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**CONTEST: Professional Book Layout & Typesetting — Spanish KDP Book (466 pages)** --- **── WHAT THIS CONTEST IS ──** This is a typesetting contest with a real project attached. The winner will be contracted for the full book layout at the price submitted during the contest. There is no further negotiation after the winner is selected. I am self-publishing a 466-page personal finance book in Spanish through Amazon KDP and need a professional book designer/typesetter. Rather than hiring blindly, I want to see real work on real content before committing. --- **── ABOUT THE BOOK ──** Title: Dueño de mi destino (Owner of My Destiny) Language: Spanish Topic: Real estate investing & financial freedom (8-investment roadmap) Current format: .docx, already structured in 6×9 Current page count: 466 pages Word count: ~130,000 words Target: Amazon KDP print-ready PDF + reflowable EPUB/MOBI --- **── IMPORTANT: THE BOOK IS ALREADY IN 6×9 ──** The manuscript is already formatted in 6×9 inches with all ~50 tables and 46 images adapted to fit. However, the current layout uses EB Garamond 11pt with generous spacing and the book feels too long for its genre (business/investing non-fiction). I need a professional eye to redesign the typography, margins, and spacing to: - Reduce the page count significantly (target: 380–400 pages) WITHOUT removing any content - Improve readability and visual flow — the book should invite reading, not intimidate - Give it a polished, professional finish comparable to traditionally published books - Maintain clear hierarchy across four levels: Part → Chapter → Section → Personal story box --- **── CONTENT COMPLEXITY ──** - ~50 data tables: cash flow models, risk matrices, investment comparisons. Already adapted to 6×9 but will need redesign for the new typography - 46 images/illustrations: charts, diagrams, infographics - 4-level heading hierarchy with recurring personal story boxes that need a distinctive, consistent visual treatment throughout the book - Two types of chapter openings with different visual treatments: 8 animal chapters (image + tagline + quote + intro text) and 8 investment chapters (title page + quote + intro text) - Automatic Table of Contents must be regenerated for final pagination - One index at the end of the book listing all personal stories with their page numbers --- **── WHAT I NEED DELIVERED ──** 1. Print-ready PDF: KDP specs (6×9 in, 300 dpi, embedded fonts, correct bleed and margins) 2. Reflowable EPUB: Kindle-compatible, validated with epubcheck or KDP validator, tested on Kindle Previewer + at least one mobile reader 3. Source file: packaged InDesign (.indd + links + fonts) or Affinity Publisher (.afpub) 4. 30 days post-publication support for minor adjustments included in the price --- **── NOT INCLUDED ──** - Cover design (contracted separately) - Proofreading (handled separately by a professional Spanish copyeditor) --- **── HOW THE CONTEST WORKS ──** 1. You submit your proposal including your fixed price for the full project and your portfolio (see requirements below). 2. I shortlist the strongest candidates based on portfolio and proposal quality. 3. Shortlisted candidates sign a short NDA before receiving the sample content. 4. Each shortlisted candidate typesets the same sample content (described below). 5. I select the winner based on quality, price, and demonstrated experience. 6. The winner is contracted for the full project at the price submitted in step 1. No renegotiation. 7. The sample pages produced by the winner are incorporated into the full project at no additional charge. Non-winners are not compensated for the sample. --- **── THE SAMPLE CONTENT ──** Shortlisted candidates will receive one chapter to typeset: **The complete Fifth Investment chapter (27 pages in the current manuscript).** This is the most technically demanding chapter in the book and contains every element type that appears throughout the full manuscript: - Investment chapter opening page (title + quote + intro text) - Body text with the full 4-level heading hierarchy in use - Multiple financial tables including the detailed 30-year cash flow projection and the detailed risk matrix — the most complex tables in the book - Nested subsections on company structure, taxation, and scalability - One personal story box with its distinctive visual treatment If your sample does not address all of these elements, it will not be evaluated. --- **── FULL PROJECT SCOPE ──** What the contracted price must cover in full: - Complete typesetting of 466 pages (price valid up to 510 pages; beyond that, scope changes are agreed separately before work begins) - ~50 data tables already adapted to 6×9 but requiring redesign for the new typography - 46 images/illustrations (charts, diagrams, infographics) - 4-level heading hierarchy with consistent visual