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I have a completed short-read manuscript currently being edited. Once editing is finished, I will need the interior formatted for KDP print (6×9, cream paper) with a premium, spacious, reflective feel. This book includes: Short-read chapters Declarations Reflection prompts Pause & Write sections A 40-page lined journal section Front matter requiring Roman numerals Main text beginning at page 1 Everything must be clean, breathable, and elegant. Your Responsibilities Format the full manuscript into a premium, devotional-style layout Preserve all wording and author voice exactly as written Format reflections, declarations, and pause sections so they appear visually distinct Add a clean, consistent 40-page lined journal section at the back Use correct pagination: Roman numerals for front matter Page 1 begins at the first chapter Ensure KDP print requirements are met (trim size, bleed, margins, gutter, spacing) Provide: Print-ready KDP PDF Source file (InDesign, Word, or software used) Communication Requirement Any layout suggestion, spacing adjustment, visual styling, or structural change must be discussed with me before being implemented. No silent changes. Manuscript Status The manuscript is currently being edited. Estimated formatting start: January (flexible). Test Sample Requirement Please complete the attached 2-page formatting test so I can evaluate your layout style, spacing, and ability to preserve voice. ⭐ IMPORTANT You must follow ALL instructions to be considered. ⭐ SCREENING QUESTIONS (Answer ALL 6) What experience do you have formatting 6×9 KDP interior books with Roman numerals and page 1 beginning at the first chapter? How do you ensure you preserve the author’s exact voice and wording during formatting? Conceptually, what are two ways you would style a Declaration section so it stands out while staying clean and premium? Have you added journal or lined pages to a book before? How did you structure them? What software do you use for formatting (InDesign, Word, Vellum, etc.)? Will you provide both the print-ready PDF and the source file? What is your communication process when you believe a layout decision needs clarification from the author? Deliverables Clean, premium formatted interior (6×9) Print-ready KDP PDF Source file Correct pagination Journal pages KDP-compliant margins, bleed, and spacing Budget $200 fixed price. ⭐⭐⭐ FORMATTER TEST PACKET (COPY AND ATTACH AS 1 DOCUMENT) FORMATTER TEST SAMPLE Instructions: Format the following content into a clean, premium, 6×9 KDP interior layout. Do not edit, rewrite, or adjust any wording. This is formatting only. ⭐ SECTION 1 — Sample Paragraph (Do Not Modify Wording) Paste the following sample exactly as written: (Add a clean blank line after the final paragraph.) ⭐ SECTION 2 — Reflection (Simplified) Reflection What emotions rise when I sit with truth instead of running from it? Where do I still shrink in places God has called me to stand? What part of me is asking to be heard today? (Add a clean blank line.) ⭐ SECTION 3 — Declaration (Simplified) Declaration I declare that clarity is my portion. I declare that peace is my guidance. (Add a clean blank line.) ⭐ SECTION 4 — Pause and Write (Simplified) Pause and Write Where is God nudging me toward alignment? What truth am I finally ready to accept without resistance? What does choosing myself look like in this season? ⭐⭐ PAGE 2 — Lined Journal Page SECTION 5 — Lined Page Sample Create ONE lined journal page that matches a premium 6×9 KDP interior. Lines should be: evenly spaced clean lightly styled consistent with the devotional tone Do not add any extra text.