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Refine
Fix distracting errors, unclear passages, uneven tone, and consistency problems while protecting the author’s voice. The editing level is based on a sample and the manuscript’s actual condition.
View a copyediting demonstration →For authors with a manuscript in hand
Your manuscript is written. Let’s make it publication-ready.
Turn your finished draft into clean, reliable files for print, ebook, and the publishing platform you choose, without guessing your way through the final steps.
Real client work
Cover to interior
Cover to interior
50+Book projects completed
Clear scope + revisionsDeliverables agreed before work begins
KDP · IngramSpark · LuluFiles checked for the target platform
After the writing
A finished draft can still struggle at the final mile.
Good writing can lose credibility through avoidable errors, weak page design, broken ebook navigation, or files that fail a platform check. The final production work solves those problems before readers or retailers find them.
Inconsistent grammar and punctuation
Weak page hierarchy and typography
Broken ebook navigation or spacing
Incorrect trim, bleed, or margin settings
Upload errors and rejected files
A finished book that still feels unfinished
The publication pathway
One manuscript.
Three problems solved.
Start with the stage causing the delay, or combine all three into one coordinated path from draft to publication-ready files.
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Design
Solve hierarchy, spacing, page-break, navigation, and readability problems so the book works properly in print and digital formats, not just inside the source document.
03
Publish
Reduce upload surprises with correctly prepared files, platform checks, and practical support through the final setup. You know what to upload, where it belongs, and what to review before going live.
Fictional copyediting demonstration
See what “refine” changes on the page.
This short example shows how grammar, flow, consistency, and clarity can be improved without changing the writer’s central message.
BeforeUnedited draft
Many first-time authors believes that once their manuscript is finished, the difficult part have ended. They upload the file quickly because they are excited, however publishing platforms has technical requirements that can turn a simple process into several rejected files. The book may look correct in Word but appears differently after its converted. Page breaks moves, headings does not match, and the table of contents stop working. These problems does not mean the book is poor, but they can make readers question the authors attention to detail.
Problems identified
- Subject and verb agreement
- Punctuation and sentence flow
- Possessives and unclear phrasing
AfterCopyedited version
Many first-time authors believe that once their manuscript is finished, the difficult part is over. Eager to publish, they may upload the file too quickly. Yet publishing platforms have technical requirements that can turn a simple process into a series of rejected files. A book that looks correct in Word may change during conversion: page breaks shift, heading styles become inconsistent, and the table of contents stops working. These problems do not make the book’s ideas less valuable, but they can cause readers to question the author’s attention to detail.
Editing outcome
- Correct grammar and punctuation
- Clearer transitions and rhythm
- Meaning preserved in a stronger passage
Inside the book
Interior pages that stay clear from the first chapter to the final page.
Each interior system supports the genre, reading rhythm, and production requirements of the finished book. See more examples in the full portfolio.
Dear Emma
Fiction interior · Chapter opening and body pages
Procrastination Is Costing You Millions
Nonfiction interior · Contents and chapter hierarchy
Selected recent work
Covers with a clear job to do.
Each project uses its own visual language. The aim is not a house style repeated across every book, but a professional cover that fits the reader, category, and publishing context.
The Business of Events
Business nonfiction cover
Dual Con Alma
Memoir cover and mockup
Grow Your Future
Practical guide full cover wrap
Karma Is a Scam
Nonfiction cover system
Grace Between the Reins
Fiction cover and mockup
Doha Consular Family
Institutional publication coverA curated preview of the wider cover and interior design portfolio.
View the full portfolioFiverr client feedback
What authors say after delivery.
Across different books, the same qualities matter most: clear communication, careful work, patience, and files that perform as expected.
Adetayo paid attention to every detail I asked for and delivered a very good quality cover. He is polite, responds quickly and clearly, and is very easy to work with. He makes beautiful covers.
