Hi there! I am looking for an experienced children's book interior designer and formatter to help me prepare my completed children's book for publication.The story is fully written, and the illustrations are complete. I just need a professional to handle the technical layout and formatting so that the final files are 100% ready to upload.Project Details:Book Type: Children's illustrated picture book.Page Count: [Insert your total page count, e.g., 32 pages].Trim Size: [Insert your desired size, e.g., 8.5" x 8.5" or 8" x 10"].Assets Provided: I will provide the full text manuscript and all high-resolution illustration files.Scope of Work:Combine text and illustrations into a beautiful, engaging layout.Select appropriate, easy-to-read, child-friendly typography.Set up precise margins, bleeds, and gutters according to Amazon KDP specifications.Deliver a final, print-ready PDF for the interior, plus the formatted layout for the cover.Requirements:Proven experience formatting children's picture books (please provide portfolio examples).Deep understanding of Amazon KDP and IngramSpark technical specifications.Excellent communication skills and openness to minor layout revisions.

I have a completed 128-page manuscript currently designed in Canva. The content and cover are complete. I need the interior professionally typeset and formatted for print-on-demand. The ideal candidate will have experience in book design and layout, ensuring a polished and professional finish. Attention to detail and creativity in design are essential.

I have already self-published two books but don't know exactly how to market them to a bigger audience. Looking for someone experienced in this field to handle marketing and/or show me how to go about it.

I have an already-launched self-published nonfiction book on intimacy, attachment, selfhood, and relationship patterns. I need someone experienced with Amazon KDP and Amazon Ads to set up a small, low-budget Sponsored Products campaign structure for the book. I am not looking for general book marketing, social media promotion, paid reviews, fake engagement, mass blasts, bestseller promises, or vague visibility packages. **Deliverables:** 1. Briefly review my Amazon listing and flag any major issues before ads begin. 2. Validate keyword and ASIN/product targets using Amazon Ads experience and/or tools such as Publisher Rocket. 3. Set up a small Sponsored Products structure inside Amazon Ads, likely: * 1 automatic discovery campaign * 1 manual exact keyword campaign * 1 manual phrase keyword campaign * 1 product/ASIN targeting campaign * optional defensive campaign for author/book title 4. Recommend starting bids and daily budgets appropriate for a low-priced Kindle book. 5. Explain what data I should watch during the first 2–4 weeks, including when to pause terms, add negatives, lower bids, or move terms into exact match. The Kindle price is low, so CPC discipline matters. I need someone who understands how to avoid wasting money on clicks that cannot realistically become profitable. **Budget:** $200 fixed price for setup and written recommendations. Please answer: 1. Have you set up Amazon Ads for self-published nonfiction books? 2. Do you use Publisher Rocket or another keyword/category research tool? 3. How would you structure ads for a $3.99 Kindle book without letting CPC destroy profitability? 4. Would you be willing to set up the campaigns directly in Amazon Ads using targets I approve first?

Hi, My name is Elad. I recently published a children's book on Amazon KDP, and the second book in the series is coming out very soon. I'm looking to promote the brand on social media—potentially by starting a dedicated TikTok or Instagram page. To be completely honest, I don't have the time to manage this on a daily basis, nor do I have the required expertise in social media marketing. I’m looking for a professional who can take the wheel. I’d love to hear your thoughts on how we could approach this, what your strategy would look like, and what kind of services/packages you offer. Ultimately, my main goal is to build an organic presence that drives targeted traffic to Amazon and converts into book sales.

Experienced Developmental Editor (Hybrid Role: Editing + Author Webinars) – US Only Description: We’re seeking an experienced Developmental Editor to join our team in a hybrid role that combines hands-on manuscript editing with live author support and education. This role is ideal for someone who has worked with larger publishing houses, has edited multiple genres, and enjoys helping first-time authors understand the publishing and revision process. In addition to developmental editing, this role will involve presenting webinars, walking first time authors through feedback, and answering questions in live or group settings. Strong communication and presentation skills are a must. Responsibilities: Provide developmental edits on book-length manuscripts across multiple genres Offer clear, actionable editorial feedback tailored to first-time authors Host and present live webinars or workshops for authors Answer author questions in a supportive, professional manner Collaborate with our internal team on editorial standards and author education Requirements: Proven experience as a developmental editor Prior experience editing for established or larger publishing houses Experience working across multiple book genres (fiction and/or nonfiction) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Comfortable presenting to groups and speaking on live webinars Professional, reliable, and author-focused Nice to Have: Strong presentation or teaching background Experience mentoring or coaching first-time authors Familiarity with virtual webinar platforms (Zoom, etc.) Compensation: $50–$100 per hour, depending on experience Location: US-based candidates only To Apply: Please include a brief overview of your relevant editing experience, genres you’ve worked in, and any experience presenting or teaching authors. 👉 Important: To let us know you read this post carefully, please include the word “manuscript” at the beginning of your proposal. We’re looking forward to connecting with editors who are passionate about both high-quality editing and empowering new authors.

