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Sunet N.

Cape Town, South Africa

$40/hr
5.0
88 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.

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

Pretoria, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
24 jobs

I'm a music Engraver and Typesetter with over 10 years experience in Sibelius notation software. - Music engraving and typesetting - Score preparation - Part preparation and parts extraction - Proofreading engravings/typesettings - Orchestral, piano and voice, solo instruments, parts extraction and creation when needed, choral typeset with or without lyrics - Transcription from printed or neat handwritten scores - Please note, I do NOT perform theoretical analyses; I will however enter analyses to engravings as received from you (Roman numeral analysis only - these will be billed as separate hours after engraving has been done) - Template or house style preparation for Sibelius projects

  • English
  • Error Detection
  • Research Methods
  • Academic Research
  • Writing
  • Content Writing
  • Blog Content
  • Online Research
  • Company Research
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Sibelius
  • Google Docs
  • Blog Writing
  • Proofreading
  • Music Engraving
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.

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

Nigel, South Africa

$40/hr
4.9
48 jobs

Hi there, thank you for visiting my profile. I hope you find all the information you need below to make an educated decision: Please read this carefully. Expert-level ghostwriter with 8+ years of full-time ghostwriting experience. I have more than 200 books published on Amazon. I work for a minimum of $3.75-$4.00/100 words per project. I am negotiable depending on the niche and project—agreed rates to be paid at regular milestones. If you are looking for a cheap writer who can get your book out, but you will need to pull it after a month or so, this is not me. I have been writing professionally for 30+ years. This includes developing ALL business documentation, marketing, and training material. I've been around the block a few times with various niche specialties. I am a well-seasoned writer who does not work with AI (unless requested)! Some books are on Amazon and the Goodreads platform. Lengths vary up to 110K. I am completely flexible in meeting your specific needs. US and UK English with APA 7 in-text citations and referencing. 99% of books written are in US English. Non-fiction genres in multiple niches include, but are not limited to, the following subject matter: Self-help Personal development (business, personal, adults, and teens) Goal setting Emotional intelligence Motivational books Training for teens - motivational, soft skills, EQ, and more Habits Productivity Success Mindset Family Marriage Divorce (men and women) Surviving toxic relationships Getting out of debt Basic financial advice (NB: I do not write advanced financial books) Minimalism Entrepreneurship/Starting your own business Biographies Famous inventors and world pioneers (people who changed the world) Women Who Changed the World (2-book series) Happiness WWII - specific focus (3-book series - 2 uploaded on Amazon, waiting for book 3) Mindfulness Meditation Stress Affirmations Anxiety Religious books Psychology and CBT. Depression Grief Leadership Employment Recruitment (360 degrees) And much more... Book length between 30K and 110K words I choose to write non-fiction because it can combine fact-based and scientifically proven information. I am often referred to as a research junkie. I would rather have too much research to verify information than refer to or rely on one source. Communication is vital from the get-go. I work hands-on with each client. This needs to be two-way to meet deadlines and move your project forward. Your book needs to be a collaborative effort, so the final product is something you are proud of, and it ticks all the boxes. I work quickly without sacrificing quality and can deliver a 30K book in approximately 4 to 6 weeks. This is with constant open communication, so work is unhindered by delays that stall the work. I need you to be very much a part of the writing process. Delivery is subject to the number of changes required. Allowing you access to the document from the beginning tries to minimize this. I work strictly according to the outline provided unless permission is granted to deviate according to new information. This will be requested and done solely at your discretion. It is up to you to be sure the outline is what you want. Looking for clients with long-term work, as this is where relationships and bonds are forged. I limit the number of clients I work with to two at a time. A third may be added only where one project is close to completion, or another project is long-term. This is so you have my undivided attention. Most previous projects were written while working with a professional ghostwriting agency. Basic edits and proofreading of the book will be made. This is where it ends. I am not an editor. I would, in any event, be biased toward my work. I am not a typesetter. Your book will need typesetting. The format I use is accepted by Amazon and is one that any editor can work with. Including images will come from free stock sites. An additional fee per image will be charged, as it is time-consuming and labor-intensive to find the ideal photograph in line with the manuscript. Writing samples provided are of my OWN work and writing style. I will not lose my integrity with previous clients, even for other work, irrespective of whether an NDA is in place or not. Once the final payment is received, full ownership is transferred, and the work is secure. It will not be shared with anyone. The document is then deleted from my system as I need the space. I work in MS Office and Google Docs. The main manuscript will be in Google Docs. Full access to the Google Doc will be provided once the Introduction or the first 5K words are loaded. Thank you for taking the time to read through this profile. If you have questions, please reach out, and I will be happy to chat on a video call to answer any questions. I look forward to talking about your project and building a solid working relationship with you. Kind regards Angela

  • Autobiography
  • Fact-Checking
  • Nonfiction
  • Ebook Writing
  • Ghostwriting
  • Self-Help
  • Book Writing
  • US English Dialect
  • Writing
  • Creative Writing

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