Carol

Senior Book Layout & eBook Formatting Specialist

IngramSpark • Freelance

Jul 2026 - Present • 2 mos

Worked as a Senior Book Layout & eBook Formatting Specialist, preparing professionally formatted books for independent authors, publishers, and businesses across print and digital publishing platforms. Specialized in creating high-quality interiors optimized for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Kindle, paperback, and hardcover distribution. Designed clean, visually engaging layouts that balanced readability with professional publishing standards. Responsibilities included formatting title pages, copyright pages, tables of contents, chapter openers, headers, footers, page numbering, images, tables, and front and back matter while maintaining consistency throughout every manuscript. Converted manuscripts into publication-ready print PDFs and reflowable ePub files, ensuring compliance with platform requirements and minimizing publishing errors. Performed detailed quality checks to verify typography, paragraph styles, spacing, margins, trim sizes, bleed settings, hyperlinks, and overall document structure before final delivery. Collaborated with authors, editors, and publishing teams to refine manuscripts and create polished books across a wide range of genres, including fiction, non-fiction, memoirs, business books, educational materials, journals, cookbooks, and workbooks. Successfully managed multiple formatting projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines and maintaining exceptional attention to detail. Focused on delivering reader-friendly layouts that enhanced the overall reading experience and reflected each author's vision, ensuring every book was professionally presented and ready for global publication. Key Skills: Amazon KDP Formatting, IngramSpark Publishing, Kindle eBook Formatting, Paperback Formatting, Hardcover Formatting, EPUB Conversion, Print Layout Design, Book Interior Design, Typography, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, Publishing Quality Assurance, Self-Publishing Support, and Production-Ready File Preparation.

Book & eBook Formatting Specialist

Lulu Press • Freelance

Apr 2026 - Apr 2026 • 0 mos

Worked as a Book & eBook Formatting Specialist, preparing manuscripts for both digital and print publication while ensuring they met professional publishing standards. Formatted books for Amazon KDP, Kindle, paperback, hardcover, and other self-publishing platforms using clean typography, consistent layouts, and industry best practices. Designed publication-ready book interiors by creating title pages, copyright pages, tables of contents, chapter layouts, headers, footers, page numbering, and properly styled paragraphs. Optimized manuscripts for both reflowable Kindle eBooks and print-ready PDF files, ensuring compatibility with Amazon KDP specifications. Collaborated with authors and publishing teams to transform raw manuscripts into polished, reader-friendly books while maintaining each author's unique style and branding. Reviewed files for formatting consistency, corrected layout issues, managed image placement, and ensured accurate margins, bleed settings, and trim sizes before publication. Delivered high-quality formatting solutions across fiction, non-fiction, memoirs, journals, workbooks, and business books while meeting tight deadlines. Maintained a strong focus on readability, visual consistency, and publishing compliance to create professional books ready for worldwide distribution. Key Skills: Amazon KDP Formatting, Kindle Formatting, Paperback Formatting, Book Interior Design, eBook Formatting, Typography, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, Print Layout Design, PDF Preparation, Publishing Standards, and Quality Assurance.

Amazon KDP Publishing & Book Formatting Specialist

Book Buddy Media • Freelance

Feb 2026 - Mar 2026 • 1 mo

Served as an Amazon KDP Publishing & Book Formatting Specialist, helping authors prepare manuscripts for professional self-publishing across Kindle eBooks, paperback, and hardcover formats. Worked closely with authors to transform unformatted manuscripts into publication-ready books that met Amazon KDP and industry publishing standards. Created clean, visually appealing book interiors with consistent typography, professional chapter layouts, properly formatted tables of contents, page numbering, headers, footers, front matter, and back matter. Optimized files for both reflowable eBooks and print-ready PDFs, ensuring compatibility across multiple reading devices and print specifications. Performed quality assurance reviews to identify and correct formatting inconsistencies, spacing issues, image placement, paragraph styling, and margin settings. Collaborated with editorial and design teams to maintain a polished, reader-friendly layout while preserving the author's intended style and branding. Managed formatting projects for fiction, non-fiction, memoirs, business books, educational materials, journals, and workbooks, consistently delivering high-quality results within project deadlines. Supported authors throughout the publishing process by providing technical guidance on Amazon KDP requirements and best practices for successful book publication. Key Skills: Amazon KDP Publishing, Kindle Formatting, Paperback Formatting, Hardcover Formatting, eBook Formatting, Book Interior Design, Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign, Typography, Print Layout Design, PDF Optimization, Publishing Standards, Quality Assurance, and Self-Publishing Support.