Making New Friends: Book Proofreading and Publishing

Project Title: Making New Friends Client: Nike Moradeyo Role: Proofreader and Publishing Expert Genre: Self-Help / Personal Development

Overview: Nike Moradeyo reached out to me for professional proofreading support as she prepared to publish her empowering self-help book, Making New Friends. The book offers practical insights and encouragement to individuals who want to build meaningful connections but struggle with fear, insecurity, or past friendship disappointments.

🔹 Proofreading: I carefully reviewed the manuscript to correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure errors, ensuring the text was clear, consistent, and polished. My focus was on refining the writing while preserving Nike’s authentic and motivational voice. I also checked for formatting inconsistencies and minor style issues that could affect readability.

🔹 Book Cover Design: I collaborated with Nike to design a clean, visually appealing book cover that reflects the warmth and welcoming tone of her message. From layout to typography and color choices, I guided the design process to ensure it would appeal to her target audience and stand out in both print and digital stores.

🔹 Book Formatting: I formatted the manuscript for both print and digital platforms, ensuring consistency in layout, chapter headings, margins, and spacing. The final product was visually professional and met industry standards for publication.

🔹 Book Publishing Guidance and Assistance: I provided hands-on support throughout the publishing process, helping Nike upload her book to Amazon KDP, reviewing metadata such as title, description, and keywords, and ensuring compliance with platform requirements. I also offered guidance on pricing and publishing options to support a successful launch.

Outcome: Nike successfully published Making New Friends, a practical, encouraging guide for individuals navigating friendship challenges. With a polished interior, a professional cover, and a smooth publishing process, the book was launched confidently and now serves as a valuable resource for her readers.

Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Making-New-Friends-Simple-Guide-ebook/dp/B0DWN1BWYY