treatment throughout - Two types of designed chapter opening pages: 8 animal chapters + 8 investment chapters - Personal story boxes with consistent distinctive visual treatment throughout - Auto-generated Table of Contents reflecting final pagination - Index of personal stories with final page numbers - Print-ready PDF: KDP specs (6×9 in, 300 dpi, embedded fonts, correct bleed and margins) - Reflowable EPUB: Kindle-compatible, validated with epubcheck or KDP validator, tested on Kindle Previewer + one mobile reader - Source file: packaged InDesign (.indd + links + fonts) or Affinity Publisher (.afpub) - 30 days post-publication support (KDP validation errors, small text corrections, image or table fixes). Must be included in your proposal price — not billed separately **Not included:** cover design and proofreading. --- **── SCOPE CHANGE CLAUSE ──** The agreed price covers the manuscript as described above, up to 510 pages and 55 tables. If the final manuscript exceeds these limits by more than 10%, any additional scope will be quoted and agreed separately before work begins on the affected sections. --- **── YOUR PROPOSAL MUST INCLUDE ──** **Portfolio:** At least 2–3 books you have typeset for Amazon KDP. Share ASIN links, Amazon store pages, or screenshots of your KDP dashboard. Spanish-language books are a strong plus. **Full project price:** A single fixed price covering everything listed under Full Project Scope. This is the price I will use if you win. Please do not submit a range — submit a number. **Timeline:** A realistic delivery estimate broken down by phase: sample / first half print PDF / complete print PDF / EPUB + source file. **Answers to these five questions:** 1. This book has a four-level heading hierarchy plus two different types of chapter openings and personal story boxes, all requiring consistent visual treatment. How do you manage complex style hierarchies in InDesign or Affinity Publisher to ensure consistency and allow efficient global changes if needed? 2. This book contains ~50 financial tables already adapted to 6×9, including a 30-year cash flow projection and a detailed risk matrix that are among the most complex tables in the manuscript. How do you handle wide or complex tables that need further adjustment to fit a new typography? Describe your approach specifically — do not just say "I'll make it fit." 3. For the EPUB edition: complex financial tables often break on small screens. What is your workflow — fixed-layout EPUB for table-heavy pages, tables as images, or another approach? Describe it specifically. 4. The target is to reduce the book from 466 to 380–400 pages without removing any content. What typography and spacing decisions would you typically make to achieve that kind of reduction while maintaining readability? Please give concrete examples. 5. Will you deliver the fully packaged source file (.indd or .afpub) so I can make minor text corrections in the future without losing the layout? --- **── REQUIREMENTS ──** - Professional typesetting software only: InDesign or Affinity Publisher. Word and Google Docs are not acceptable for this project - NDA signature required before receiving sample content - At least 2–3 completed KDP books demonstrated with ASINs or dashboard screenshots - Clear, proactive communication and upfront flagging of layout problems - Realistic timeline estimate submitted with your proposal - Spanish speaker preferred but not required. Please specify in your proposal the language in which you are comfortable working. All technical communication can be conducted in English or Spanish --- **── PAYMENT MILESTONES ──** **Milestone 1 (10%) — Sample pages** The typeset sample described above. Paid to the winner only. Sample pages are incorporated into the full project at no additional charge. **Milestone 2 (28%) — First half of the book, print PDF** Parts I and II fully typeset. I will review pagination, table and image handling, visual consistency across all heading levels, and both chapter opening types before releasing payment. **Milestone 3 (29%) — Complete print-ready PDF** Full book in KDP-ready PDF: correct bleed and margins, embedded fonts, accurate auto-generated Table of Contents, index of personal stories, and all chapter opening pages. I will run the file through the KDP previewer before approving this milestone. **Milestone 4 (28%) — EPUB + source file** Validated EPUB (epubcheck or KDP validator), tested on Kindle Previewer + one mobile reader. Full packaged source file: InDesign (.indd + links + fonts) or Affinity Publisher (.afpub). **Milestone 5 (5%) — 30-day post-publication support** Released at project start. Covers minor adjustments during the 30 days after final delivery: KDP upload validation errors, small text corrections, image or table fixes. If unused after 30 days, this milestone closes automatically with no additional charge.
