Job Description: I have a completed 43,000-word nonfiction manuscript titled The Art of Locking In and am looking for an experienced freelancer to help prepare it for publication on Amazon KDP. Scope of Work: • Professional interior formatting for Amazon KDP paperback • Ebook formatting (Kindle format) • Custom front and back cover design • Amazon KDP upload assistance/setup • Help with book categories, keywords, and pricing recommendations • Ensure all files meet Amazon KDP requirements Book Details: • Approximately 43,000 words • Nonfiction / Self-Improvement / Productivity • Manuscript is completed and ready for formatting • Cover concept and branding ideas can be provided Requirements: • Experience publishing books on Amazon KDP • Portfolio of previous KDP projects • Ability to communicate clearly and meet deadlines • Fixed-price quote of $400

I need my final edited nonfiction manuscript (~100K words, 33 short chapters, letter-style formatting — salutations, sign-offs, occasional lists) turned into professional print and ebook files, and set up for publication. I want someone who can both produce the files and advise on discoverability (metadata, categories, keywords), not just data entry. Timing: the manuscript will be final by mid-to-late July, so formatting would begin then. No hard launch deadline yet — I'd rather it be done right than rushed. Deliverables: -Print-ready interior PDF to KDP/IngramSpark spec (trim size, margins, bleed, embedded fonts, running heads, page numbers, front/back matter) -Validated reflowable EPUB (working TOC, clean chapter breaks) -Set up the title on KDP (print + ebook); advise whether IngramSpark is worth adding -ISBN guidance (KDP free vs. my own Bowker ISBNs under my imprint) -Optimized metadata: title/subtitle, 7 keywords, best 2 categories (plus requesting niche categories), and help refining the description copy -Pricing guidance, pre-upload checklist, and walk me through (or handle) upload + proof approval Special requirement — exact page count: The final numbered page of the main text (the end of the last letter) must land on page 333. This is intentional and part of the book's design. Front matter numbered in lowercase Roman numerals; main body begins at Arabic page 1; back matter after the last letter carries no page numbers. Please plan trim size, margins, and leading so the last letter ends exactly on 333 while still looking natural and readable. I can share a prior typeset version that already hit 333 as a reference. Please confirm you can hit an exact final-page target before we start.

About the book I am a self-publishing author preparing a nonfiction book called It Takes a Valley for an August 2026 release. The book is written for entrepreneurial ecosystem builders, practitioners in communities across the United States who design programs, build networks, and support entrepreneurs. It blends narrative storytelling with practical frameworks and is approximately 70,000 words. The book will be published in three formats: trade paperback (6x9), hardcover, and ebook (EPUB). It will be distributed through IngramSpark for print and wide distribution, Amazon KDP for print and Kindle, and Draft2Digital for wide ebook distribution. The manuscript will be fully copy edited and locked before it is handed off for layout. You will receive a clean, final Google Doc with no tracked changes. What I need I am looking for an experienced book interior designer and ebook formatter to handle the full production workflow from final manuscript to distribution-ready files. This is a text-heavy nonfiction book. The design should be clean, readable, and professionally typeset, not decorative. Think University of Chicago Press or Island Press, not a self-help paperback. Scope of work 1. Print interior: trade paperback and hardcover Interior layout in Adobe InDesign for a 6x9 trim size - Design system including: chapter openers, running headers, page numbers, front matter (title page, copyright page, dedication, table of contents, foreword/preface), back matter (acknowledgments, notes, bibliography, index if applicable) - Pull quotes and section breaks styled consistently throughout - Export of print-ready PDF/X-1a for IngramSpark (both paperback and hardcover — same interior, different cover file) - Export of KDP-formatted PDF for Amazon print - One round of revisions after author review of proof copy 2. Ebook formatting - Reflowable EPUB3 file formatted for wide ebook distribution - Validated with EPUBCheck before delivery, zero critical errors - Compatible with Kindle (via KDP conversion), Apple Books, Kobo, and Draft2Digital - Front matter, chapter breaks, and table of contents correctly structured with working hyperlinks - All fonts embedded or converted correctly 3. Proof copy coordination - Provide final files in the correct format and resolution for IngramSpark upload - Available for one round of corrections after I receive and review a physical proof copy Technical requirements - Adobe InDesign CC, not Canva, not Affinity, not Word. InDesign is required for print-ready PDF/X-1a export at IngramSpark specifications. - EPUB3 output, not MOBI, not EPUB2 - IngramSpark file specifications: PDF/X-1a, 300 dpi images, fonts embedded, correct bleed and trim settings - KDP specifications: separate PDF formatted to Amazon's current interior guidelines The manuscript includes - Approximately 70,000 words of text-heavy prose - No complex graphics, charts, or data visualizations - Section pull quotes and occasional callout text - Front matter: title page, copyright, dedication, table of contents, foreword - Back matter: acknowledgments, endnotes or chapter notes, further reading, index (TBD) - Part openers and chapter openers throughout You are a strong fit if - You have typeset at least 5 nonfiction books for print-on-demand distribution and can provide titles and/or sample spreads - You work natively in Adobe InDesign, not a template-based tool - You have exported PDF/X-1a files for IngramSpark before and understand their technical specifications - You have produced validated EPUB3 files and routinely run EPUBCheck - You understand the difference between a print PDF and a Kindle-ready file - You can provide a sample layout of 3 to 5 pages using my manuscript before the project begins, this is a condition of hiring You are not a fit if - You use Canva, Vellum templates, or other drag-and-drop tools as your primary production workflow - You cannot provide IngramSpark-ready PDF/X-1a files - Your portfolio is primarily fiction, children's books, or heavily illustrated titles - You cannot validate EPUB files with EPUBCheck Budget and timeline - Manuscript handoff: approximately mid-June 2026 (after copy editing is complete) - Proof copy review period: July 2026 - Final files needed: August 2026 publication - Quote the sample layout (3 to 5 pages) separately; this is a paid sample, not spec work Please quote a fixed price for the full scope: print interior (paperback + hardcover), KDP PDF, and EPUB3 I am not looking for the lowest bid. I am looking for clean, professional work delivered on time. Please price your work at your standard professional rate and include a realistic timeline. What to include in your proposal - Two to three nonfiction book titles you have typeset for print-on-demand; include whether they were distributed through IngramSpark or KDP - Sample spreads or a portfolio link showing interior layout work for text-heavy nonfiction - Confirmation that you work in Adobe InDesign CC and can export PDF/X-1a - Your process for EPUB validation: do you run EPUBCheck as a standard step? - Your fixed-price quote for the full scope described above - Your availability for a June 2026 manuscript handoff and August 2026 final file delivery - Your quote for a paid sample layout of 3 to 5 pages using my manuscript Proposals that do not address these seven points will not be reviewed. I am specifically looking for a specialist in nonfiction print-on-demand production, not a generalist designer.

