPUB, Kindle, KPF, Reflowable eBooks)
โ Book Interior Design & Typesetting
โ Manuscript Cleanup & Consistent Style Formatting
โ Clickable Table of Contents & Chapter Navigation
โ Trim Size, Bleed & Margin Setup for Print
โ Microsoft Word Formatting & Adobe InDesign Layout
โ Professional PDF Layout Design & Document Formatting
โ Catalog & Brochure Design (Print & Digital)
โ Book Cover Design & Cover Art
โ Proofreading Combined with Formatting
โ Fiction, Nonfiction, Cookbooks, Workbooks, Journals & Handbooks
๐ช๐ต๐ ๐๐น๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ ๐ฒ
โ 100% Job Success Score & Rising Talent
โ Five-star reviews on every completed project
โ Fast, reliable turnaround without cutting corners
โ Clear, responsive communication from first message to delivery
โ Files checked against platform specs before delivery no rejected uploads
โ Comfortable across both fixed-price and hourly contracts
โ Range across formatting, layout, and design not a single-skill freelancer
๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐'๐น๐น ๐๐ฒ๐
โ A professionally formatted, publishing-ready eBook or document
โ Kindle-ready EPUB and print-ready PDF files
โ Clean, consistent typography and layout throughout
โ A clickable table of contents and properly structured chapters
โ Files validated against Amazon KDP / platform requirements
โ A finished catalog, brochure, or cover if that's part of your project
โ Clear communication and revisions until it's right
๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ผ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐ ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ ๐ช๐ถ๐๐ต
โ Self-published authors
โ Coaches
โ Entrepreneurs
โ Educators
โ Content creators
โ Publishers
โ Small businesses
โ Course creators
Every project whether it's a full manuscript, a single document, or a catalog and brochure gets the same level of precision and care. Send me your file, and I'll review it before we start so we agree on the right approach for your project.
๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ:
MS Word formatting, eBook formatting, eBook layout design, Kindle formatting, Amazon KDP publishing, manuscript formatting, page layout design, book layout & styling, book structure formatting, clickable table of contents creation, chapter formatting and styling, margin and spacing setup, typography and font styling, PDF and EPUB formatting, print-ready formatting, interior book design, file conversion for publishing, formatting error fixing, professional book formatter, layout designer, book interior layout, document cleanup and consistency, Amazon book cover design
Layout optimization, publishing-ready file preparation, book interior formatting, style consistency, document structuring, content alignment, formatting for different devices, layout troubleshooting, KDP compliance formatting, digital book formatting, professional document design, text alignment and spacing correction, bleed and trim setup for print books, gutter margin adjustment, header and footer design, page numbering and section breaks setup, drop caps and advanced styling, custom chapter title design, image placement and optimization, table and figure formatting
KDP Interior
Ebook Formatting
Kindle Direct Publishing
Book Layout
Book Design
Book Cover Design
Typesetting
Page Layout Design
Layout Design
Print Layout
PDF Conversion
Document Formatting
Document Conversion
Catalog Design
Brochure Design
Adobe InDesign
Microsoft Word
EPUB
Editing & Proofreading
Print-on-Demand
Adnan F.
Covilha, Portugal
$6/hr
4.4
20 jobs
I donโt just โdesign pagesโ โ I build clean, structured documents that are easy to read, easy to edit, and ready for print.
I specialize in:
โข Books & eBooks (layout + formatting)
โข Activity Book for kids, Proposals, reports, and multi-page documents
โข Converting messy files (Word, Canva, Illustrator) into professional InDesign systems
What youโll get:
โ Consistent typography & layout (no manual overrides)
โ Master pages, paragraph styles, and reusable templates
โ Print-ready files (bleed, margins, CMYK, KDP/IngramSpark)
โ Clean, organized INDD files your team can reuse
Most designers focus on visuals. I focus on structure + usability + print accuracy.
If you need something clean, professional, and built properly โ I can help.
Adobe InDesign
Ebook
Adobe Illustrator
Brochure
Photobook Design
Magazine Layout
Ebook Design
Book Cover
Catalog Design
Catalog
Book Layout
Ebook Formatting
Academic Textbook
Children's Book Illustration
INDD
Brochure Design
Annual Report
Interactive Design
Translation
Virtual Assistance
David M.
