I'm looking to self-publish a book and need assistance with formatting, cover design, and market placement. No editing is required. The ideal candidate will have experience in self-publishing processes and be able to deliver high-quality designs and formatting.

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.

Job Description: I am an author looking for an experienced, meticulous Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) professional to help me format and upload an exciting children’s short-chapter book (ages 7–9) to Amazon. I have the finalized draft text and the core cover artwork ready to go. Because Amazon’s platform and print-preview tools can be frustrating to navigate, I need a White-Glove assistant to prepare the technical files and visually guide me through the upload process. What I need from you: File Preparation (Interior Layout): Format my text draft into a polished, print-ready PDF for a short-chapter book layout that is highly engaging for young readers. Cover Wrap File Creation: Use my existing cover artwork and title text to create a perfectly calculated, print-ready PDF cover wrap (Front, Spine, and Back cover seamlessly joined) that perfectly matches Amazon's exact spine math based on our final page count. White-Glove Upload Assistance: Because account password sharing is against Amazon's terms of service, I need you to walk me through the upload and preview steps (via a live screen-share call like Zoom or Google Meet) to make sure everything passes the Amazon Print Previewer cleanly on the first try. Requirements: Proven experience successfully launching print paperbacks on Amazon KDP (please share a couple of links to books you’ve formatted/launched on Amazon). Deep understanding of KDP spine math, margin rules, bleed settings, and bleed requirements for children's books. Patient communicator who is comfortable doing a brief live screen-share to guide me through the final dashboard clicks. Project Details & Budget: Book Length: Short-chapter book, 17 chapters total. Target Finish: Glossy paperback cover. Payment: Flat-fee milestone based. Payment is negotiable depending on your portfolio experience, layout skill level, and technical expertise. Please reply with examples of past children's or chapter books you have formatted for KDP, along with your estimated flat-rate quote for this project. Let’s make this a top-selling book that kids and parents love!

About the Project I am an attorney, podcast host, and political commentator with an established audience on YouTube and social media. I have written a full-length political nonfiction book — The Gilded State: How California Went from Personifying the American Dream to an American Nightmare — targeting a Summer 2026 release timed to California's gubernatorial election. The manuscript is complete and currently in final editorial review. I am looking for an experienced self-publishing specialist to take the book from finished manuscript to launch-ready files on both Amazon KDP and IngramSpark. This is a paid, project-based engagement with a firm deadline. Serious applicants only. Scope of Work The ideal candidate will handle some or all of the following — please specify in your proposal which services you offer: Interior Formatting Format manuscript for both print (6x9 trade paperback) and ebook (Kindle) output Chicago Notes and Bibliography style footnotes — this is non-negotiable, and you must have prior experience formatting academic or heavily footnoted nonfiction (not just narrative books with endnotes) Chapter headers, section breaks, front matter (title page, copyright page, dedication, table of contents), and back matter Print-ready PDF for IngramSpark; ebook EPUB/MOBI for KDP Compliance with both KDP and IngramSpark technical specifications Cover Design Front cover, back cover, and spine for trade paperback (print-ready with correct bleed, spine width calculated from final page count) Kindle ebook cover The book is political nonfiction with a serious, marketable tone — comparable titles include San Fransicko by Michael Shellenberger and The Dying Citizen by Victor Davis Hanson. I want a cover that belongs on the same shelf, not a generic template. Please include 2–3 cover concept options Platform Setup (Optional — specify if you offer this) KDP account setup and file upload IngramSpark account setup, ISBN registration guidance, and file submission Metadata optimization (title, subtitle, keywords, BISAC categories) What I'm Looking For Demonstrated experience formatting and launching nonfiction books, specifically books with extensive footnotes or endnotes (please include examples) Prior work on political, history, or current affairs titles is a strong plus Familiarity with both KDP and IngramSpark — not one or the other The ability to communicate clearly and meet hard deadlines — this book has a specific launch window tied to a political calendar A portfolio of finished book covers and interiors you can share I'm also looking for what your favorite restaurant is and why to be included in your response What This Is Not I am not looking for a vanity press or a package-deal publishing service that charges for services I don't need I am not looking for someone who formats only fiction or children's books I am not looking for AI-generated cover designs without a professional designer behind them Timeline The manuscript will be delivered from the editor in late June/early July 2026. Target launch is August 2026. I need someone who can commit to that window and turn around files promptly once the manuscript is in hand. To Apply Please submit: Your proposed scope of services and fixed-price quote (or itemized quote if applying for individual services) 2–3 samples of nonfiction books you have formatted, including at least one with Chicago-style or heavy footnote formatting 2–3 cover design samples for nonfiction titles A brief note on your experience with KDP and IngramSpark specifically Your availability for a July–August 2026 turnaround Budget is negotiable based on scope. I am looking for quality, not the lowest bid.

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.

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.

