BB | Author's Virtual Assistant
SERVICES
Would you like to do less admin and more writing? Hiring me as your trustworthy, dependable and efficient Virtual Assistant is the answer!
Let me help you with your backend work so you can concentrate on creating your story. I have over 25 years of experience in admin work and can tackle any project, large or small, that you throw my way. I do recognize cost concerns are an issue, especially with independent authors, and I will always be sensitive to that fact.
You can use these services à la carte or by contract for a specified amount of hours each week. Please get in touch with me and we'll work together to come up with a cost-effective, time-saving plan.
Additionally, I offer consultations to authors that are new to the self-publishing world. I can help you get started and create an action plan so you'll feel more secure as you get ready to publish your first book.
Although I will gladly work with any author, my preferred genres are romance, young adult, contemporary fiction, thriller/mystery, cozy mystery and biography.
General Business Services
Let me take care of these time consuming tasks so you can get back to writing.
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Email Management
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Social Media Admin/Management
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Scheduling - Personal and Events
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ARC Management
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Affiliate Link Management
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Basic Website Creation and/or Website Updates
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Deadline Management
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Spreadsheet Creation/Tracking
Publicity and Promotion
Sometimes getting your name out there is hard - I can help!
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Blogger Outreach
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Facebook/Instagram/Bookbub Ad Creation
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Giveaway Promotions/Prize Distribution
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Newsletter Creation/Distribution
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Brand Merchandise Creation/Ordering
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AMS Ads
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Identifying and Contacting Book Reviewers
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Researching Conventions for Advertising and Appearances
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Creation of Promo Art (via Bookbrush or Canva)
Book Services
The services below can be combined or used separately.
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Critical Beta Reading
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Proofreading
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Cover Coordination
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Series Bible
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Release Day Planning
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Story/Plot Workshopping
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Developmental Editing
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Title Placement and Management on All Major Platforms (Amazon, Kindle Vella, Kobo, Nook, iTunes, Google Play)
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Book Formatting (using Vellum)
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Audiobook Production Proof
Research and Personal
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General or Exhaustive Research, i.e. character occupations, following threads on social media and summarizing key points, search terms, successful keywords for listing your book
About Me
I've been involved in business since I managed a movie theater while I was in high school and college... which seems like eons ago. My husband and I relocated to Vermont in 2017 and I decided I no longer wanted to work in a corporate environment. Since I love reading, combining that love with my business skills was a natural fit. I became one of those lucky people that gets to work in a field I'm passionate about, assisting authors in making their publishing dreams come true.
When I'm not working or reading I'm usually cooking, hanging out with my husband, traveling, searching for the ever elusive perfect Vermont swimming hole or enjoying a good glass of wine.
Please see my client reviews section for testimonials from authors that I have worked with.
