Non-Fiction Book Typesetting
Budget: $30 – $250 AUD
Typesetting Brief
Project Overview
I am preparing a short, high-quality performance manual for sport and require professional typesetting to produce a small number of printed, bound copies (proof + limited run). Print quality matters.
Length: ~80–90 pages
Format: Paperback, perfect bound
Structure: ~12 main sections
Audience: Coaches, competitive athletes, high-performance practitioners
Tone: Structured, disciplined, technical — no motivational or promotional language
Trim Size & Layout (Fixed)
Trim size: 6" × 9"
Inside margin (gutter): 18–20 mm minimum
Outside margin: 12–15 mm
Top/bottom: Generous margins for calm, readable pages
Binding: Perfect bound
Scope of Work
Interior Typesetting
Professional print-ready layout
Clear hierarchy (headings, subheadings, body text, callouts)
Consistent styling across sections
Text-focused content
~12 full-page illustrations, one at the opening of each section (artwork supplied)
Cover Typesetting
Simple, clean front and back cover layout
Spine text included
Print-ready cover layout
Typography
Modern serif or hybrid typeface
High legibility is essential
No decorative or novelty fonts
Proper kerning, leading, and control of widows/orphans
Deliverables
Final Word (.docx) version reflecting the typeset layout
Final print-ready PDF (interior + cover)
CMYK, embedded fonts
One round of minor corrections included
Materials Provided
Final manuscript (Word or Google Docs)
Defined heading structure
Full-page illustration files
Basic branding direction (minimal, professional)
Out of Scope
Illustration creation
Copyediting or proofreading
Timeline
Turnaround: 2–3 days from manuscript handover
Budget
AUD $30 fixed
Required Experience
Demonstrated experience typesetting non-fiction print books
Project Overview
I am preparing a short, high-quality performance manual for sport and require professional typesetting to produce a small number of printed, bound copies (proof + limited run). Print quality matters.
Length: ~80–90 pages
Format: Paperback, perfect bound
Structure: ~12 main sections
Audience: Coaches, competitive athletes, high-performance practitioners
Tone: Structured, disciplined, technical — no motivational or promotional language
Trim Size & Layout (Fixed)
Trim size: 6" × 9"
Inside margin (gutter): 18–20 mm minimum
Outside margin: 12–15 mm
Top/bottom: Generous margins for calm, readable pages
Binding: Perfect bound
Scope of Work
Interior Typesetting
Professional print-ready layout
Clear hierarchy (headings, subheadings, body text, callouts)
Consistent styling across sections
Text-focused content
~12 full-page illustrations, one at the opening of each section (artwork supplied)
Cover Typesetting
Simple, clean front and back cover layout
Spine text included
Print-ready cover layout
Typography
Modern serif or hybrid typeface
High legibility is essential
No decorative or novelty fonts
Proper kerning, leading, and control of widows/orphans
Deliverables
Final Word (.docx) version reflecting the typeset layout
Final print-ready PDF (interior + cover)
CMYK, embedded fonts
One round of minor corrections included
Materials Provided
Final manuscript (Word or Google Docs)
Defined heading structure
Full-page illustration files
Basic branding direction (minimal, professional)
Out of Scope
Illustration creation
Copyediting or proofreading
Timeline
Turnaround: 2–3 days from manuscript handover
Budget
AUD $30 fixed
Required Experience
Demonstrated experience typesetting non-fiction print books