- Hourly
- Intermediate
- Est. time: 3 to 6 months, 30+ hrs/week
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.
- Hourly
- Intermediate
- Est. time: 1 to 3 months, Less than 30 hrs/week
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
- Hourly: $45.00 - $65.00
- Expert
- Est. time: 1 to 3 months, Not sure
I'm looking for an experienced developmental editor to review my nonfiction relationship workbook before I publish it on Amazon KDP. This is not a novel. it's a guided workbook with 15 conversations designed to help couples strengthen their marriage before and after "I Do. I'm looking for someone who can improve the flow, structure, reader engagement, and overall quality of the workbook, not just grammar. Experience editing nonfiction books, workbooks, journals, or relationship/self-help books is preferred. Please include examples of books you've edited, your editing process, and why you'd be a good fit for this project. I welcome honest, constructive feedback and want to create the best possible workbook.
- Fixed price
- Expert
- Est. budget: $600.00
I'm looking for a talented designer to help create a surprise 10-year anniversary gift for my wife. The goal is to create a beautiful, professionally designed coffee table book that tells the story of our first decade together. This is not a wedding album and not a simple photo book. I am looking for something that feels more like a high-end memoir, lifestyle book, or editorial publication. The anniversary is in approximately 15 days, so the ability to work on an accelerated schedule is important. Project Scope I will provide: 75–125 photos Key dates and milestones Stories, memories, and notes A written letter to include in the book A proposed chapter outline I am looking for a designer who can organize the content into a polished, visually compelling story. Desired Style Elegant and timeless Modern, clean design Coffee table book aesthetic Strong visual storytelling Premium feel Minimalist rather than scrapbook-style Custom design preferred over templates Book Details Approximately 30–40 pages? Photo-driven with limited text Designed for professional printing Potential chapters include: How we met Early years together Favorite adventures Building a family Becoming parents Funny moments and challenges What I admire about her Looking ahead to the next 10 years Deliverables Complete book design and layout Print-ready PDF Editable source files (preferably Adobe InDesign) Up to 2 revision rounds Recommendation for printing service Please apply only if you have experience with: Coffee table books Memoirs Family history books Luxury photo albums Editorial design Photo-heavy publications When Applying Please provide: Links to 2–3 relevant projects. Your proposed timeline. Your estimated cost. Confirmation that you can meet the anniversary deadline. Screening Questions Which project in your portfolio is most similar to this project? Do you create custom layouts or use templates? What software will you use? Can you provide editable InDesign files? How would you approach creating an emotional narrative rather than simply arranging photos? I am willing to pay more for exceptional design quality and reliability. Meeting the deadline is important.
- Hourly
- Intermediate
- Est. time: 3 to 6 months, Less than 30 hrs/week
I’m publishing 3 books on peace health and bliss on Amazon - path of light path of health path of bliss. I’m looking for someone to help me promote my book on light which has the mission of lighting 100 million candles for peace by 12/21/26. 1. Must have success on booking their client on podcasts 2. Experience pitching to events for speaker slots 3. Promote book to sell copies
- Fixed price
- Intermediate
- Est. budget: $150.00
We are seeking a skilled freelancer to format a children's book for Amazon KDP and Ingramspark. The ideal candidate will have experience in book design and formatting, ensuring the final product is visually appealing and meets platform requirements. Attention to detail and creativity are essential for this role. If you have a passion for children's literature and a knack for design, we would love to hear from you!
- Fixed price
- Expert
- Est. budget: $500.00
I am the author of a self-published Christian children’s book about pet loss, grief, love, and Heaven, inspired by my Sheltie. The book is currently published through Amazon KDP, and IngramSpark distribution is in progress. I am looking for a U.S.-based individual freelancer, not an agency, firm, or outsourced team. I want one experienced person who understands children’s book marketing, Amazon KDP, Christian/family audiences, and respectful promotion for a sensitive grief-related book. This is not a mass-promotion job. I do not want fake reviews, spam posting, guaranteed bestseller claims, or low-quality link blasting. What I need: Review my Amazon listing strategy, including description, keywords, and categories Create a realistic 30-day launch and promotion plan Identify places where the book could be promoted respectfully, such as pet loss groups, dog lover groups, Sheltie groups, church communities, vet-related communities, rescue groups, and grief support communities Write 10–15 sample promotional posts that do not sound pushy or salesy Build a review strategy that follows Amazon rules Recommend whether Amazon ads, Facebook ads, Goodreads, BookFunnel, or other tools make sense for this book Deliverables: Book positioning and audience review Recommended Amazon categories and keywords Amazon description improvement notes 30-day launch plan List of suggested places to promote the book 10–15 sample promotional posts Honest review-building strategy Recommended next steps after IngramSpark approval
- Hourly: $35.00 - $35.00
- Intermediate
- Est. time: Less than 1 month, Less than 30 hrs/week
I am looking for an experienced Upwork professional to format my children's book cover for my upcoming KDP book. I have a pdf version of a perfect finalized cover, but the design formatting standards are not specific to KDP. Clear communication and attention to detail is a must.
- Hourly: $30.00 - $53.00
- Intermediate
- Est. time: 1 to 3 months, Less than 30 hrs/week
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.
- Fixed price
- Expert
- Est. budget: $100.00
Amazon KDP Romance Book Marketing & Catalog Manager Job Overview I am an independent romance author with a catalog of 23 published Kindle ebooks and several upcoming releases. I am looking for an experienced book marketing professional to help increase visibility, improve discoverability, grow reviews, and boost sales across my Amazon KDP catalog. My genres include Contemporary Romance, Sports Romance, Romantic Suspense, and Mafia Romance. Responsibilities: Amazon KDP optimization Amazon A+ Content creation and management Keyword and category optimization Book launch planning and execution ARC team management Newsletter design and management BookFunnel setup and maintenance Newsletter swap coordination Reader magnet strategy Review generation strategy (organic only) Series page optimization Branding and author platform development Promotional campaign management Social media graphics and promotional materials Sales tracking and reporting General virtual assistance related to author business growth Desired Qualifications Experience working with romance authors Strong knowledge of Amazon KDP Familiarity with Kindle Unlimited marketing Experience with ARC campaigns Experience with BookFunnel Knowledge of romance reader behavior and tropes Ability to provide measurable results and examples of past work When Applying, Please Include Your experience working with authors. Examples of romance books or author brands you have worked with. Services you recommend for a catalog of 23 books. Typical results you have achieved. Your pricing structure (hourly or monthly). Any case studies, references, or testimonials. Budget Please provide your pricing and recommended scope of work. I am looking for someone who can help build long-term growth and maximize the value of my existing catalog.