Felicia

Professional Book Editor And Certified KDP Formatter Expert

Book for the Planet • Freelance

Feb 2018 - Present • 8 yrs 7 mos

I hold a BA in Professional & Technical Writing from the University of Texas at Dallas and bring over 8 years of dedicated experience in editorial services, document design, and manuscript preparation. My background bridges the gap between literary storytelling and technical publishing standards, allowing me to handle complex formatting requirements while preserving an author’s unique voice. Work Experience Lead Manuscript Editor & Formatter (Freelance & Agency) | 2018, Present Managed end to end editorial and layout processes for independent authors and small presses. Formatted over 250+ books for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Apple Books, and Kobo, ensuring 100% distribution approval on first submission. Technical & Editorial Specialist | 2016 – 2018 Edited and structured detailed documents, user guides, and publications, mastering typography, visual hierarchy, and precise stylesheet management. Key Achievements And Impact Zero Rejection Formatting: Successfully processed 300+ reflowable EPUBs and print-ready PDFs without a single layout error flag from KDP or IngramSpark. Editorial Quality: Conducted copyediting and proofreading across fiction and non-fiction genres, helping multiple self-published authors reach Amazon Best-Seller status in their respective categories. Technical Mastership: Expert in custom CSS layout adjustments, complex interior styling (drop caps, callouts, custom chapter headers), and advanced table of contents architecture.