To whom it may concern,I am seeking a comprehensive, high-tier publishing service package for my upcoming non-fiction book, tentatively titled The Cognitive Architect.The book is a documentary-style memoir tracking my personal journey as a T12 paraplegic from Asia to Silicon Valley, my evolution into a high-fee executive mental health counselor, and my subsequent expansion into multi-million dollar behavioral health technology investments. The narrative utilizes a highly structured, clinical, and precise tone, incorporating technical data, system diagrams, and asset logs.I require an all-inclusive, end-to-end service team to handle the following deliverables:Developmental & Copy Editing: To collaborate with me on expanding my structured chapter blueprints into a comprehensive, 60,000-word manuscript while preserving my precise, analytical voice.Custom Interior Layout Design: Execution of a clean, minimalist interior layout that supports complex formatting elements (monospace code blocks, timelines, and flowcharts) utilizing the Chicago Manual of Style (Notes & Bibliography format).Premium Cover Design: An executive, high-contrast, minimalist cover concept tailored for a corporate, tech, and venture capital target demographic.Global Distribution Fulfillment: Setup for universal distribution across Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Apple Books, and Barnes & Noble across three formats: Hardcover (Casebound), Trade Paperback, and Digital Kindle/EPUB.Strict Data Privacy: Full assurance that my manuscript data is securely handled within your professional ecosystem and never processed through unauthorized public AI training sets.Please provide your current tier structures, projected timelines, and cost estimates for a premium, dedicated project management package of this scope.Thank you for your time and professional evaluation.

I am seeking an experienced book formatter to prepare a full-length nonfiction manuscript for publication on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). Project Overview: Approximately 110,000 words with 40 illustrations and diagrams (some small some full page) Subject matter: real estate investing with legal concepts Manuscript currently in Microsoft Word Includes diagrams and illustrations throughout Scope of Work: Format manuscript for Kindle (EPUB) and paperback (print-ready PDF) Ensure professional formatting of headings, spacing, and overall readability Properly format and position illustrations/diagrams for both Kindle and print Create a clickable table of contents Ensure files meet all KDP technical requirements Additional Guidance Requested: I would appreciate input on: Whether the illustrations will display well on Kindle Whether a separate PDF version is recommended for optimal presentation Guidance on whether to remove some chapters to shorten book Price Point recommendations for kindle ebook and print version to maximize revenue potential Ideal Candidate: Proven experience formatting nonfiction books for KDP Experience handling books with diagrams, charts, or technical content Strong attention to detail and layout design Ability to communicate clearly and provide recommendations Preference for NYC / Southern CT location as would prefer to meet but open to remote worker in USA. This has been a passion project of mine for the last 5 years so I want someone who will treat this project seriously and with care and attention To Apply, Please Include: Examples of similar nonfiction or technical books you have formatted (you can provide links to such books) Brief explanation of your experience with KDP Your approach to formatting illustrations for Kindle vs print CV Additional Notes: Open to a short Zoom call before hiring Potential for future projects if this goes well Budget: Flexible, depending on experience and scope Thank you—I look forward to reviewing your proposals.

