Book Interior Layout, Typesetting, and Formatting for Print and eBook – Fixed Project

I am seeking an experienced book layout and typesetting designer to prepare a spiritually reflective memoir for self publication. The manuscript is approximately 60,000 words and will be published in both print and eBook formats via Amazon KDP and IngramSpark.

This is a fixed, one time project. two milestones. 1-pre & post proofreading 2- post acceptance by KDP & IngramSpark

The scope includes complete interior layout and professional typesetting for the print edition, as well as properly structured and formatted files for the eBook edition. All files must meet Amazon KDP and IngramSpark technical specifications.

I am looking for a clean, elegant, and timeless interior design that complements a contemplative, literary tone. Experience with memoirs or spiritual nonfiction titles is strongly preferred.

Please provide:

Examples of comparable interior work (print spreads and eBook samples if available)

Your estimated timeline

Your fixed project fee

Scope of Work

The selected designer will be responsible for the complete visual and technical preparation of the book interior for both print and eBook formats.

Print Interior Layout and Typesetting

Formatting to the agreed trim size (5 x 8.5 inches)

Professional margin and gutter settings

Proper header and footer structure

Accurate and consistent pagination

Thoughtful chapter opening layout

Clear typographic hierarchy

Professional font selection suitable for literary nonfiction

Line spacing optimized for long form readability

Clean, refined, and timeless interior aesthetic

Full compliance with Amazon KDP and IngramSpark print requirements

eBook Formatting

Kindle compatible file formatting

Clean digital structure optimized for reflowable text

Properly linked table of contents

Logical chapter flow and navigation

Cross device compatibility testing

Validation against Kindle preview standards

Workflow and Timeline

The manuscript will be delivered fully copy edited and finalized before layout begins.

The designer will provide a first print interior PDF proof for review.

A separate proofreader will review the laid out interior PDF.

Following proofreading, the designer will:

Implement all approved corrections

Resolve pagination, spacing, and layout refinements

Deliver final print ready files and validated eBook files

Amazon KDP and IngramSpark Publishing Support

The designer must:

Deliver files fully compliant for both print and eBook submission on Amazon KDP and IngramSpark

Assist with or guide the author through:

File upload for print and eBook editions

Preview validation

Resolution of any technical formatting warnings

Revisions and Deliverables

Minor layout refinements and post proofreading corrections must be included.

Final deliverables:

Print ready interior PDF (for KDP and IngramSpark)

Validated Kindle ready eBook file

Confidentiality Notice

The manuscript and all related materials are confidential and remain the sole intellectual property of the author. No portion of the manuscript, drafts, edits, or related content may be shared, reproduced, or disclosed outside the scope of this project.

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“I agree to the confidentiality terms.”

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