The English village mystery has many incarnations. In books, we have Miss Marple from the Golden Age of mystery fiction. On television–or the telly as the Brits say–we can visit the English countryside with its thatched cottages, rambling roses, and...
This is part three of a three part series on becoming an author assistant by Adriel Wiggins, virtual assistant and continuity editor. In this post, I’m answering questions from Sara Rosett, mystery author. You can also find several questions and their answers in Part...
This is part two of a three part series on becoming an author assistant by Adriel Wiggins, virtual assistant and continuity editor. So now you’ve decided to be an author assistant. Great! Here are a few tips on how to build a professional business: 1. Build a website...
This is part one of a three part series on becoming an author assistant by Adriel Wiggins, virtual assistant and continuity editor. So you love reading and want to read more free books and get paid to do so! Or maybe you just really love a particular author and want...
This is part three of a three part series on working with author assistants. In this post, I’m answering questions from my assistant, Adriel, and then Adriel answers my questions. Read on for the most frequently asked questions about working with author assistants....
This is part two of a three part series on working with author assistants. So now you’ve found an assistant. Great! Here are a few tips on how to get off to a smooth start: 1. Start small Give your assistant one or two tasks and see how it goes. Don’t overload them...
This is part one of a three part series on working with author assistants. Some people think being an indie author means doing it all yourself, but that’s not always the case. Even from the beginning of my indie writing career I outsourced plenty of tasks like cover...
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Will you read my book? No. I’m sorry, but that’s not possible. If you’re looking for free feedback, your best bet is to find readers in your genre. These should be people who love your genre and read tons of books in that genre. Ask for their thoughts: what did...
I love a deal. The words “free” and “sale” can make my day, but I’ve also learned that when it comes to my author business, a bargain sometimes costs money in the long run. Conversely, I’ve also discovered that as an authorpeneur it often pays to spend instead of...
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