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Hey! Coach Zach here. I'm a climbing gym owner and head coach. I've built a system to help climbers acquire the skills and confidence they need to live their dreams and get there faster than they thought possible. That system is now a fully edited manuscript, and I need a designer to bring it to life. I want to partner with someone who will engage deeply with the content so we can optimize the learning experience. I'm looking for a designer with expertise in educational formatting who can also create a design aesthetic that makes people actually want to turn the next page. I'm easy to work with and have years of outstanding experience here on Upwork. Project Scope: 30,000 words 20 graphics, 50 exercise images, 20 photos Preliminary graphics complete—open to refinement for cohesion or augmentation if the design requires it Self-publishing via Amazon KDP in early 2026 What I Need: Interior design & layout that optimizes learning (handle training sequences, diagrams, callouts—KDP print + ebook ready) Cover design KDP publication Bonus: Marketing support, pre-launch strategy, KDP optimization Ideal Candidate: Portfolio of nonfiction/instructional book design Proven track record: manuscript → published on KDP Engages with content to enhance learning through design Won't make it look like every other boring training manual To Apply: Share: Portfolio (especially instructional nonfiction) Your process for manuscript-to-published projects Timeline and cost estimate once you review the assets I'll provide PDFs of my manuscript excerpts plus training manuals that inspire me (and ones to avoid). I'm looking forward to partnering with the right partner. Onwards & Upwards, Coach Zach Want to learn more about me? Check out IG: @coach_zach_fletcher