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I have a manuscript of poetry presented in both English and French that now needs to be assembled into a single, polished PDF. The aim is a professional presentation suitable for bookshops, literary festivals, and potential print-on-demand services, so typography, margins, headers/footers, and page flow all have to feel like a finished volume rather than a quick export. You will receive the poems in editable text along with a basic ordering. I’m open to your design recommendations—whether the translations sit side-by-side, follow one another on alternating pages, or another elegant solution you suggest—so long as the final document reads smoothly in both languages and maintains a consistent style. What I need from you • A fully formatted, print-ready PDF that meets standard trim sizes (we can confirm dimensions together). • The working file (InDesign, Affinity Publisher, LaTeX, or comparable) so I can make minor updates later. • Clear fonts licensed for commercial use and any style sheet you create. Acceptance criteria 1. Text is free of orphan/widow lines and maintains identical line counts between languages where required. 2. Page numbering, table of contents (if used), and section breaks function correctly when exported. 3. PDF passes a pre-flight check for print (bleeds, embedded fonts, CMYK/RGB settings as appropriate). If you love shaping words into visually striking pages and have experience with bilingual layouts, I’d like to see a short portfolio sample and hear how you would approach this project.
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Hi, I’d love to design and format your bilingual English–French poetry manuscript into a polished, print-ready PDF. I’ll focus on clean typography, balanced margins, page flow, bilingual readability, and professional book styling, while ensuring proper pagination, fonts, spacing, and print pre-flight checks. I can provide the final PDF + editable working file, along with the font/style information for future updates. I’m comfortable working with InDesign, Affinity Publisher, and similar publishing workflows. I can also suggest the most suitable bilingual layout based on the poetry and overall reading experience. Turnaround: 3–5 days depending on manuscript length. I’m available to start immediately. Best, Arjun
₹1,000 INR in 40 days
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I clearly understand your Poetry Book formatting requirements and I’m confident I can deliver this work with high quality and attention to detail. I’m ready to start immediately and will also share samples of my recent work in the chat. - Margisha.
₹1,000 INR in 40 days
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Hi, I’d love to help turn your English/French poetry manuscript into a polished, print-ready book. I have experience with professional document layout and can create a clean bilingual structure with thoughtful typography, spacing, margins, page flow, headers/footers, and section breaks. I’ll ensure the final PDF is suitable for print/POD, with proper font embedding, page numbering, trim/bleed settings, and careful attention to widows, orphans, and bilingual alignment. I can also provide the editable working file and a consistent style sheet using commercially licensed fonts. I’d be happy to share relevant portfolio samples and discuss the best bilingual layout approach for your manuscript. Best regards, Rahul
₹1,000 INR in 40 days
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Hello Client, I hope you're doing well. My name is Yogesh Deshmukh, and I am a professional graphic designer with over five years of full-time freelance experience. I would love the opportunity to collaborate with your brand. After reviewing your requirements, I have a clear understanding of the style enhancements you're seeking for your visual content. I’ve helped many brands refresh their identity and elevate their designs, and I’m confident I can deliver the results you’re looking for. My goal is to support your brand’s growth by creating visuals that connect with your audience and help you reach new customers. I noticed that you need the design work completed as soon as possible—this will not be a problem. I also offer up to **three rounds of revisions** to ensure you are fully satisfied with the final output. **My areas of expertise include:** * Flyer Design * Banner Design * Logo Design * Brochure Design * Poster Design * Illustrations * Business Card Design I would be happy to discuss your project in more detail and begin working right away. Looking forward to your positive response. Thank you. Regards, Yogesh Deshmukh
₹750 INR in 40 days
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Hi, I can format your bilingual English/French poetry manuscript into a polished, print-ready book suitable for bookshops, literary festivals, and print-on-demand. My recommended approach would be a clean facing-page layout, with English on the left and French on the right. This gives each poem enough space and keeps both languages easy to compare without making the pages feel crowded. I can provide: • Print-ready PDF in the agreed trim size • Editable LaTeX source file • Consistent typography, margins, headers, footers, and page numbering • Table of contents and section breaks if required • Commercial-use fonts • Widow/orphan control and careful page flow • Matching line structure between languages where required • Embedded fonts and print pre-flight checks • Bleed and color settings according to the chosen print-on-demand service • A simple style guide for future edits I can also prepare a short custom sample page first so you can review the bilingual layout and typography before the complete manuscript is formatted. I am available to start immediately and can work closely with you on the final trim size and layout style. Best regards, Daniel
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Hello, I can help format your bilingual English/French poetry manuscript into a clean, professional, print-ready PDF. I will pay close attention to typography, margins, page flow, headers/footers, page numbering, spacing, and consistent formatting between the two languages. I will also ensure the final document is carefully checked before delivery and provide the editable working file as requested. I am ready to follow your preferred layout and make revisions based on your requirements
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Hello, Your project aligns perfectly with my area of expertise: interior book layout for professional printing and print-on-demand (specifically Amazon KDP), with a keen focus on typography, margins, headers/footers, and reading flow. My approach for your bilingual collection: For a bilingual poetry collection, I recommend a facing-page layout (French text on the left, English translation on the right); this is the most elegant and readable solution for this type of work, while respecting the unique rhythm of each poem. I can also offer a section-by-section alternating layout if you would prefer to test both options before finalizing. What I deliver: - A fully laid-out, print-ready PDF using standard trim sizes that we will confirm together - Rigorous checking for widows and orphans, and maintenance of visual consistency between the two languages - Functional pagination, table of contents, and section breaks - The source file for future edits - Commercial-license fonts and a documented style sheet Please note that I work primarily in Word and Affinity Publisher (not InDesign); while this does not affect the quality of the final output, I prefer to be transparent about the software used for the editable file. I would be happy to show you an example of a book layout I have previously completed and discuss technical details (bleed, font embedding, color profile) before we begin. Proposed rate: ₹750/hour. I look forward to discussing this with you, ABDRAMAN IBRAHIM
₹750 INR in 40 days
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Hi, I’d love to turn your English–French poetry manuscript into a beautifully designed, print-ready book. I specialize in book formatting, poetry typesetting and bilingual layouts, with careful attention to line breaks, spacing, typography and page flow. ✨ What you’ll get: • Elegant English–French layout • Professional typography & page design • Print-ready PDF • Editable source file • Embedded commercial fonts • Clean TOC, page numbers & section breaks • Final print pre-flight check I’ll also recommend the best bilingual format—side-by-side or sequential—based on readability and visual impact. I can share relevant samples and start immediately. Let’s turn your poems into a book readers will want to hold. Best, Anjali
₹750 INR in 40 days
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I can help you with this. I understand you need the scanned PDFs converted into an editable Word document, while keeping the original structure and formatting as close as possible. I’ll use OCR to convert the text, then carefully check the output against the original scans to correct any errors. I’ll also make sure the headings, sub-headings, numbering, bold/italic text, paragraph breaks, and Word styles are properly maintained. I pay close attention to details, especially when accuracy is important, and I’ll make sure the final DOCX is clean and ready for you to continue editing without unnecessary corrections. I’m available to start immediately and can also do a sample page first so you can check the quality before proceeding with the full project. Looking forward to working with you.
₹800 INR in 78 days
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I can do this on LaTeX. I have experience working with LateX for 5 years. Therefore, I can offer my help.I've done similar projects before and I know what to do.
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