Freelance Book Publishing Specialist

Aliza Ayaz; Karachi Division; Remote; PKR 689,000 - 2,066,000; Part time

Job summary

Aliza Ayaz seeks a focused, short-term engagement to produce a private family biography for print via Amazon KDP. You will format the Word manuscript to KDP interior specs and ensure images meet print resolution.

You will set up the KDP submission, coordinate the cover and metadata, and review a physical proof before final approval. Strong attention to detail and clear communication are essential to flag issues rather than guess.

Qualifications

• Experience publishing books through Amazon KDP with a portfolio.
• Ability to format manuscripts to print-ready standards.
• Fluent in Word or InDesign for layout and styling.
• Detail-oriented with strong proofreading and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Format Word documents to Kindle Direct Publishing interior specs.
• Position images and ensure print-ready resolution.
• Verify Arabic and Urdu text renders correctly.
• Prepare KDP submission including metadata.
• Review physical proof before final publication.
• Flag and document any print or formatting issues.

Skills

KDP publishing

Book formatting

Microsoft Word

InDesign

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

InDesign

Job description

Job Description

Produce a private family biography for print via Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing). The completed, edited manuscript will be provided as a Word document.

• Format the Word document to Amazon KDP interior print specifications, including trim size, margins, bleed, fonts, and page numbering.
• Ensure images are correctly positioned and meet print resolution requirements.
• Check that Arabic and Urdu text renders correctly throughout.
• Set up the KDP submission, including the interior file, cover coordination, and metadata.
• Order and review a physical proof copy before final approval.
• Clearly flag print or formatting issues before publication.

This is a focused, short-term engagement.

Job Specification

• Direct, hands-on experience publishing books through Amazon KDP, including books you have formatted and published.
• Portfolio examples or titles of books you have published or formatted.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word or InDesign for book formatting.
• Thorough, detail-oriented approach to producing print-ready files.
• Clear communication and ability to flag problems rather than guess.