I'm seeking an experienced book designer/typesetter to design and lay out a business nonfiction title (~65,000 words) for both print and digital distribution. This is a design-and-production engagement: I want someone who can create a custom interior template and then flow the full manuscript into it. Scope of work: - Design a custom interior template, including distinctive chapter openers (styled chapter number, rule, epigraph/quote area), running heads, folios, and 2–3 callout/sidebar styles for case studies and frameworks - Recommend and set body typography - Deliver a sample chapter for sign-off before flowing the full book - Typeset the complete manuscript (~65k words) in 6x9 trim - Place and style pre-designed visuals (diagrams, charts, tables) — these are already created and will be provided - Style front matter (title page, copyright, TOC, etc.) and back matter (appendices, about the author, etc.) Deliverables: - Print-ready interior delivered as a packaged InDesign file (with fonts and links) plus a print-ready PDF - A reflowable, validated EPUB built from the same content (not a raw InDesign export) Notes: - Cover design is complete and out of scope (interior only) - Manuscript is in final read-through and will be 100% locked before we engage - All visual elements are already designed and ready to place What I'm looking for: - Demonstrated experience designing and typesetting nonfiction books (please share a portfolio, especially business/nonfiction titles) - Strong command of InDesign paragraph/character styles and master pages for consistency - Experience producing clean, validated EPUBs Typographic attention to detail: widows/orphans, consistent spacing, proper hyphenation, readable type = Ability to incorporate brand fonts tastefully without compromising readability

I am seeking an experienced Microsoft Word formatting specialist to perform the final cleanup of a completed nonfiction manuscript before publication through IngramSpark. This is NOT developmental editing or copyediting. The manuscript has already been professionally revised multiple times. I simply need someone with strong Microsoft Word publishing experience to ensure everything is clean, consistent, and print-ready. Book Details Approximately 400 pages 7" x 10" trim size Microsoft Word (.docx) Black-and-white interior Intended for IngramSpark print publication Scope of Work Please review and correct the following throughout the manuscript: Header consistency Footer consistency Page numbering Section breaks Page breaks Chapter starts (right-hand/odd pages where appropriate) Blank pages where required Table of Contents formatting (page numbers already established) Consistent paragraph formatting Styles consistency Widow/orphan control Eliminate unnecessary blank pages Remove accidental extra spaces or paragraph marks Ensure margins, gutters, and layout remain consistent Verify the document is print-ready for IngramSpark I also ask that you identify and correct any obvious formatting issues you discover during your review. Deliverables Clean, fully formatted Microsoft Word (.docx) file Print-ready PDF exported from the corrected Word document Brief summary of any issues corrected or recommendations Requirements Please apply only if you have experience formatting books for: IngramSpark KDP Print Traditional print publishing Long nonfiction manuscripts Please include: Examples of books you've formatted Your experience with Microsoft Word book layout Estimated turnaround time This project is primarily a formatting and layout cleanup—not content editing. Attention to detail is extremely important.

Project Overview I'm a first-time self-publishing author preparing to launch a men's nonfiction book on Amazon KDP. The manuscript is approximately 41,000 words and is in final edits. I'm looking for an experienced layout artist and graphic designer who knows the Amazon/Kindle publishing ecosystem inside and out and can take this project from formatted manuscript to upload-ready files. What I Need: 1. Interior Layout (Print & Kindle) Format the full manuscript for both KDP print-on-demand and Kindle ebook. I have specific font preferences and will be lightly art directing the design. The interior includes a number of custom graphics I've created; I'll provide all source files (EPS and others) and need you to assess whether they are print-ready and flag anything that needs adjustment. 2. Cover Production I have a cover design I'm largely satisfied with. I'll provide all photography and graphic assets. I'm open to refinements on font choices and finishing details, but the overall direction is set. I need the cover taken to full production-ready specs for Amazon KDP (front, back, spine correctly sized to manuscript page count). 3. Additional KDP Graphics & Assets I'm not fully versed in everything Amazon KDP requires beyond the core cover and interior. If there are additional graphics or assets needed for the KDP listing such as author photo formatting, series branding, A+ content images, category-specific requirements, or anything else the platform calls for, I'd like your guidance in identifying what's needed and your help creating or preparing those assets. 4. Upload Coaching This is my first time uploading to KDP. Once files are ready, I'd like you to walk me through the upload process — file submission, metadata setup, and anything else I need to know to get the book live correctly the first time. Ideal Candidate: - Proven experience formatting books for Amazon KDP (both print and Kindle) - Strong graphic design skills, particularly around typography - Familiar with KDP's technical requirements and common pitfalls - Communicative, reliable, and comfortable with a client who has a clear creative vision - Please include examples of books you've formatted and published through KDP Tell me about your KDP experience, share relevant samples, and give me a sense of your typical turnaround for a project this size. Thank you.

I need someone to beautifully format my 72k novel. The task involves organizing the ms, ensuring proper layout, and enhancing readability. Attention to detail and organizational skills are essential. The ideal candidate will have experience in formatting large fiction manuscripts and a keen eye for aesthetics.

edit and format a 6x9 book and help get ready to publish on KDP. Short book 110 pages or less