If you are a freelance writer, you are probably busy from sun up to late night trying to keep your business going.<\/p>\n
Authors, likewise, find it difficult to get it all done. Successful publishing and book promotion is more than a full-time job.<\/p>\n
Do you sometimes resent having to do those mundane tasks\u2014the non-creative work?
\nIf you have trouble getting it all done, why not hire an assistant?<\/p>\n
It\u2019s common for busy entrepreneurs to hire employees to help out. Well, you\u2019re running a business, and you could use help. Why continue struggling to do it all yourself? <\/p>\n
I\u2019ve actually hired help throughout my career. I hired a friend to type a complete book into my computer. The original manuscript was created on a typewriter. She also used to help me get query letters out. And I\u2019ve paid my grandchildren to man-handle boxes of books when I needed to move them from place to place. When they were younger, they used to help me prepare promotional mailings. <\/p>\n
What are some of the things an assistant could do to help your business run more smoothly and\/or to increase your bottom line? Here are a few ideas. I\u2019d love to hear your stories of working with an assistant (an intern, perhaps). An assistant could handle all or some of the following:<\/p>\n
\u2022\tOrganize and send out your query letters.
\n\u2022\tDo marketing, book or business research.
\n\u2022\tHandle your social media accounts.
\n\u2022\tDo typing.
\n\u2022\tWrite and post at least some of your blogs.
\n\u2022\tRespond to emails.
\n\u2022\tFill out forms, including interview questionnaires.
\n\u2022\tConduct interviews for articles or your book.
\n\u2022\tSeek out new venues and book speaking engagements.
\n\u2022\tDesign and send out promo material.
\n\u2022\tDo filing.
\n\u2022\tKeep your website updated.
\n\u2022\tMake follow-up calls.
\n\u2022\tRun errands.
\n\u2022\tWork with graphic designers and printers.
\n\u2022\tPack and ship books.
\n\u2022\tMake your travel arrangements
\n\u2022\tTake over in the office when you are traveling.
\n\u2022\tDesign online courses in your topic and implement them.
\n\u2022\tKeep your appointment calendar.
\n\u2022\tSend invoices and chase down money owed.
\n\u2022\tMake copies of handouts, promo material, etc.
\n\u2022\tKeep track of inventory.
\n\u2022\tGet quotes from printers
\n\u2022\tSet up appointments with clients, etc.<\/p>\n
Now there are 25 things that the right assistant could do for you while you are busy writing, speaking, designing new programs\/products and handling those other things that increase your chances of success in this business.<\/p>\n
I have to tell you that I had trouble stopping this list. I originally planned to list 10 things. Then a couple of other great ideas came to me and I continued on to 12. Before I finished proofing this, I had 15 and then 20 ideas. When I decided to stop at 25, I was still coming up with jobs for the assistant. In fact, I\u2019ve convinced myself that I should start interviewing potential assistants to help me in my busy business. Maybe I could spend more time walking on the beach\u2014er, uh, I mean writing and promoting\u2026<\/p>\n
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