"My author's assistant is a pro who consistently minimizes my publishing costs and maximizes my book sales. It's just that simple."

Finally, there is a single resource for the busy author to find the professional help you need.

Read more about the 24 essential services authors ask for most - and which author's assistants are specially trained to provide.

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Virtual Author’s Assistant: A High Demand Niche at Sparkplugging.com (July 2009)
Recently I was introduced to Jan B. King, a publishing strategist and a publisher-turned-coach with over 30 years in the publishing industry. She created a training program, VirtualAuthorsAssistants.com, especially for VAs who want to work with authors in the publishing field because this is a very high demand industry.

I love to read and this program really piqued my interest because to me, it’s very original and not a niche I ever realized existed. I always figured authors had their editors and publishing staff to do this stuff but not every author has those resources at their disposal.
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Interview with Jan King at Virtual Assistant – THE Blog About Our Industry by Kathie M. Thomas, founder, A. Clayton’s Secretary (July 2009)

Many Virtual Assistants are seeing a relationship between the services they offer and the needs that authors have. There’s a direct connection or perfect marriage between the two industries.

I am privileged to share with you an interview with Jan King on this topic.
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Dan Poynter Recommends Our Virtual Author's Assistant Training In His February 2009 Publishing Poynters Newsletter!

Would you like to become a Virtual Author's Assistant and be featured in this directory? Imagine working in publishing, learning the skills you need to get your book published, helping other to publish their books and getting paid in the process.

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