Mafus Afolabi

Upwork Book Formatting & Publishing Expert

Upwork • Freelance

Apr 2023 - Present • 3 yrs 5 mos

I specialize in professional book formatting and publishing for authors across multiple platforms, including Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and Lulu. I have extensive experience formatting manuscripts for both print and eBook (Kindle) to meet industry standards and platform-specific requirements. My expertise includes: • Clean and professional interior formatting for fiction and non-fiction • Kindle eBook formatting (EPUB/MOBI) with clickable table of contents • Print-ready PDF formatting with proper margins, trim sizes, and bleed • Chapter styling, headers/footers, page numbering, and typography • Image placement and layout design • Error checking and final file optimization for publishing I focus on delivering high-quality, reader-friendly layouts that enhance the overall reading experience and meet publishing guidelines.

Book Formatting & Amazon KDP Expert

Publishing • Freelance

Mar 2022 - Present • 4 yrs 6 mos

Successfully delivered high-quality interior formatting for both Kindle eBooks and paperback editions, ensuring full compliance with Amazon KDP publishing standards. Created clean, well-structured layouts with precise margin settings, consistent typography, and smooth content flow, resulting in polished, publication-ready books. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail, accuracy in trim sizes and spacing, and the ability to streamline the publishing process for authors, minimizing revisions and eliminating formatting errors. Dedicated to providing a seamless, stress-free experience while delivering professional, industry-standard book interiors.

Book Formatting & Publishing Expert

IngramSpark • Self-employed

Feb 2021 - Present • 5 yrs 7 mos

I specialize in professional book formatting and publishing, with a strong focus on preparing print-ready and eBook files for platforms like IngramSpark. I help authors create high-quality, publication-ready books that meet strict industry standards for global distribution. My experience includes: • Formatting books for IngramSpark print requirements (trim sizes, margins, bleed, spine setup) • Creating press-ready PDF files compliant with IngramSpark specifications • Interior layout design for fiction and non-fiction books • Typography, chapter styling, headers/footers, and pagination • Image placement and high-resolution formatting • File validation and error-free submission for publishing approval I focus on delivering clean, professional layouts that ensure smooth approval on IngramSpark and a polished reading experience for readers worldwide.