🎯 Author Virtual Assistant Services – Now Booking!
Hi, I’m Sherry (some of you know me as S.A. Soule). If you’re an author or publisher drowning in emails, promo tasks, and publishing to-dos, you’re not alone. With over 14 years of experience in the publishing industry, I now offer virtual assistant services designed to make your author life easier, so you can focus on writing your next book. I'd love to be your publishing sidekick!
Title: How a Virtual Assistant Can Boost Your Author Business (and Save Your Sanity)
If you're an indie author or small publisher, you already know that writing the book is only half the job. Between marketing, formatting, launch prep, and staying on top of reader communication, the behind-the-scenes work can get overwhelming fast. That’s where a virtual assistant for authors comes in.
With the right support, you can stay organized, consistent, and focused on what matters most—writing your next book.
✍️ What Does a Virtual Assistant Do for Authors?
A virtual assistant (VA) provides professional, behind-the-scenes help with the everyday tasks that keep your author business running. Whether you're prepping for a release, updating your backlist, or trying to stay on top of reader engagement, a VA can handle everything from emails to formatting to content creation.
Here’s a sample of the services an author-focused VA can offer:
✅ Managing inbox and reader inquiries
✅ Writing/scheduling and building your newsletters
✅ Writing/editing blurbs, ad copy, taglines, and author bios (SEO analytical algorithm)
✅ Organizing book launches, blog tours, and ARC tracking
✅ Posting to social media and marketing
✅ Helping manage and post in your Facebook group
✅ Creating promotional graphics for releases and events
✅ Proofreading bonus scenes, newsletters, or short content
✅ Uploading to KDP, Draft2Digital, or IngramSpark
✅ Tracking deadlines and managing your editorial calendar
✅ Communicating with beta readers or review teams
✅ Manuscript formatting and conversion using Vellum
✅ Handle BookFunnel group promos
Whether you’re launching your debut or juggling a growing backlist, having a VA means you don’t have to do it all alone.
📚 Why Authors Work with Virtual Assistants
Authors hire VAs for many reasons: to save time, reduce stress, and maintain a professional presence across platforms. But most importantly, it helps you spend less time on admin—and more time on writing.
If you’re constantly pulled in a dozen directions, handing off the behind-the-scenes work can be a game-changer.
💬 How Much Does It Cost?
Many virtual assistant services for authors start around $30/hour, with discounts for monthly packages or bundled services. You can also hire a VA for one-off tasks like updating your newsletter, prepping a launch, or proofreading a bonus chapter.
📝 Ready to Work with a VA?
If you're looking for a reliable partner who understands the publishing industry, supports indie authors, and actually enjoys the admin side of things—I’ve got you. With over 10 years of experience as a ghostwriter, editor, and publishing professional, I offer customizable Virtual Assistant packages to fit your needs.
Let me take care of the logistics—so you can get back to what you love: writing books.
📩 eMail me or get in touch to check availability.