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Hey, You are looking for Book Layout Design for Spanish Finance Book "Lets Gets Started, I know you have several tempting proposals here, but I guarantee you to be impressed by my work. I have various skills in design, Illustration, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Logo Design and Illustrator. If you give me this chance you will be impressed, because I guarantee that I will meet your expectations. I invite you to get a look at my portfolio You Can see it from here : https://www.freelancer.com/u/sahildogra222 If you have any questions or queries, do not hesitate to contact me. I hope to start working with you. With regards! SAHIL
€250 EUR in 1 day
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As an experienced professional in the realm of book layout and design, I understand the importance of creating an appealing, accessible reading experience for your audience. The daunting task of transforming a sizeable document doesn't intimidate me! Rather, I approach it as an exciting challenge. I have expert proficiency operating Adobe InDesign, Affinity Designer, and other tools needed to seamlessly execute the precise typography, margins, spacing adjustments you seek in your manuscript. I've had the privilege of working with multiple self-publishing authors and traditional publishers alike. Hence, I comprehend the significance of maintaining a clean hierarchy across all elements in any book. Your multi-leveled book structure does include personal story boxes that would require a consistent yet differential treatment -- consider it tackled. Moreover, your numerous tables and illustrations necessitate meticulous placement where content remains intact while fitting into a reduced page count. Minimizing your book's heft without losing any substance is a very fine line that I can confidently walk.
€250 EUR in 1 day
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Hi, This is a well-structured and serious project, and I can support you with both the sample phase and full book production. I have experience designing KDP-ready non-fiction books with complex layouts, including multi-level hierarchies, tables, and long-form manuscripts. My approach: I use Adobe InDesign with structured paragraph, character, and object styles to manage the 4-level hierarchy (Part → Chapter → Section → Story boxes). This ensures visual consistency and allows quick global updates. For your ~50 financial tables, I redesign them for readability using optimized spacing, hierarchy, and table styles. For complex/wide tables, I use techniques like layout adjustments, splitting across pages, or landscape orientation when required—ensuring clarity without breaking flow. For EPUB, I create a reflowable version and adapt complex tables into simplified responsive formats or images to ensure proper rendering across devices. To reduce the book from 466 to ~400 pages, I optimize typography (font pairing, leading, margins, spacing) while maintaining readability and a professional feel. I will deliver a print-ready PDF, validated EPUB, and fully packaged source file (.indd + assets) for future edits. Timeline: 7 Days total Thanks,
€700 EUR in 7 days
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Do you have experience with KDP book formatting specifications, and what is your preferred software for the typesetting (InDesign, Word, or other)? Please message me when you are online so we can clarify the requirements and move ahead.
€500 EUR in 21 days
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Hi, this is a very well structured project and I appreciate the clarity around scope, hierarchy, and expectations. I have experience working on long form KDP books with complex layouts including tables, multi level hierarchies, and EPUB conversion. I work primarily in InDesign using paragraph, character, and object styles to maintain consistency and allow fast global changes across the entire document. For this project, the approach would focus on optimizing typography, margins, and spacing to reduce page count while improving readability. Tables will be redesigned using structured grids, scalable text styles, and where needed split or reflowed layouts to maintain clarity. For EPUB, I typically combine responsive tables with simplified versions or image based fallbacks for complex data. I can provide full packaged source files and handle the complete workflow from print PDF to validated EPUB. You can review related work here: https://www.freelancer.com/u/Humaumair12 Best regards Huma
€700 EUR in 7 days
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As an experienced book designer with a specific focus on typography and layout, I know exactly what it takes to help your book soar above the competition. Over the past decade, I have diligently honed my craft, developing a deep roster of skills that I believe are a perfect match for your project. Not only do I have prior experience with working in e-publishing for Amazon KDP, but I've also successfully handled complex layouts, much like yours with diverse elements ranging from tables to images and different chapter formats. My specialty lies in taking existing content and transforming it into something that's even more compelling, while maintaining its original essence. I appreciate the need to create a polished and professional finish for your book, one that aligns seamlessly with traditionally published works. Furthermore, having handled typography and layouts across multiple levels such as Part, Chapter, Section in addition to how best to include visual or illustrative boxes- to establish an efficient hierarchy will be of immense value in crafting your book. Please take a moment to explore my portfolio: https://www.freelancer.com/u/sadian4 If my style and expertise align with your vision, I’d love to discuss how I can bring your project to life. Let’s connect — budget and deadline can be finalized during our chat. Best regards, Sadia S.
