Non-Fiction Book Designer and Typesetter Needed
Publicada el 2026-07-17
Descripción de la oferta
I have a completed, fully edited non-fiction manuscript focused on business leadership and am looking for an experienced book designer and typesetter to handle all post-writing production. The final deliverables must be tailored for high-quality global distribution via Amazon KDP (print-on-demand) and wide distribution networks like IngramSpark and Draft2Digital. I already hold the independent ISBNs for this title and will be publishing it under my own author imprint. 2. Book Details & Scope - Genre/Niche: Non-Fiction - Word Count: Approximately 35,000. - Elements Included: 09 Chapters, 5 Data Tables, 3 Call-Out / Quote Boxes, Index, Foreword] - Target Print Size (Trim Size):[e.g., 6" x 9" or 5.5" x 8.5"] 3. Required Deliverables The chosen freelancer will deliver the following final assets: - Print-Ready PDF: Formatted precisely to the selected trim specifications with professional typography, correct running headers, margins, bleed, and page numbers. - Reflowable ePub File: Validated and fully optimized for digital e-readers (Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo, etc.) with a functional, clickable Table of Contents. - Full Cover Spread (PDF): Front, spine, and back cover scaled exactly to the final page-count spine width calculation for print. - Source Files: The native Adobe InDesign (.indd or .idml) package files upon final project completion. 4. Design & Aesthetic Preferences - Interior Look: Clean, authoritative, and highly readable. Strong visual hierarchy for section headers and clear formatting for tables/blockquotes. - Cover Direction: A compelling, minimalist, and modern non-fiction cover that stands out on digital storefronts even at thumbnail size. - Comp Titles: Visual style should fit comfortably alongside books like [Insert 1 or 2 reference titles in your niche whose look you admire]. 5. Timeline & Communication - Start Date: Ready to begin immediately once hired. - Desired Completion:[Insert target timeline, e.g., 4–6 weeks]. - Workflow: Expecting an initial sample of 1–2 styled chapters to lock in the layout/typography before formatting the entire text. 6. Application Requirements When applying, please provide: 1. Links to your portfolio showcasing previous non-fiction interior layouts and full print cover designs. 2. A brief overview of your experience setting up files specifically to meet IngramSpark and KDP print-on-demand criteria. 3. Your estimated fixed-price quote and timeline for this scope of work.
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