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I have over 30 years of typesetting experience in the publishing industry. This experience includes typesetting for a large publishing company for over thirteen years as a senior member of the composition team. During that time, I typeset numerous book interiors for fiction, non-fiction, Bibles and Study Bibles. I also have experience typesetting financials, marketing products, newsletters and catalogs. In 2018, I transitioned to full-time freelance typesetting/design. I have extensive experience using Adobe InDesign and I'm very well-versed in creating and analyzing design specifications and layouts. My files use all of the automation features InDesign offers, resulting in consistently accurate, professionally designed and typeset files. I prefer to work on a fixed-price basis. My specialties include book interiors and long documents for print or reflowable ebook products. It's always so rewarding to start with a basic manuscript file and transform it into a beautiful, readable, professional book or publication. Thank you for your consideration.

While I am a recent addition to the Upwork platform, I am a 20-year veteran of the publishing industry. I provide professional book typesetting and formatting in Adobe InDesign, Affinity Publisher, and Canva, delivering clean, publication‑ready filesproducing clean, publication‑ready files for print and digital distribution. I format long‑form manuscripts for authors, schools, educational and community organizations, journals, and small presses, delivering print‑ready PDFs, accessible digital PDFs, and EPUB files that meet publishing standards. I also bring deep editorial expertise to my layout work. I’m a copy and line editor with a PhD in Rhetoric, an MFA in Creative Writing, and 13+ years of experience teaching advanced composition. I specialize in sentence‑level clarity, rhetorical effectiveness, and voice‑preserving edits for academic and creative writing, helping strong drafts become polished, coherent, and submission‑ready without overwriting or disrupting the author’s intent. As a professional educator, I’m especially experienced translating academic and instructional content into clear, polished layouts suited for classroom and institutional use.

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I earned my MS in English with an emphasis on Book Publishing from Portland State University. I'm skilled in interior book design and specialize in children's books. I've typeset for four independent publishers, and have experience designing and typesetting many genres of books. I also offer proofreading services. I am proficient in InDesign for both print and digital book production.

Are you facing challenges with book rejections or struggling to make your manuscript look professional enough for publication? I specialize in high-quality formatting and designing platform-approved books for both print and digital formats, ensuring a smooth and efficient publishing process. ⭐ As a Top Rated freelancer with over 10 years of experience, I have successfully assisted authors and publishers in getting their books published across multiple platforms, including Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and Apple Books. Whether you're a first-time author or an experienced publisher, I ensure that your book is not only ready for submission but also beautifully formatted and professionally designed. My Services Include: ✔ Book & Novel Formatting (Print + eBook) I format your book for all formats (Paperback, Hardcover, and Kindle) with an emphasis on clean, professional layouts to enhance readability. ✔ Word Manuscript Formatting & Cleanup I take care of your manuscript, ensuring a consistent layout and resolving any formatting issues to make your text visually appealing and error-free. ✔ Guidebooks, Workbooks & Lead Magnets I design engaging interiors for your **guidebooks** and **workbooks**, ensuring they are not only functional but also visually appealing to your audience. ✔ Journal & Planner Interior Design Whether it's a **blank journal** or a detailed planner, I design interiors that reflect your brand and meet your project’s specific needs. ✔ Book Cover Design Your book's cover is crucial in attracting readers. I craft **eye-catching**, **professional covers** tailored to the genre of your book, including **contemporary romance**, **self-help**, and **business** books. Platforms I Work With: ✔Amazon KDP (Paperback, Hardcover & Kindle) ✔IngramSpark ✔Apple Books ✔ Lulu ✔Barnes and Noble Why Clients Choose Me: Faster Approvals: I ensure your book passes through the review process quickly and without complications, following platform guidelines to avoid rejections. Consistent Professional Quality: Every aspect of your book, from the layout to the cover, is designed with precision and attention to detail, ensuring it looks polished and professional. Clear and Transparent Communication: I make sure you’re always in the loop, with straightforward communication from start to finish. Timely Delivery: I understand the importance of deadlines and always deliver your projects on time, without compromising on quality. I’m well-versed in trim sizes, margins, bleed, gutter, typography, and platform-specific requirements, so you won’t have to worry about any of the technicalities. Whom I Work With: ✔ First-time authors who want to ensure everything is done correctly the first time around. ✔ Publishers looking for a dependable partner for formatting and design. ✔ Coaches and businesses needing polished, professional workbooks or guidebooks. ✔ Not for those seeking the lowest-cost option—I prioritize quality and professionalism. Let’s Be Clear: If you’re looking for a book that: Appears amateurish – I may not be the right fit. Fails to meet platform requirements – I won’t take on that project. But if you’re ready for a professionally formatted, beautifully designed book that’s completely ready for publishing, we will be a great match! Get in Touch: 📩 Send me a message with: 1. Book type (novel, journal, guide, etc.) 2. Platform(s) you plan to publish on 3. Page count of your book I’ll provide clear, actionable steps for exactly what’s needed—no guesswork, just professional, results-driven service. #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

I have 20+ years experience in typesetting, layout, and design. I have worked with Adobe products since the beginning of time (so it feels) and am an expert with InDesign. I also possess years of recent experience with prepress in the digital and offset environment. I have prepared numerous publications including scholarly journals, books, manuals, and a large variety of other print and digital materials. I am also expertly proficient with Microsoft Word and recently prepared some technical reports for my current employer that were then made WCAG compliant for accessibility (by me of course!). Among other things I can offer: • formatting of technical material to include tables and charts • typesetting books and manuals • creating InDesign templates with master pages and style sheets • providing layout solutions