€250 EUR in 1 day
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With a vast 4-year experience, I have honed my skills in book designing and typography to the point of mastery. Adobe InDesign, Book Designing, PDF editing, and Typography are all my bread and butter. Having graduated and trained extensively with leading professionals in graphic design, I assure you I can fluently manipulate your textual content without running the risk of hurting its integrity. I appreciate your unique need for the book to reduce page counts while keeping the original content intact; such precision demands professional dexterity with layout and typography. Moreover, my natural artistic sense would let me set a new design blueprint yet maintaining clear hierarchy to avoid reader confusion. Please take a moment to review my portfolio: https://www.freelancer.com/u/ehsankz If my style aligns with what you’re looking for, let’s connect and discuss your project in detail. Budget and deadline can be finalised during our chat. Best regards, Ehsankz S.
€250 EUR in 1 day
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Hello Sir, I would love to assist you with the Book Layout Design for your Spanish Finance Book. I have strong experience in designing clean, professional, and reader-friendly book interiors using Adobe InDesign, fully aligned with KDP standards. I understand the importance of proper Spanish typography, including accents, hyphenation, and readability. I will ensure a well-structured layout with consistent margins, styles, and clear hierarchy for headings, financial data, tables, and key concepts. ✔ Print-ready layout (KDP compliant) as required ✔ Proper trim size, margins, and bleed setup ✔ Clean formatting for finance content ✔ Source file (InDesign) + final PDF included I am ready to start immediately and also happy to complete a sample/test page if needed. Please feel free to share your manuscript and requirements. I am confident I can deliver high-quality, professional results. Best regards, Amit
€700 EUR in 30 days
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Hi! I specialize in professional book typesetting for KDP and can redesign your 466-page Spanish finance book to reduce page count while improving readability, hierarchy, and overall polish. I work in Adobe InDesign using structured styles for consistency, handle complex tables and EPUB conversion carefully, and will deliver print-ready PDF, validated EPUB, and fully packaged source files. Portfolio with KDP examples attached—ready to complete the sample and proceed with the full project. Portfolio: https://www.freelancer.com/u/rafinadesigns please open the chat box so we can discuss the project details, timeline, and budget in detail. Best Regards, Rafina G
€500 EUR in 2 days
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Hello, I can professionally handle your full 466-page KDP book typesetting project, ensuring a clean, premium editorial layout with strong typography hierarchy, consistent style systems, and optimized readability. I specialize in Adobe InDesign-based long-form book design, including complex financial tables, multi-level heading structures, and KDP/EPUB-ready export workflows. My focus will be reducing visual clutter, improving flow, and delivering a publication-quality book suitable for Amazon KDP standards without losing any content. I also offer a free consultation and can provide a free sample layout (1–2 pages from your sample chapter) so you can evaluate typography quality, table handling, and structure before selecting the final direction. To get started: Can you share the current manuscript file (Word/InDesign if available)? Do you already have brand typography guidelines or should I define a refined book typography system? Would you prefer EPUB as reflowable-first or optimized hybrid (fixed tables + reflowable text)? I can manage the full production process with structured milestones, ensuring consistent quality across all 466 pages and print-perfect KDP delivery. Best regards, Neelam ZENDXB
€466 EUR in 6 days
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Your 466 page manuscript needs tighter, publication grade typography that reduces bulk, preserves every table and narrative structure, and delivers a clean KDP and EPUB output without losing clarity or hierarchy. I can refine the entire layout so the book becomes more compact and readable while maintaining all content, improving flow across complex financial tables, multi-level headings, chapter openings, and story sections so it feels like a professionally published investment title rather than a long draft. The focus will be on reducing visual heaviness while increasing readability and consistency across print and digital formats. In InDesign, I’ll build a structured style system using nested styles, GREP styles, master pages, and strict paragraph hierarchies so every element stays globally controllable and consistent. Tables will be redesigned with tighter spacing, improved grid logic, and print-safe scaling to handle financial data clearly without breaking layout. For EPUB, I’ll prioritize a clean reflowable structure, only anchoring complex visuals where necessary, then fully validate through Kindle Previewer and epubcheck to ensure flawless KDP compatibility. Would love to hear your input when it’s convenient for you. Thanks, Atrab Z.
