L. Thorne

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

• Accomplished Author, Editor, and Publication Designer with extensive experience in high-volume book production and serial publications. Expert in managing the full lifecycle of book creation, including typesetting, custom cover design, and Amazon KDP distribution. Proven track record of delivering professional-grade visuals and layout for a long-running Novella Series and regional publications.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Software Proficiency: Adobe Illustrator (Primary), Photoshop, InDesign

• Publishing Platforms: Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing), Print-on-Demand Logistics

• Design Expertise: Book Cover Art, Interior Typesetting, Digital & Print Layout

• Content Management: Copy Editing, Editorial Oversight, Visual Branding

• Emerging Tech: AI-assisted image and video generation for creative media

SELECTED PUBLICATION EXPERIENCE

• Lead Designer & Editor | The Continuing Chronicles of Sherlock Holmes

• Manage complete production for a series of over 70 published novellas.

• Execute all typesetting and interior formatting to ensure professional Amazon KDP standards.

• Design custom cover art and graphics, maintaining consistent branding across a high-volume series.