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CJ A.

Professional Book Designer | KDP, IngramSpark & eBook Formatting

Writing a book is an incredible accomplishment. Turning that manuscript into a professional-quality publication that readers trust is where many authors struggle. Specialties: Amazon KDP, InDesign Book Design, Interior Formatting, Hardcover Formatting, Paperback Layout, Kindle EPUB Conversion, IngramSpark Publishing, Nonfiction Book Design, Memoir Formatting, and Professional Typesetting. I'm a bestselling author, publishing professional, and book production specialist with more than a decade of experience helping authors transform manuscripts into polished, market-ready books. Whether you're publishing through Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Draft2Digital, or multiple platforms, I can help you create a book that looks and feels professionally published. I've worked with indie authors, publishers, entrepreneurs, coaches, and nonfiction experts to prepare books for publication, ensuring that every project meets industry standards while remaining visually appealing and reader-friendly. Publishing is more than formatting files. A professionally produced book enhances credibility, improves the reader experience, and creates a stronger foundation for long-term success. Because I've worked as an author, editor, designer, and publishing consultant, I understand both the creative and technical sides of publishing and can guide your project from manuscript to finished book. Whether you're publishing your first book or your fiftieth, my goal is to help you create a professional product you'll be proud to share with readers. Let's discuss your project. ✅ Why Authors Hire Me ✔ USA Today Bestselling Author ✔ Master's Degree in Publishing ✔ Bachelor's Degree in Communication ✔ 10+ Years in the Publishing Industry ✔ 100+ Successful Upwork Projects ✔ 100% Job Success Score ✔ Top Rated Plus Freelancer ✔ Extensive Amazon KDP Experience ✔ IngramSpark & Multi-Platform Publishing Experience ✔ Professional Formatting for Print & eBook Editions 📖 Book Design & Formatting Services I create professional interiors for: ✔ Amazon KDP Paperback ✔ Amazon KDP Hardcover ✔ Kindle eBooks ✔ EPUB Files ✔ IngramSpark Editions ✔ Large Print Editions ✔ Print-Ready PDFs Interior Design Includes: ✔ Professional Typography ✔ Chapter Opening Pages ✔ Headers & Footers ✔ Page Numbering ✔ Table of Contents ✔ Front Matter & Back Matter ✔ Endnotes & Footnotes ✔ Pull Quotes & Callouts ✔ Charts, Graphs & Illustrations ✔ Historical Photographs ✔ Caption Formatting ✔ Image Placement & Optimization ✍️ Editorial Services ✔ Developmental Editing ✔ Line Editing ✔ Copy Editing ✔ Proofreading ✔ Manuscript Critiques ✔ Fiction Editing ✔ Nonfiction Editing ✔ Memoir Editing ✔ Self-Help & Business Books 🚀 Publishing & Launch Support Need help navigating the publishing process? I can assist with: ✔ Amazon KDP Uploads ✔ IngramSpark Uploads ✔ Draft2Digital Setup ✔ Metadata Optimization ✔ Keyword Research ✔ Category Selection ✔ Book Descriptions ✔ Publishing Strategy ✔ Launch Preparation ✔ Publishing Consultations 📚 Genres I Frequently Work With ✔ Nonfiction ✔ Memoir ✔ Self-Help ✔ Business ✔ Leadership ✔ Sports ✔ History ✔ Educational Books ✔ Romance ✔ Fantasy ✔ Young Adult ✔ Christian Fiction 🎯 What You Can Expect ✔ Clear Communication ✔ Fast Turnaround Times ✔ Attention to Detail ✔ Professional Design Standards ✔ Industry-Compliant Files ✔ Reader-Friendly Formatting ✔ A Collaborative, Author-First Approach

🇺🇸Vail, United States$120/hr100% JSS4.94 (65)Since Oct 2016
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Earnings and projects

MRR
$988

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#48,864 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#8,152 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$1.2k

Last 6 months: $5.9k

World#37,488 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#5,887 / 62.1k
Total earnings
$75k

Billed in all: $76k

World#52,983 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#10,200 / 62.1k
Per project
$664

$395 in the last 6 months

World#157,375 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#26,668 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
15

Across 17 contracts

71% fixed29% hourly
World#9,890 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#1,639 / 62.1k
Projects in all
113

Across 122 contracts

75% fixed25% hourly
World#23,599 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#3,816 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$75.5k+$1.2k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$74k$75k$76kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 6% in Commenting

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #9Commenting153 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #5Top 6%
  2. #17Publishing Fundamentals148 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #10Top 11%
  3. #72Book703 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #13Top 10%
  4. #90Developmental Editing1,059 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #52Top 8%
  5. #94Line Editing910 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #53Top 10%
  6. #107Ebook1,174 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #32Top 9%
  7. #133Kindle Direct Publishing1,019 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #23Top 13%
  8. #140Ebook Writing2,045 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #51Top 7%