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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.

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.

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by! A little about me... I am a full-time, professional formatter/typesetter with an eye for editorial design for both print and ebook and have years of experience in various genres and book categories. I work with independent authors and small publishing houses to help get their manuscripts across the finish line. I can create press-ready files that can be uploaded to any publishing/printing house of your choosing. I also have the capability to create custom cover templates and am familiar with the requirements for most major print-on-demand publishers such as Amazon's KDP, Lulu Press, and IngramSpark. I have a teaching license, which means I have a precise attention to detail that allows me to get my projects done quickly and, most importantly, correctly! I have the ability to copyedit and proofread documents and manuscripts in either pre or post format. For more detailed portfolio examples, check out my portfolio at Albatross Book Co (albatrossbookco.com). I have the ability to edit (grammar and developmental), proofread, write copy and prepare self-published authors for KDP formatting both in print and e-book. I have also worked with publishing houses on numerous books in multiple genres, including children's, YA, classics and more series over the years. A little about what you can expect from me... - Quick response times - Unparalleled attention to detail - Sensitivity to your voice as the client and/or author. - Professional, press-ready documents and manuscripts - Just a heads up, I try and take weekends off for family, and typically stick to a 9-6 business hour schedule. Let's get to work! Thank you for considering my services and don't hesitate to reach out!

With a wealth of experience formatting/Book typesetting and publishing books, I will format/layout/typeset and assist with self-publishing your book. I will expertly format/design your book for print paperback, eBook, hardcover, spiral bound, booklet, and ePDF for Amazon KDP (CreateSpace)/Kindle, IngramSpark, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, Lulu, Bookbaby, Draft2Digital, Gumroad, Payhip, Stan, and other publishing sites according to print production specifications. I format Fiction, Non-fiction, Literature, Novels, Religion, Travel Guides, Sports, Poetry, Journals, Workbooks, Picture Books (Children's books, Health and Diet Cookbooks, Comics), etc. I work with Microsoft Word, InDesign, Canva, Adobe PDF, MS. Publisher, Affinity, Photoshop, Kindle Create, and Text Files. I will help you generate a Barcode from your ISBN if it is not available. I will also direct you to get ISBNs for your books. Deliveries Print-ready PDF with source file Epub/Mobi Kindle Create ePDF for websites I will advise on Amazon publishing. I also fix publishing/print errors. Guide you to successful upload to Amazon, Lulu, IngramSpark, and Draft2Digital - on demand. With Publisher Rocket & other research methods. I will research Categories for your book. I will research keywords for your book. Excellent Book Conversion to eBook. Using my coding knowledge, I will excellently convert books to eBooks: EPUB (Reflowable and Fixed Layouts). I create clickable tables of contents and hyperlinks for Fixed layouts (picture book, cookbook) and Reflowable layouts. I manually polish eBooks. The eBook will be displayed as a PDF or Word file. I convert books to Mobi and ePub for Kindle, Apple, Google, IngramSpark, Lulu, and other electronic platforms with 100% acceptance. And I will work on the eBook cover with the right dimensions and file extension. Print Layout Design Includes: • Professional Layout with Publishing Requirements • Well-designed Title Page • Well-placed images and photos • Layout of front-matter, body, and back-matter • Table of Contents • Drop Caps • Embedded Fonts • Well-structured headings • Paragraphs and bullets, Justification • (Every new chapter will start from the right-hand side) Not applicable to all books to minimize production cost • Page numbers • Images and bleeds • Proper Margins, gutter, and line spacing • Headers and Footers Ornamental Breaks • Orphan/Widow adjusted • 300 dpi Print-ready PDF • Index, footnotes, endnotes, cross-references • Source file • Fast delivery • 100% guaranteed accepted by Amazon and other sites eBook Conversion Includes: • Clickable Table of Contents (TOC) • Functional hyperlinks to redirect within the document or to a website • Validated ePub or Mobi file • 100% guaranteed to be accepted by any electronic platform (eBook) I add metadata and searchable keywords to files. Despite my dashboard showing jobs in progress, I have completed all current projects. I am available and ready to take on new work. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your needs. Thank you.

Book Formatting & Interior Design for KDP, EPUB, and Print. Message me for a consultation. Hi! I’m Tracey — an award-winning indie author and book formatter who understands how important it is for a finished book to look as professional as the story, message, or expertise inside it. I specialize in clean, professional book formatting and interior layout for independent authors, entrepreneurs, and small publishers. Whether you need a Kindle-ready EPUB, a print-ready PDF for Amazon KDP or IngramSpark, or a polished interior for a workbook, devotional, memoir, novel, or nonfiction title, I can help prepare your book for publication with care and attention to detail. My formatting work includes: • Print-ready interiors for paperback and hardcover • EPUB formatting for Kindle and other ebook platforms • Chapter openings, headers, footers, and page numbers • Margins, spacing, trim size, and gutter setup • Front matter and back matter formatting • Clickable tables of contents • Heading hierarchy and section styling • Image, chart, and simple graphic placement • KDP and IngramSpark file preparation Depending on the project, I work in Adobe InDesign, Affinity Publisher, Atticus, Microsoft Word, Canva, Vellum, and PDF tools. Some books need a simple, clean layout; others need a more designed interior with callouts, reflection pages, worksheets, images, or visual hierarchy. I choose the workflow that best fits the project. As an author myself, I understand the publishing process from both sides. I know how stressful the final production stage can feel, especially when formatting issues show up right before launch. My goal is to make that step smoother by creating files that are polished, readable, consistent, and ready for upload. I’m detail-oriented, collaborative, and practical. I care about clean typography, professional layout, and making sure your book feels finished — not just formatted.

I transform content into polished, modern‑aesthetic layouts for both digital and print. I help creators and businesses communicate with clarity through clean, multi‑page design built on strong visual hierarchy and effortless navigation. Core Services: • Ebook Design and Digital Products • Lead Magnets & Conversion Assets for Coaches • Workbooks, Guides & Toolkits • Brand-Aligned Business Documents Editorial Expertise: • High‑End, Multi‑Page Magazine‑Style Layouts