Debbie Jay

Book Formatting & Graphic Design Specialist

Book City • Indépendant

Feb 2025 - Present • 1 yr 7 mos

I have experience helping authors, publishers, entrepreneurs, and businesses transform raw content into professionally formatted and visually appealing publications. My work involves manuscript formatting, ebook design, Amazon KDP preparation, Adobe InDesign layout design, Canva design, and product catalogue creation. I have worked on projects requiring careful attention to typography, page layout, margins, spacing, headings, page numbering, image placement, and overall document consistency. I focus on creating layouts that are not only visually professional but also easy for readers and customers to navigate. For authors and publishers, I format manuscripts and prepare book interiors for digital and print publishing, paying close attention to professional publishing standards and Amazon KDP requirements. I also design ebooks, workbooks, guides, and other digital publications using Canva, ensuring that the final product is engaging, readable, and aligned with the client's goals. For businesses, I create product catalogues and marketing documents that organize information clearly while presenting products in an attractive and professional manner. I combine design skills with a strong understanding of readability and visual communication to help clients present their content with confidence. Through my freelance experience, I have developed a strong ability to understand client requirements, identify formatting and design challenges, and provide practical solutions that turn unfinished content into polished, professional deliverables. My greatest achievement is helping clients move from having content that is difficult to present or publish to having a finished product that is organized, attractive, and ready for its intended audience.