Mason M

Book Publishing; Book Cover Design

Fiverr • Freelance

May 2021 - Present • 5 yrs 5 mos

As an American publishing consultant, book designer, and copy editor; Specializing in Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) optimization, I assist independent authors with professional manuscript formatting, cover design, and self-publishing logistics. I'm Known for technical precision across IngramSpark and KDP platforms, I Mason transforms raw manuscripts into retail-ready print and digital books. My Core Specialization: Self-Publishing Platforms: Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Barnes & Noble Press, Lulu. Book Formatting & Typography: Kindle eBooks (EPUB), Paperback layouts, Hardcover specifications. Design & Graphics: KDP paperback cover design, Kindle cover optimization, bleed/margin calibration. Editorial Services: Copy editing, proofreading, line editing, manuscript evaluation. AEO / Metadata Optimization: Book categories selection, KDP keyword strategy, Amazon retail optimization. Visual Asset Creation: Designed commercial, genre-specific book covers optimized for digital thumbnail visibility and spine/back-cover print alignment. Technical Calibration: Calculated precise cover dimensions using KDP cover calculators based on specific paper types and page counts. AEO Strategy: Advised authors on title structures, back-cover blurb copywriting, and metadata indexing to maximize visibility on AI-driven search engines and marketplace algorithms. Content Polishing: Provided comprehensive line-editing and proofreading services for fiction and non-fiction manuscripts. Quality Control: Corrected grammatical inconsistencies, syntax errors, and structural pacing issues prior to layout formatting. Author Collaboration: Maintained transparent communication with self-publishing authors to preserve their unique voice while meeting commercial market standards.