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Umaru J.

Book Formatting & Proofreading Specialist

Have a finished manuscript but need it transformed into a clean, professional, publication-ready book? I help authors, publishers, businesses, and independent writers format and polish books for both print and digital publishing. With years of design experience and strong attention to typography, layout, consistency, and detail, I can take your manuscript from a raw Word document to a professionally formatted book ready for publishing. SERVICES I OFFER: • Paperback & Hardcover Book Formatting • Amazon KDP Interior Formatting • Kindle & eBook Formatting • EPUB Formatting • IngramSpark Book Formatting • Print-Ready PDF Preparation • Book Typesetting & Interior Layout • Manuscript Formatting • Table of Contents & Page Numbering • Chapter & Heading Styling • Margins, Gutters, Trim Sizes & Bleed • Headers, Footers & Running Heads • Image, Table & Figure Placement • Book Proofreading • Grammar, Spelling & Punctuation Checks • Article, Blog & Document Proofreading I work with fiction, nonfiction, memoirs, self-help, business books, educational materials, children's books, workbooks, journals, guides, reports, and other long-form publications. My goal is simple: deliver a book that is visually professional, easy to read, technically prepared, and ready for publication. If your manuscript is finished and you need a reliable professional to format, proofread, and prepare it for publishing, send me a message. I'd be happy to review your project and recommend the best approach. CONTACT ME FOR A CUSTOM QUOTE REGARDING YOUR PROJECT!!

🇳🇬Lagos, Nigeria$10/hr100% JSS5.00 (11)Since Jan 2026

Earnings and projects

MRR
$521

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#76,276 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#2,076 / 13.8k
Revenue, last 30 days
$360

Last 6 months: $3.1k

World#70,627 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#2,011 / 13.8k
Total earnings
$6.6k
World#231,112 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#5,202 / 13.8k
Per project
$389

$312 in the last 6 months

World#206,601 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#5,083 / 13.8k
Projects, last 6 months
10

Across 11 contracts

100% fixed0% hourly
World#18,298 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#1,220 / 13.8k
Projects in all
17

Across 19 contracts

100% fixed0% hourly
World#149,089 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#4,797 / 13.8k

Earnings, last 30 days

$6.6k+$360 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$6.2k$6.4k$6.6k$6.8kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 11% in Ebook Writing

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

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  3. #71Publishing406 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #14Top 17%
  4. #89Brand Book Design392 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #1Top 23%
  5. #114Book Illustration646 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #14Top 18%
  6. #120KDP Interior444 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #16Top 27%
  7. #132Book703 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #13Top 19%
  8. #180Ebook1,174 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #27Top 15%