The final formatting was clean, polished, and exactly what my book needed to look great and function properly on Amazon. He was quick to answer questions, provide updates, and address requests, which made the process smooth and stress-free.
He made the entire book publishing and formatting process smooth and stress-free. I am absolutely thrilled with the final result and will definitely look forward to working with him again on future projects.
He helped me correct a lot of formatting errors and remained patient through every issue until it was resolved. I truly appreciate his professionalism, patience, and willingness to go the extra mile.
Working together
Here is what happens after you get in touch.
The scope, deliverables, revision point, and next action are clear before production begins.
Share the project
Send the word count, genre, target platforms, timeline, and the problem you need solved.
Confirm the scope
Receive a clear recommendation, list of deliverables, timeline, and quote.
Production
The agreed editing, design, formatting, and file preparation work begins.
Review
Check the files, ask questions, and use the included revision round where needed.
Receive final files
Get the approved deliverables with guidance for upload or platform support where included.
The person behind the pages
Careful work, clear communication, and one accountable specialist.
I’m Adetayo Bello. I help independent authors turn completed manuscripts into books that are ready to be read, reviewed, sold, and trusted.
Across more than 50 projects, I have handled editing, proofreading, print and ebook formatting, interior design, and publishing preparation. The approach is practical: identify what is holding the book back, agree on the right scope, and check every deliverable against the reader experience and publishing platform.
Tell me about your manuscriptPricing approach
Every manuscript is different. Your quote should reflect that.
These realistic starting points give authors useful budget guidance while preserving a fair quote for the manuscript’s actual condition, length, complexity, formats, and deadline.
Proofreading
From $0.012 per word$180 project minimum
Copyediting
From $0.020 per wordSample review required
Print interior design
From $199Paperback or hardcover
eBook / EPUB formatting
From $129Reflowable ebook
Print + eBook package
From $299Coordinated edition files
Book cover design
From $249Print-ready cover system
Publishing setup
From $149 per platformKDP, IngramSpark, or Lulu
Publication-ready package
Custom quotationEditing, design, and publishing
Typical turnaround
Useful planning ranges before the final schedule is confirmed.
Proofreading7–12 business days
up to 50,000 words
up to 50,000 words
Copyediting10–20 business days
up to 50,000 words
up to 50,000 words
Print interior5–8 business days
EPUB formatting3–6 business days
Cover design7–10 business days
Publishing setup2–5 business days
Complex layouts, longer manuscripts, multiple formats, and revision volume can affect the schedule. Your confirmed timeline appears in the project agreement.
How projects begin
Clear terms before production.
After the scope is approved, you receive an agreement and invoice. Projects below $500 begin with a 50% deposit. Projects of $500 or more begin with a 30% deposit and can be divided into defined milestones.
- Written scope and deliverables
- Invoice and deposit before work begins
- Milestone billing for larger projects
- Payment instructions included with the invoice
Start here
You’ve finished the manuscript. Let’s finish the book.
Share a few details and receive a recommendation for the right editing, design, or publishing support.
Prefer to talk first? Open WhatsApp →Common questions
Before you send the manuscript.
Do you work with first-time authors?
Yes. You do not need to understand every publishing term before getting in touch. Share where you are, and I will recommend the right next step.
Can you prepare both paperback and ebook editions?
Yes. Print and ebook editions require different production methods. Your files can be prepared for one or both formats as part of the same project.
Which publishing platforms do you support?
Support is available for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Lulu, and other common publishing routes depending on the project.
How long will my project take?
The schedule depends on word count, manuscript condition, service scope, and the number of formats. Your timeline is confirmed before work begins.
Will I retain ownership of my book?
Yes. You retain ownership of your manuscript and finished book. Confidentiality and file handling can be documented in the project agreement.
Can you work with an AI-assisted manuscript?
Yes, provided you have the rights to the material. AI-assisted drafts often need additional consistency, accuracy, voice, and structure checks, so a sample review may be required before quoting.