Professional Virtual Author's Assistant Services:

• inventory and organize source documents
• research the target reader
• fact check information
• get necessary permissions when quoting other's work
• proofread the manuscript
• coordinate professional peer and target reader reviews
• research potential publishers
• do a competitive analysis
• prepare the manuscript to submit to the publisher

• coordinate the process including sourcing book designers
• coordinate testimonial requests
• get the ISBN
• get the library cataloging information
• obtain the bar code
• organize the book printing
• review the printer's proof
• get the copyright registered

• coordinate the book marketing activities
• coordinate the author web site (or page) and media kit
• send out copies for early book reviews
• get listed and maximize the book's Amazon web page
• create a virtual book tour
• organize a live book event
• enter book awards competitions

Why hire a Virtual Author's Assistant?

Author’s assistants have been around for well over 100 years. Successful authors have always relied on assistants to handle all the administrative and professional duties that the author just doesn’t have time for. Now it is possible for most authors to have part-time assistance by partnering with a Virtual Author’s Assistant.

Here are four reasons authors find author’s assistants invaluable:

1. There is just too much work for one person. So many new or aspiring authors have day jobs and they don’t have the time to do all the tasks of the author.

2. An author’s assistant has special expertise. Look for someone with training and experience in doing what you need to have done. Trained author’s assistants understand the industry, the technology and have already established resources and connections.

3. The cost is greater when you do it yourself. There is a high learning curve for anyone who has never made the publishing journey. Whether the author is paid $70 an hour or $270 an hour as a coach, therapist, attorney or entrepreneur, the author’s assistant is a tremendous value at a much lower per-hour cost. With an author’s assistant the author has the freedom to concentrate on those things only the author can do, especially writing the best book he or she can.

4. There is synergy in a collaborative effort. An author’s assistant is there to help you take each step so precious little time goes by between your writing and preparation for publishing and marketing. If you set the timetable and the budget, the author’s assistant will be there to give you the confidence you are heading in the right directions.