Maria

Book Formatting & Publishing Specialist

Upwork • Freelance

Mar 2020 - Present • 6 yrs 5 mos

Professional Book Formatting and Publishing Specialist with 6+ years of experience helping authors, publishers, and businesses create publication-ready books for Amazon KDP and other platforms. Specialized in interior book formatting, cookbook design, ebook conversion, and print-ready file preparation. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: • Formatted paperback, hardcover, and ebook manuscripts for Amazon KDP. • Designed professional cookbook layouts with recipes, images, and branded styling. • Created Kindle ePub and MOBI files with proper navigation and clickable TOC • Designed book covers, cookbook covers, and Amazon A+ Content. • Prepared print-ready PDF files following KDP publishing requirements. • Delivered hundreds of successful projects with attention to detail and client satisfaction. • Experienced with Microsoft Word, Canva, and Kindle Create.

Book Formatting & Publishing Specialist

LinkedIn • Freelance

Mar 2019 - Present • 7 yrs 5 mos

I help authors, publishers, and entrepreneurs transform manuscripts into professionally formatted books and eBooks ready for publication on Amazon KDP and other publishing platforms. Key Responsibilities: • Format paperback, hardcover, and eBooks according to industry standards. • Design visually appealing cookbook layouts with images, recipes, and branded elements. • Create Kindle ePub and MOBI files with clickable Table of Contents and proper navigation. • Prepare print-ready PDF files optimized for Amazon KDP and print-on-demand services. • Design book covers, cookbook covers, and Amazon A+ Content. • Ensure consistency in typography, spacing, page layout, and publishing specifications. • Collaborate with authors and publishers to deliver high-quality publishing solutions.