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In The Self-Publishing Manual by Dan Poynter, he points out in
the first chapter that most people want to pen a book and, in fact, have
the ability to do so, but few possess the necessary drive and even fewer
are organized enough to make it happen.
As a writer and CIPA member, you probably have already discovered the
multitude of details involved in the book publishing process. These
begin with the development and creation of chapters for your book,
progress to editing, then move on to publishing and marketing. But if
your passion’s writing, you likely prefer to devote your time to
creating your book rather than focusing on the details of getting it
published. Collaborating with an author’s assistant offers a valuable
partnership that will provide you with the opportunity to focus on what
you love to do—write—while the author’s assistant attends to the details
of getting your book through the publishing process.
A Certified Author’s Assistant provides support in each step of the book
creation process, from writing to publishing to marketing. With advances
in technology, the twenty-first century assistant is now virtual. A
virtual assistant collaborates with various clients, helping them manage
the daily administrative, technical, and creative projects for their
business. And we all know that books are big business!
You may not be aware of the section in the CIPA Directory and on the
CIPA web site where you’ll find a category called “Virtual Author
Support.” Maybe you’ve seen this section and wondered, what in the heck
is virtual author support and how would it be a benefit to me?
Some of the many projects a professional author’s assistant can help you
with include research; acquiring ISBNs and LCCNs; purchasing domain
names; setting up Web site hosting; building or maintaining your Web
site; setting up shopping carts, autoresponders, and affiliate programs;
creating blogs and e-newsletters; helping with a virtual book tour or
speaking engagements; and various other marketing avenues for promoting
your book.
Some people believe they can do it all—and some can. But why not free up
your time so you can focus on more important details, such as writing
your next book or finishing the one you’re working on? Enjoy the
benefits of working with a collaborative partner who is trained to help
authors take their books from writing concept to publishing success.
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Karen L. Reddick, MVA, certified author’s assistant and author of The
A-Z Guide: The Best Ways To Work With A VA, has 30+ years of
administrative experience. She owns V-And-E-Services and The Red Pen
Editor, providing virtual assistance and editorial services to authors,
writers, and speakers. Contact: Karen@VandEServices.com. Web sites:
www.VandEServices.com & www.TheRedPenEditor.com.
Kelly Johnson, certified author’s assistant and owner of Cornerstone
Virtual Assistance, specializes in working with authors and coaches. For
more information, please visit www.cornerstoneva.com or contact Kelly at
303-840-5994 or
kjohnson@cornerstoneva.com
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