Book Formatting Specialist

Job Description

About Us At Whole Heart Publishing, we bring love stories to life—stories that uplift women and honor real connection. We’re looking for a Book Formatting Specialist who is hardworking and extremely attentive to detail to help bring these stories to readers around the world. The Role We’re seeking a Book Formatting Specialist to prepare romance novels for publication. This role focuses on ensuring every book meets professional publishing standards while delivering a seamless reading experience for readers across eBook and print platforms. You’ll work closely with our publishing team to format manuscripts using industry-standard formatting practices and Vellum. The role involves maintaining consistency across titles, preparing clean and publication-ready files, and ensuring every book is formatted to a high professional standard. The ideal candidate understands that formatting is more than arranging text on a page—it’s about creating a polished product that enhances readability and reflects the quality of the story within. Who You Are You have professional experience formatting books for publication, preferably within the romance genre. You are proficient in Vellum and understand the requirements for both eBook and print formats. You have a strong eye for detail and can spot inconsistencies in layout, styling, and presentation. You understand publishing standards and best practices for front matter, chapter formatting, page design, and print preparation. You are highly organized and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a remote environment. You are collaborative, receptive to feedback, and committed to producing high-quality work. Why Join Us? Meaningful Work: Help bring stories to readers by ensuring every book is polished, professional, and publication-ready. Long-Term Opportunities: Join a growing publishing team producing multiple romance titles across various subgenres. Remote Freedom: Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote working environment. Compensation Details will be shared with shortlisted candidates and may vary based on experience and project scope. How To Apply Please send your CV and any relevant formatting samples or portfolio materials to hiring@wholeheartpublishing.com . If available, include examples of books you have formatted for publication. List the subject line of the email as: Application for Book Formatting Specialist – \[Your Name] . Only applicants with the correct subject line will be considered. Qualifications Experience in book publishing, book formatting, or a related field Proficiency with Vellum (required) Experience preparing both eBook and print-ready files Strong understanding of publishing standards and book layout best practices Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to work independently and manage deadlines in a remote setting Experience formatting romance novels is highly preferred This is a fully remote, long-term contractual opportunity. If you're passionate about creating polished books that provide readers with a seamless reading experience, we'd love to hear from you.