I need custom compile formats for Scrivener to create both paperback and Epub3 formats for fiction novels. This project involves specific formatting details and text structuring that are crucial to the presentation and readability of the final product. Scope of work - Create paperback format with specified trim size and margins (6x9) - Ensure chapters start on right hand page in paperback - Design ebook format with HTML TOC including chapter number and title - Incorporate series image between chapter name and title - Format front and rear matter with page breaks and specific page numbering. - Adjust scene text with specified style features including location style, first paragraph formatting, and scene break indicators. - Include publisher icon after last scene in chapter before next chapter - This project is for fiction novels, requiring formats suitable for publishing both paperbacks and ebooks. Book genre Espionage Thriller File format EPUB, Docx

I'm a self-published author looking for an experienced book cover designer for my memoir Be Your Own Medicine: Healing from Chronic Stress and Reclaiming Your Rhythm. This is a wellness memoir targeting women 35-65. The book is being published under my own imprint, Quiet Sky Books, on Amazon KDP. The Project: I have a complete written design brief ready to share on project start. I know what I want — I just need a skilled designer to execute it professionally. Visual Concept: A winding path leading toward warm golden light on the horizon. Photographic style preferred, not illustrated. The emotional target is "familiar but universal" — the image should feel like somewhere the viewer has been before, but they can't quite place it. Warm golden palette. Hopeful, not heavy. I have reference images and a complete brief ready to share once we connect. AI-generated reference mockups are attached as mood references only — the final cover must be original work using real photography or photographic composite at 300 DPI. No AI imagery in the final product. Deliverables: Front cover for Kindle ebook (high resolution, KDP-ready) Full paperback wrap for 6x9 trim size (front + spine + back), 300 DPI Spine width confirmed once page count is finalized by my formatter Thumbnail test file at 200px wide for Amazon legibility check Scope: 2-3 initial concept directions before selecting one to develop 2 revision rounds minimum included Royalty-free imagery (you handle licensing) Requirements: Portfolio showing memoir, wellness, or nonfiction book covers Familiarity with KDP file specifications Designs that work at Amazon thumbnail size (small-scale legibility is essential) Delivers layered source files Timeline: Flexible. Quality over speed. Realistic completion: 6-8 weeks from project start. To Apply: Please include 2-3 portfolio samples of book covers most relevant to memoir or wellness nonfiction. Briefly tell me about your experience with self-published authors and KDP specifications.

Project Overview I am seeking an experienced children's book editor to review and refine a manuscript based on a true story about a 9-year-old girl who survived a small airplane crash with her father. The book focuses on courage, family, faith, healing, resilience, and emotional recovery. It is intended for elementary-aged readers and may eventually be distributed through schools, libraries, and online retailers. What I Need The manuscript has already been written, but portions of it currently read more like an adult reflecting on the experience rather than a 9-year-old child telling the story. I am looking for an editor who can: * Refine the manuscript to sound authentic to a fourth-grade reader * Preserve the emotional impact and true events of the story * Improve pacing and readability * Reduce repetition where appropriate * Help adapt the manuscript into a children's picture book format (approximately 24 pages) * Maintain faith-based themes and family-centered messaging * Provide recommendations for age-appropriate language and school-readiness Ideal Experience Please apply if you have experience with: * Children's picture books * Middle-grade or elementary readers * Developmental editing * Voice and character consistency * Faith-based or inspirational children's books (preferred but not required) Deliverables * Edited manuscript with tracked changes * Suggestions for strengthening the child's voice * Recommendations for condensing sections while preserving the story * Feedback regarding pacing and overall structure Please include examples of children's books you have edited or links to relevant work. Thank you. I look forward to finding someone who can help preserve the heart of this story while making it resonate with young readers.

SEEKING DEVELOPMENTAL EDITOR to assist me with a nearly completed first draft of a memoir that I hope to publish. DESCRIPTION OF MEMOIR The memoir is a coming of age story involving sexuality, Catholicism, and a love of the divine. It does involve some (not a lot, not too intense) sexual abuse and scandal. The audience is Catholics, ex-Catholics, and those intrigued by the mystique of Catholicism which may include non-Catholic Christians, atheists, Jews, and persons of other religions INTENTION OF THIS BOOK My intention in writing this is to help the Church, not hinder it, although some material may not be welcomed by some. YOU ARE A BEST QUALIFIED CANDIDATE FOR THIS ROLE IF - You are Catholic or ex-Catholic. This is essential. - You have a cultural experience of Catholicism, and perhaps the pain Catholics and ex-Catholics may feel. - You are enthusiastic about my content. - You have experience with helping authors develop their story ARC, as a first step in a multi-step editing process. - You may have experience with the subsequent steps of editing, too. For now, I'm only seeking help with the STRUCTURAL ARCS. I'm envisioning just 1-3 hours/week (flexible) to review and give me feedback, inspiration, and ideas. This is a small gig, a part-time job, that will be EXCITING to someone enthusiastic about my content. To boot, your own understanding of Catholicism may grow tremendously as you accompany me on my journey. If it turns out we have good rapport, this has potential to turn into a longer contract, for helping me with subsequent aspects of editing to get this manuscript fully polished, ready for the next steps with publishing.