Project Overview
I am seeking an experienced book interior designer to professionally format a structured nonfiction parenting guide into a clean, polished PDF for direct digital sale (via Stan Store). This project is not for Amazon/KDP at this time.
The manuscript is complete and approximately:
11,453 words
Estimated 60 pages in final layout
10 chapters plus one bonus chapter
Structured around a 12-week developmental framework
Includes a limited number of reflection and observation pages
The book is written by a school psychologist and is professional, calm, and developmentally grounded. The interior design should reflect that tone: structured, minimal, and highly readable.
This is not a graphic-heavy or illustration-based project.
Scope of Work
I am looking for:
Professional typography and layout
Clear visual hierarchy (chapters, phase headings, subheads)
Consistent margins, spacing, and page flow
Clean formatting of reflection/form pages
Appropriate white space for readability
Final 8.5 x 11 PDF (optimized for both printing and digital use)
Compressed, download-ready digital PDF
Optional (please indicate if offered separately):
Creation of fillable form fields for designated reflection pages
Design Direction
The interior should feel:
Professional
Minimal
Structured
Calm
Credible
Not overly decorative or trendy
Not template-driven
The goal is a polished, traditionally formatted nonfiction guide — not a Canva-style workbook.
Deliverables
Print-quality 8.5 x 11 PDF
Optimized digital PDF
Editable source file (InDesign preferred; professionally formatted Word acceptable)
Ideal Qualifications
Please apply only if you:
Have experience formatting nonfiction books
Can provide 2–3 interior layout samples (not just covers)
Understand typographic hierarchy and readability
Have formatted structured guides or professional resources
Can advise on minor layout decisions if needed
Experience with psychology, education, or professional nonfiction is a plus.
Timeline
Flexible, with an ideal completion window of 2–3 weeks.
Budget
Please provide your estimated cost for formatting an approximately 60-page nonfiction guide.
(Optional: Please indicate any additional cost for fillable form implementation.)
To Apply
Please include:
Links to 2–3 interior layout samples
Your recommended software for this project
Estimated timeline
Estimated cost range