BOOK LAUNCH & AUTHOR PLATFORM SPECIALIST Project Type: Contract / Project-Based Overview I am a licensed social worker, researcher, and founder of EmpAIth, an organization focused on clinical judgment, psychological safety, responsible AI implementation, and behavioral health AI governance. I have completed a manuscript: Titled The manuscript is substantially complete and currently in final review and editing. I am seeking an experienced professional to help transform the completed manuscript into a polished public-facing author platform and book launch. This is not a virtual assistant role. This is not a general administrative role. I am looking for someone who has experience helping authors, consultants, educators, speakers, or thought leaders prepare a book for publication and create a professional online presence around that work. Project Goal The goal is to launch the book professionally while simultaneously creating a credible author platform that supports: • Book sales • Speaking engagements • Workshop opportunities • Consulting inquiries • Podcast and media opportunities • Professional authority building Current Status • Manuscript substantially complete • Book currently in final review/editing • Existing company website • Existing professional experience and credentials • Need support turning the completed work into a polished public-facing presence Scope of Work Book Publishing Support • Coordinate final book formatting • Assist with publication preparation • Prepare and optimize Amazon KDP listing • Assist with Amazon Author Profile • Ensure book assets are publication-ready • Coordinate publishing deliverables and timelines Author Platform Development • Develop professional author positioning • Create or refine author biography • Create speaker biography • Create media biography • Develop author-facing materials Website Support • Review and improve website presentation • Ensure website effectively communicates: * Author background * Book information * EmpAIth mission * Speaking opportunities * Workshop opportunities * Consulting opportunities * Contact pathways • Recommend improvements that increase professional credibility and lead generation Photography & Visual Branding • Develop professional headshot strategy • Recommend photo concepts and styles • Help coordinate photography requirements • Ensure photography aligns with professional positioning Marketing Assets • Speaker one-sheet • Media kit • Author materials • Book launch assets • Social media profile alignment and optimization Launch Readiness • Create launch checklist • Coordinate required launch assets • Ensure all components are professionally aligned prior to publication Desired Experience Please apply only if you have experience with one or more of the following: • Book launches • Author branding • Thought leadership platforms • Professional speakers • Consultants • Coaches • Researchers • Healthcare or behavioral health professionals When Applying Please provide: • Examples of authors or thought leaders you have supported • Relevant websites you helped develop • Examples of book launch projects • Description of your role in those projects • Recommended approach for this project Success Outcome At project completion: • Book is professionally prepared and published • Amazon presence is established • Website supports book sales and professional opportunities • Professional photography and branding are complete • Visitors clearly understand who I am, what I do, and how to engage me for speaking, workshops, consulting, or collaboration • Author platform is positioned for future growth and additional publications

I have completed a children's picture book titled 'The Cat Who Snores Under My Bed' by Mamaw Jones. The book is a fully illustrated storyboard and family-friendly. I am seeking a professional to assist with the next steps in publishing this book. The ideal candidate will have experience in children's literature and be able to guide me through the publishing process. Book Details • Target Age: 1–5 years old • Trim Size: 8.5” x 8.5” • Approximately 26 interior pages plus cover and back cover • Full-color illustrations • Story, characters, and page layout have already been developed Main Characters • Cora (young blonde-haired girl) • Minn (gray cat) • Luna (cream-colored cat) • B (black cat) Scope of Work I am looking for an experienced children’s book designer to: 1. Recreate the existing storyboard into individual high-resolution pages. 2. Create a professional page-by-page layout suitable for printing. 3. Format the book for Amazon KDP hardcover and paperback publishing. 4. Create a print-ready PDF. 5. Design and format: • Cover • Title Page • Copyright Page • Dedication Page • Story Pages • “For Cora” Closing Page • Back Cover 6. Ensure consistent typography and spacing throughout the book. 7. Prepare all files to Amazon KDP specifications. Deliverables • Print-ready PDF for Amazon KDP • Source files (Canva, InDesign, or editable format) • KDP hardcover-ready files • KDP paperback-ready files • Cover file including spine and back cover Requirements • Previous children’s book experience required • Please provide examples of children’s books you have formatted or designed • Experience with Amazon KDP is preferred Future Opportunities This book may become part of a children’s series featuring Cora, Minn, Luna, and B. Successful completion of this project may lead to additional books in the series. Will I receive the editable source files (Canva, InDesign, or PowerPoint)?" Please include examples of similar work and an estimated timeline for completion. This is my original story and artwork. All rights remain with me.

I am seeking a skilled fundraising consultant to help raise capital for publishing my book. I have a 96,000-word manuscript that requires editing, and while I have editors lined up, their services are costly. Your expertise in fundraising strategies and connections to potential investors or sponsors is essential. If you have a proven track record in assisting authors or similar projects, I'd love to hear from you and discuss how you can help bring my book to life!

For this specific project I am simply looking for someone who could sit down with me for somewhere between 15 and 30 minutes simply to guide me on what it looks like to publish a children's book. If we hit it off, I would be more than open to keeping this relationship on-going to help with all the future tasks for this book.