Overview
Writing a book is difficult. Preparing it for publication doesn't have to be.
I specialize in interior book formatting and production for independent authors publishing through Amazon KDP. My role begins after the writing, editing, proofreading, and content-development stages are complete.
If you have a finished manuscript and need professional print and ebook files, I can help.
Over the years, I've formatted more than 200 books across a wide range of genres, helping first-time and experienced authors move from manuscript to publication with clear pricing, reliable timelines, and professional results.
My focus is production—not developmental editing, publishing strategy, or ongoing manuscript development. I work with completed manuscripts that are ready to become books.
SERVICES:
• Interior book design and formatting
• Print-ready PDF creation for Amazon KDP
• EPUB formatting
• Typography and page layout
• Front matter and back matter formatting
• Image and illustration placement
• Table of contents creation
• KDP production guidance
MY PROCESS:
Once your manuscript has been professionally edited and finalized, I review the materials and provide a fixed-fee quote based on the complexity of the project.
After receiving the final manuscript and supporting files, I create a professional interior layout designed for readability, consistency, and compliance with KDP requirements. Following review and approval, I deliver publication-ready files for print and ebook distribution.
Communication is handled through email and Reedsy messaging, allowing projects to move efficiently and remain well documented throughout production.
GOOD FIT PROJECTS:
• Completed, professionally edited manuscripts
• Print and ebook formatting
• Nonfiction, memoir, business, self-help, and fiction titles
• Books requiring image and illustration placement
• Authors preparing for Amazon KDP publication
PROJECTS OUTSIDE MY SCOPE:
• Developmental editing
• Manuscript evaluation
• Book coaching
• Publishing strategy consulting
• Ongoing manuscript development
• Extensive content revisions after formatting has begun
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
• Professional formatting for print and ebook editions
• Clean, reader-friendly layouts
• Clear communication
• Fixed-fee pricing
• Realistic timelines
• Reliable production files ready for publication
If you're ready to move from finished manuscript to published book, I'd be happy to discuss your project.
COVERS:
While my primary focus is interior book design and formatting, I occasionally take on cover design projects when they are a good fit for my workflow and the overall scope of the book. In most cases, I work with covers supplied by the author or another designer, but for select projects I can provide cover design and production services. Cover work is evaluated on a case-by-case basis and depends on factors such as genre, schedule, and project requirements.
ABOUT ME
I'm a writer, musician, and artist inspired by history, classic cinema, literature, philosophy, American storytelling, Baroque music, 1950s jazz, and the Grateful Dead. I care deeply about books and spend much of my life reading, writing, and designing them. I live a quiet life with my cat.
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