€500 EUR in 7 days
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Hello, I specialize in professional KDP book layout and can redesign your 466-page manuscript into a polished, readable, and space-efficient format (targeting 380–400 pages) without losing content. Portfolio: https://www.freelancer.com/u/nenelilly Looking forward to your message so we can discuss the details, timeline, and budget. Best regards, Kennedy Page G
€300 EUR in 1 day
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Hola, estuve revisando el requerimiento y entiendo perfectamente el problema: el libro ya está estructurado, pero necesita un rediseño real para que sea más legible, más compacto y tenga una apariencia profesional acorde a su contenido. Mi propuesta es trabajar la maquetación completa enfocándome en tres cosas clave: mejorar la lectura, reducir la cantidad de páginas sin tocar el contenido y lograr una coherencia visual sólida en todo el libro. Para eso voy a ajustar tipografía, márgenes, interlineado y jerarquías, además de rediseñar tablas e integrar mejor las imágenes, que en este tipo de material son críticas. También voy a desarrollar un sistema de estilos bien armado que permita mantener consistencia en todos los niveles (partes, capítulos, secciones y cajas de historias), y que a la vez facilite cualquier cambio global sin romper el diseño. Esto es fundamental en un libro de este tamaño y complejidad. La entrega incluye el PDF listo para KDP, el EPUB optimizado para Kindle y el archivo editable completo para que puedas hacer ajustes a futuro sin depender de terceros. Además, contás con soporte después de la publicación para corregir cualquier detalle. La idea no es solo “maquetar”, sino dejarte un producto editorial realmente profesional, más cómodo de leer y alineado con estándares de libros comerciales. Si te interesa, puedo empezar con una muestra del capítulo para que veas exactamente el enfoque antes de avanzar con todo el proyecto.
€500 EUR in 7 days
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Hola, soy diseñador editorial especializado en maquetación profesional para libros impresos y ebooks en Amazon KDP, con experiencia en InDesign y flujo completo de producción editorial. Puedo encargarme de la maquetación integral de tu libro “Dueño de mi destino”, optimizando tipografía, márgenes y espaciado para reducir el número de páginas sin perder contenido, manteniendo una lectura fluida y profesional. Tengo experiencia trabajando con libros técnicos y financieros con tablas complejas, gráficos e ilustraciones, asegurando consistencia visual en jerarquías de estilos y diseño escalable mediante estilos de párrafo y objeto. Para EPUB, aplico flujos adaptados a contenido complejo, priorizando compatibilidad con Kindle y validación con epubcheck, ajustando tablas para lectura móvil cuando es necesario. Trabajo siempre con archivos fuente organizados (.indd empaquetado), lo que permite futuras modificaciones sin romper el diseño. Entrego PDFs listos para KDP con sangrados, fuentes incrustadas y control de preimpresión. Puedo ofrecer comunicación clara, entregas por fases y un flujo de trabajo ordenado con revisión continua. Estoy listo para desarrollar la muestra del capítulo y demostrar calidad antes de la contratación final.
€400 EUR in 7 days
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Propuesta de layout considerando un promedio entre 2 a 5 euros por página. 100 euros por capítulo mas una muestra de diagramación (50) y diseño del formato para utilizarse en el resto del libro (50). Valor total de 900 euros, pagaderos por cada capítulo completado y entregado para revisión, sin detrimento de cambios o edits que estos pudiesen tener (max. de 3). Total de compleción estimado en 30 a 45 días con revisiones incluídas.
€900 EUR in 30 days
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Hello, I can redesign your book to reduce page count (target 380–400), improve readability, and achieve a professional editorial finish while keeping all content intact. ? Price € 590 (fixed, full scope + 30-day support) ⏱️ Timeline Sample: 2–3 days Half book: 5–7 days Full PDF: 10–14 days EPUB + source: +3–4 days ? Answers 1. Styles I use InDesign paragraph/character styles + nested styles for full control and global updates across all hierarchy levels. 2. Tables Redesign with grid logic: adjust widths, hierarchy, spacing. Complex tables may be split or optimized for clarity in 6×9. 3. EPUB Simple tables → responsive Complex → high-res images for readability on mobile 4. Page reduction Font optimization, tighter leading, margin adjustments, spacing control → 15–20% reduction without harming readability. 5. Source file Yes—fully packaged .INDD + links + fonts. I’m ready to sign NDA and start the sample. Best, Gaby
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