KDP Book Formatter Needed – 110,000 Word Nonfiction (Real Estate / Legal) with Illustrations

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I am seeking an experienced book formatter to prepare a full-length nonfiction manuscript for publication on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP).

Project Overview:

Approximately 110,000 words with 40 illustrations and diagrams (some small some full page)

Subject matter: real estate investing with legal concepts

Manuscript currently in Microsoft Word

Includes diagrams and illustrations throughout

Scope of Work:

Format manuscript for Kindle (EPUB) and paperback (print-ready PDF)

Ensure professional formatting of headings, spacing, and overall readability

Properly format and position illustrations/diagrams for both Kindle and print

Create a clickable table of contents

Ensure files meet all KDP technical requirements

Additional Guidance Requested:

I would appreciate input on:

Whether the illustrations will display well on Kindle

Whether a separate PDF version is recommended for optimal presentation

Guidance on whether to remove some chapters to shorten book

Price Point recommendations for kindle ebook and print version to maximize revenue potential

Ideal Candidate:

Proven experience formatting nonfiction books for KDP

Experience handling books with diagrams, charts, or technical content

Strong attention to detail and layout design

Ability to communicate clearly and provide recommendations

Preference for NYC / Southern CT location as would prefer to meet but open to remote worker in USA.

This has been a passion project of mine for the last 5 years so I want someone who will treat this project seriously and with care and attention

To Apply, Please Include:

Examples of similar nonfiction or technical books you have formatted (you can provide links to such books)

Brief explanation of your experience with KDP

Your approach to formatting illustrations for Kindle vs print

CV

Additional Notes:

Open to a short Zoom call before hiring

Potential for future projects if this goes well

Budget:

Flexible, depending on experience and scope

Thank you—I look forward to reviewing your proposals.

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