Villa Sarmiento, Argentina
$12/hr
5.0
20 jobs
I am a native English speaker and former college teacher from the U.S. I worked at the University of Chicago Press and edited a peer-reviewed academic journal while teaching at Ohio State University. I have edited 80 or more books and papers for publication. I also typeset and format epubs and Kindle documents: everything that you need to publish your work.
I speak Spanish and can translate from Spanish to English and vice versa. I also read French, German, Portuguese, Latin, Italian, Greek (ancient), and Hebrew (ancient). I have helped authors whose native language is not English publish their work in English.
I do not use AI, and I do not edit AI work.
Academic Editing
Microsoft Office
Adobe Inc.
WordPress
Proofreading
Microsoft Publisher
Translation
Editing & Proofreading
Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
Writing
Content Writing
Line Editing
Kindle Direct Publishing
Typesetting
Kenneth A.
Akure, Nigeria
$5/hr
4.6
20 jobs
Your manuscript deserves more than a clean layout...it deserves a book that passes KDP and Lulu review on the first upload. I format, typeset, and design print and eBook interiors that look professional, read smoothly, and meet every platform requirement.
Certified Book Editor, Formatter, and EPUB Expert specializing in KDP, Lulu, IngramSpark, and Draft2Digital book interiors for Publishing.
What sets me apart is end-to-end ownership: I handle formatting, typesetting, line editing, cover design, and upload prep under one roof, so you never have to coordinate between multiple freelancers or worry about version mismatches. I work in Adobe InDesign, Affinity Publisher, Vellum, Atticus, and Calibre โ whichever tool fits your project best.
๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐ญ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ ๐, ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ ๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ข๐๐๐๐ฌ, ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐๐ฌ, ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฏ๐จ๐ข๐๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐. Writing the manuscript is only half the journey. How that story is presented determines whether readers stay, trust you, and take your message seriously. Thatโs where I come in.
I hold a Certified Book Editor and Formatter credential from Authors Den and have successfully delivered formatting and design projects for authors publishing on KDP, Lulu, and IngramSpark. Every completed project on Upwork has earned a 5-star rating, and I currently carry six active contracts, which is a reflection of the trust authors place in my work.
I know how overwhelming self-publishing can feel. One small formatting error can lead to upload issues, poor reviews, or a book that simply doesnโt feel โrightโ in the readerโs hands. Thatโs why I approach every project with patience, precision, and respect for your work. Your book isnโt just content, itโs your credibility.
Here is what I can deliver for you:
โ Book formatting and typesetting for Amazon KDP, Lulu, IngramSpark, and Draft2Digital
โ Print-ready interior layouts โ paperback, hardcover, and large-print editions
โ eBook formatting โ EPUB, MOBI, and KFX-compatible files
โ Line editing, proofreading, and manuscript layout refinement
โ Fiction, non-fiction, journals, planners, workbooks, and low-content books
โ Book cover design โ paperback wrap and hardcover case files
โ Author websites and book landing pages built for reader conversion
๐๐จ๐๐ญ๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ ๐ ๐๐๐ง ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ญ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก:
โ Microsoft Word
โ Adobe Indesign
โ Affinity Publisher
โ Calibre for EPUB
โ Canva
โ Vellum
โ Atticus
โ Adobe Photoshop
โ Reedsy Book Editor
Whether youโre publishing your first book or your tenth, I treat every project with the same level of care and attention to detail. I focus on typography, spacing, margins, flow, and structure to create reader-friendly, print-perfect interiors that feel professional, polished, and enjoyable to read from the first page to the last.
I donโt believe in rushing books out the door. I believe in doing it right. Because your readers will judge your book within seconds, and great formatting quietly builds trust, comfort, and authority without saying a word.
My goal is simple: to help you publish a book youโre proud to put your name on, one that looks professional, reads smoothly, and stands confidently alongside traditionally published titles.
If you are ready to take your manuscript from draft to publish-ready, send me a message and I will respond within a few hours. Let's get your book looking exactly the way it deserves.
