Format Manuscript for Amazon Publishing

$250-500 USD

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Posted 12 days ago

$250-500 USD

Paid on delivery

My manuscript is fully written and I already have the front-cover artwork ready to go. What I now need is a professional finish: clean interior formatting, correct metadata, and production-ready files that I can upload straight into Amazon KDP. Scope of work • Format the text for two outputs—one 6" x 9" paperback and a matching Kindle eBook. • Embed fonts, page numbers, front matter, back matter, and any ornamental breaks so everything looks consistent online and in print. • Adjust my supplied cover design if trim or spine calculations change during layout. • Supply final PDFs for the paperback (cover + interior) and a polished EPUB/MOBI that passes Kindle Previewer checks. • Provide a print-ready PDF suitable for ordering a small run of author copies for client distribution. Acceptance criteria The files must upload to Amazon without error messages, render correctly on Kindle devices and tablets, and be press-ready at 300 dpi with all bleeds and margins respected. If you work in InDesign, Vellum, or similar professional tools and have recent KDP experience, this should be a straightforward project. Once the deliverables pass Amazon’s preview and I can order a test batch, the job is complete.

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@laurajojones

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36 freelancers are bidding on average $351 USD for this job

@Humaumair12

Hi, You’re already in a great position having the manuscript and cover ready—this is exactly the stage where professional formatting makes a big difference on KDP. I can take your existing files and turn them into clean, compliant, upload-ready outputs for both paperback and Kindle. I’ll format your manuscript for a 6" × 9" print layout with proper margins, pagination, front/back matter, and consistent typography. For the eBook, I’ll create a responsive EPUB that renders correctly across Kindle devices without spacing or font issues. Your cover will be checked against final page count and adjusted for exact spine width, bleed, and KDP specifications so it uploads without errors. I’ll also ensure all files pass Kindle Previewer and KDP print checks before delivery. You’ll receive: • Print-ready PDF (interior + full wrap cover) at 300 dpi • Clean EPUB (and MOBI if needed) tested on Kindle Previewer • Source file (InDesign or equivalent) for future edits • Quick guidance on uploading to KDP I’ve handled similar KDP-ready projects and understand the small details that prevent upload issues or print surprises. Happy to review your manuscript and get started. Best regards, Huma

$610 USD in 7 days

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(82 reviews)

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@datasoftsolution

Hello My name is Adams Kazeem, and I bring professional experience in designing both the interior layout and covers of books across genres. I can take your finished manuscript and deliver clean, production-ready files that upload to Amazon KDP without issues. I’ll format both the 6" × 9" paperback and Kindle eBook with consistent typography, proper margins, page numbers, and well-structured front and back matter. Using Adobe InDesign and industry-standard workflows, I’ll ensure fonts are embedded, ornamental elements are polished, and spacing is optimized for both print and digital reading. Kindly check my portfolio for some of my previous projects, and glowing reviews from numerous happy clients. www.freelancer.com/u/datasoftsolution. I’ll also review and adjust your cover if spine width or trim changes arise during layout. Final deliverables will include print-ready PDFs (300 dpi, correct bleeds) and a validated EPUB/MOBI that passes Kindle Previewer checks. You’ll be able to upload, preview, and order author copies seamlessly. I'd love to help bring your book to life, cover to cover. Sincerely, Adams Kazeem

$250 USD in 2 days