
Rihanah U
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Book & Ebook Designer | Publishing Specialist
Upwork • Freelance
Nov 2025 - Present • 11 mos
I work as a freelance Book & Ebook Designer and Publishing Specialist, supporting independent authors, self-publishers, entrepreneurs, and creators with the design, formatting, and professional presentation of their books and digital publications. My work combines creative design with practical publishing knowledge to help clients present their content in a clear, polished, and professional way. My responsibilities include designing ebook covers, developing interior layouts, formatting manuscript content, creating chapter pages and tables of contents, selecting appropriate typography, organizing visual elements, and maintaining consistency throughout the publication. I adapt each project to the content, audience, genre, branding, and creative direction provided by the client. I also support authors with book presentation and author branding, ensuring that ebook covers, interior pages, promotional materials, and related visuals have a consistent professional appearance. I pay close attention to typography, spacing, alignment, readability, page structure, visual hierarchy, and overall reader experience. My freelance work involves communicating directly with clients from project planning through final delivery. I review requirements, organize project materials, discuss creative direction, develop the design, make revisions based on feedback, and deliver the agreed files within the project timeline. Alongside book design, I have experience with publishing and marketing-related work, including Amazon KDP support, metadata and keyword research, book positioning, author branding, and promotional preparation. This has helped me understand how professional design connects with publishing, discoverability, and book marketing. I have worked on ebooks, guides, self-help content, business publications, memoir-related projects, and other author-focused materials. My focus is on creating professional, readable, and well-organized publications while maintaining clear communication,
Book & Ebook Marketing Specialist
Fiverr • Freelance
Apr 2024 - Present • 2 yrs 6 mos
Book & Ebook Marketing Specialist (Freelance) Self-Employed | Remote | 2024 – Present I have worked with multiple independent authors across different niches, including fiction, self-help, and business books, helping them improve their book visibility and reach their target audience effectively. For example, I supported a self-published romance author in optimizing their Amazon KDP listing through keyword research, metadata enhancement, and category targeting, improving their book’s discoverability. I also assisted a business author with ebook marketing strategies, including promotional campaigns and email outreach to increase audience engagement. In addition, I have guided several authors in building and improving their author websites using platforms like Shopify, WordPress, and Wix, helping them establish a strong and professional online presence. These experiences have allowed me to understand different author needs and deliver tailored marketing strategies that support long-term growth and visibility.