Book Layout
Ebook Formatting
Book Design
Adobe InDesign
Book Editing
EPUB
Ebook Design
Ebook Upload
Line Editing
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Microsoft Word
Book Cover Design
Academic Editing
Affinity Designer
Layout Design
Nonfiction
Literary Fiction
Canva
Developmental Editing
Eunssj E.
Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
$7/hr
5.0
6 jobs
A VA that delivers expert transcription, research, and executive support, trained in the academe with published works, specializing in academic research, technical writing, editing, and transcription. With years of experience working in scholarly and professional environments, I bring strong analytical, writing, and documentation skills to every project I handle.
I am also an expert transcriber with more than 10 years of experience, capable of handling a broad range of transcription projects. I work with audio or video files, with or without timestamps, with speaker identification or none, and with single or multiple speakers. I have extensive experience transcribing interviews, meetings, lectures, research recordings, and pre/post-production materials. I take pride in delivering high-quality, accurate transcripts with reliable turnaround time.
In addition, I offer editing and proofreading services, particularly for academic papers, research manuscripts, reports, and professional documents. My background in research allows me to ensure clarity, coherence, and technical accuracy in written work.
Beyond research and writing, I also have experience working as a virtual assistant and customer service representative. I can assist with email management, data entry, appointment setting, and general administrative tasks, providing organized and reliable support for clients.
I am committed to professionalism, precision, and timely delivery, ensuring that every project meets high standards of quality.
General Transcription
Transcription Timestamping
Audio Transcription
Legal Transcription
Video Transcription
Medical Transcription
Editing & Proofreading
Copyright
Research Papers
Data Annotation
Customer Service
Technical Writing
Translation
Content Writing
Content Editing
AI Content Editing
Academic Writing
DAVUT T.
Istanbul, Turkey
$20/hr
5.0
39 jobs
No matter how great your content is, the readerโs first impression is defined by professional typography and a flawless layout. I transform complex manuscripts into high-quality, industry-standard books that perform perfectly across all platforms, including Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and Apple Books.
Why Work With Me?
I donโt just "place text" on a page. I build a visual hierarchy tailored to your book's genreโwhether itโs a technical academic textbook, a complex cookbook, or a children's adventure book. With expert-level proficiency in Adobe InDesign (GREP, Nested Styles, Automated Indexing), I manage projects of any scale while maintaining a 0% error rate.
What I Offer:
Guaranteed KDP & IngramSpark Approval: I handle the technical headaches of bleed settings, gutter margins, and font embedding. Your files will be accepted on the first uploadโguaranteed.
Premium Interior Layout: Clean, minimalist, and "academic-grade" formatting inspired by major publishers like Pearson and Wiley.
Flawless eBook Conversion: High-quality Reflowable or Fixed-Layout ePubs that provide a seamless reading experience on Kindle, iPad, and other devices.
Complex Formatting Mastery: Specialized in managing 1,000+ page manuscripts, technical manuals, and interactive "Choose Your Own Adventure" mechanics with precise cross-referencing.
Technical Toolkit:
Adobe InDesign: My primary tool for advanced typesetting and automation.
Pre-Flight Expertise: Solving persistent PDF/font errors that other designers might miss.
Whether you have a massive textbook or a concise guide, I take care of the technical complexity so you can focus on your success as an author.
Letโs turn your manuscript into a masterpiece. Contact me today to discuss your project!
Tools:
- Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
Keywords:
Adobe InDesign, Book Design, Book Layout Design, Typesetting, Interior Book Design, Print Layout Design, Amazon KDP, KDP Formatting, IngramSpark, Kindle Direct Publishing, ePub, Reflowable ePub, Fixed Layout ePub, Print-Ready PDF, Textbook Design, Childrenโs Book Layout, Cookbook Design, Academic Journal Formatting, Non-Fiction Book Design, GREP Styles, Manuscript Formatting, Book Cover Design, PDF Conversion, Lulu Publishing, Large-scale Manuscripts, Interactive PDF, Page Layout, Typography, Pre-press, Digital Publishing.
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Canva
Layout Design
2D Design
Book Design
2D Design & Drawings
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