You wrote the book.
Let’s get it into your reader’s hands
plus keep in touch with your audience.
What’s an author to do who is consumed with writing 24/7 and doesn’t know lots about marketing or what is really needed for their book? Turn to the support of an experienced author’s assistant.
Whether you’re a published author, an indie author, or an emerging author, our support services can meet you where you are plus aid you in moving forward.
When an author stops marketing a title, the sales will drop off for this book. In today’s publishing world, more of the marketing responsibilities fall on the shoulders of the author. There’s always a big push when a book is first released but after that some let the book fade away when it comes to their marketing. It’s vital for an author to have a platform.
Did you know a book can be launched more than once? A book launch is just a fancy name for a marketing technique designed to create interest in a book and initiate sales for the book. Launches can (and should) happen several times during the lifetime of a title. Sadly, not all authors realize this and readers miss out on getting introduced to some satisfying, impressive, and informative books.
It’s our pleasure to help authors take the books they’ve poured their hearts and souls into and find creative, effective ways to get these books into the hands of your readers. Plus, we excel at helping authors repurpose their marketing content because it’s understood you’re are prioritizing writing your books verses writing marketing materials…or our authors take comfort tapping into our copywriting (and ghostwriting) services to lend an extra hand when something needs pulled together for their marketing.
Our Author Assistant Support Services include:
- As a research assistant collecting info to aid an author in learning about geographic areas, time periods, technical details, or other specific topics relevant to the writing process.
- Creating a character spreadsheet to assist fiction authors in capturing everyone contained in the book plus note key elements, character traits, and other vital elements.
- Assisting authors with setting up Scrivener or Trello cards to organize their story plots or organize chapters for non-fiction writing.
- Proofreading, editing, and ghostwriting services.
- Marketing support services.
- Social media management services including copywriting social media posts, creating graphics, and scheduling posts.
- Blogging support.
- Kindle eBook creation services.
- Newsletter and list building services.
- Working with author to develop and expand their author’s platform.
- Design one sheets for specific books or as a speaker’s one sheet for speaking engagements.
- Consulting with authors to repurpose their content into marketing materials.
- Working with author to set up and maintain their Amazon Central Page as well as upload their books on Amazon.
- Creating book launches.
- Creating giveaways.
- Strategies for establishing a presence on Goodreads.
- Running ad campaigns on Amazon or Bookbub.
Many of the marketing services we provide can be (and have been) applied to supporting authors. If you see a marketing service listed on our website and you are interested in marketing this way for your title(s), let’s talk.
PLEASE NOTE: MaplewoodVA does not provide the following services:
- Website design or website maintenance services though we do consult with and have preferred providers we can refer to you.
- Act as a sales rep to sell your book. You are looking for an outside salesperson. We do work with you to market (aka create product awareness) and bring attention to your book.
- Book interviews or book signings. You are looking for a booking agent.
- Cover design services. You are looking for a graphic designer with book cover experience.
- Agent or Publicity Services.
Read what others have to say…
In a just a short time, Ruth Martin has changed my professional life. I hired her, terrified of all of the social media I knew I should be pursuing as a published author. Ruth took it all in hand and quickly launched me forward. I am astounded by the number of new readers and overall interest in my books that I’ve gained. Ruth pays for herself!
~Christine Trent, Historical Mystery Author of The Lady of Ashes series and the Florence Nightingale Mysteries series
I brought Ruth on to help out one of my long-term clients. He had written a book and was ready to have it converted to a kindle book to sell on Amazon. Ruth took the reigns and produced a wonderful product even with the obstacles the client presented. I was very pleased with her work, her communication and her knowledge. Would hire her again in a heartbeat!
~Christina Nelson, Virtual Business Manager & WordPress Designer, of Christina-Nelson.com
I’ve worked with Ruth on numerous eBook conversion projects, getting my publications ready for the Kindle market and she is nothing short of AMAZING. Consistently providing excellent value, above-and-beyond customer service and communication, and a truly perfect end result. I am very much invested in the details of my own projects and love knowing that when I send something to Ruth she is equally invested. After the first Kindle project (which was very much an experiment for me) I’ve sent numerous other Kindle projects to Ruth without hesitation. Highly recommended!
~Tess Strand, original Founder of VAForums and Author
Most highly recommend MaplewoodVA.com for terrific virtual assistance in cool stuff like formatting your eBooks and working on marketing.
~Tamara Holland, Author & Artist at Bean Up the Nose Art
I just got the Kindle version of Self-Promotion into Self-Expression and it’s awesome! Big thanks to MaplewoodVA.com. If you are looking for someone to help you with any part of this book publishing process, Ruth is insanely knowledgeable.
~Luz Donahue, Author & Artist at Art by Luz & Pet Portraits with Love
