Book Editor and Amazon KDP Formatter Needed for Executive AI Business Book

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Summary

Book Editor and Amazon KDP Formatter Needed for Executive AI Business Book I am seeking an experienced nonfiction book editor and formatter to prepare a completed manuscript for publication through Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) in both paperback and Kindle/eBook formats. The manuscript is a completed, ten-chapter executive-level business book focused on artificial intelligence, organizational transformation, and leadership. It includes original frameworks, figures, diagrams, and citations throughout. The complete manuscript will be shared only after an NDA is signed by the selected freelancer. Scope of Work The selected freelancer will be responsible for: Copyediting and proofreading for grammar, punctuation, consistency, clarity, and readability Identifying awkward wording, unnecessary repetition, inconsistencies, and formatting issues Preserving the author's voice and executive-level tone rather than substantially rewriting the manuscript Reviewing headings, subheadings, chapter structure, figure references, captions, citations, and other book elements for consistency Professionally formatting the manuscript for Amazon KDP paperback Preparing and formatting the manuscript for Kindle/eBook publication Properly incorporating figures, diagrams, tables, callout boxes, and other visual elements Ensuring visual elements remain legible and professional in the paperback edition Preparing publication-ready files that meet current Amazon KDP requirements Conducting a final quality-control review before delivery AI Knowledge Is Important The ideal freelancer should be AI proficient and comfortable editing material involving artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, organizational transformation, governance, and executive leadership. You do not need to be an AI engineer, but you should understand AI concepts and terminology well enough to preserve technical meaning, recognize potential inconsistencies, and avoid introducing inaccuracies during the editing process. Experience editing business, technology, leadership, or AI books is strongly preferred. Ideal Qualifications Professional nonfiction or business book editing Amazon KDP paperback and Kindle/eBook formatting Complex manuscripts containing figures, diagrams, tables, citations, and references Microsoft Word and professional book-production tools AI, emerging technology, digital transformation, or technology leadership content Deliverables Edited manuscript with tracked changes or equivalent editorial markup Clean final approved manuscript Publication-ready paperback interior file for Amazon KDP Kindle/eBook-ready file All source files used to create the final formatted book Final quality-control review for KDP publication requirements Confidentiality The selected freelancer will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement before receiving the manuscript. All materials, including the manuscript, figures, frameworks, and concepts, are original intellectual property and may not be shared, reproduced, or used for portfolio or promotional purposes without prior written authorization. When Applying Please begin your proposal with "AI Business Book" so I know you have read the complete project description. Then provide: Examples of nonfiction books you have edited and formatted for Amazon KDP and Kindle Your experience with business, technology, or AI-related content Your approach to handling figures, diagrams, and visual elements Software you use for paperback and eBook production Whether editing, paperback formatting, Kindle formatting, and KDP quality assurance are all included in your proposed fee Your estimated turnaround time I am looking for an experienced publishing professional who can serve as the final editorial and production partner for this book.

  • $200.00

    Fixed-price
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Book Editing
Ebook Formatting
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:10 to 15
  • Last viewed by client:6 days ago
  • Interviewing:
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  • Invites sent:
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  • Unanswered invites:
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About the client
Member since Apr 24, 2016
  • United States
    Paterson7:53 PM
  • $3.6K total spent
    31 hires, 0 active
  • 87 hours
  • Tech & IT
    Individual client

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