Author Personal Assistant Support
Behind every published book is more than just writing.
There are inboxes to manage. ARC teams to coordinate. Launch timelines to organise. Blogger emails to send. Deadlines to track.
As your Author Personal Assistant, I provide thoughtful, structured backend support so you can focus on what truly matters — writing stories.
VA for the Daydreamers supports indie and published authors worldwide with calm, organised execution behind the scenes.
You write. I organise.
Who This Is For
This service is ideal for:
• Indie authors building their careers
• Self-published writers preparing for launch
• Authors feeling overwhelmed by admin
• Growing authors ready for professional support
• Published authors wanting consistent backend structure
If you’re serious about your author career but stretched thin behind the scenes, this is for you.
01
Inbox & Email Management
Stay connected without drowning in your inbox.
• Organising and categorising emails
• Filtering and flagging priority messages
• Responding to general enquiries (as delegated)
• Managing ARC and blogger communication
• Creating organised folder systems
Perfect for authors who feel buried in daily correspondence.
03
Blogger & PR Outreach Tracking
Support with visibility admin — without becoming your marketing agency.
• Outreach email coordination
• Tracking blogger responses
• Follow-up reminders
• Organising review schedules
• Maintaining media contact lists
Execution support, not strategy development.
05
Launch Admin & Scheduling Support
Calm structure during busy release periods.
• Creating launch timelines
• Tracking promotional dates
• Organising ARC milestones
• Coordinating calendar reminders
• Monitoring task completion
This ensures nothing slips through the cracks.
02
ARC & Street Team Coordination
Structured, organised reader engagement.
• ARC tracking spreadsheets
• Sending ARC reminders
• Collecting review confirmations
• Coordinating street team updates
• Managing communication timelines
• Tracking release-day reviews
This keeps launches organised without the chaos.
04
Newsletter & Reader List Admin
Backend support for reader communication.
• Uploading newsletter content
• Formatting and scheduling emails
• Managing subscriber lists
• Cleaning and segmenting lists
• Tracking send dates
(Newsletter writing available only if discussed — otherwise this is administrative support.)
06
Calendar & Deadline Management
Professional structure for your author career.
• Tracking writing deadlines
• Managing submission timelines
• Scheduling promo dates
• Organising virtual events or appearances
• Coordinating reminders
Because missed deadlines cost momentum.
How Support Works
Author PA support is offered on a monthly retainer basis.
• Reserved hours each month
• Clear scope of work
• Structured onboarding
• Ongoing communication
• Flexible across time zones
Currently accepting limited author clients to ensure intentional, high-quality support.
Packages
1
The First Draft
8 hours
For emerging indie authors building their foundation.
Perfect for newer authors who need structured backend support while growing their readership and preparing for launches.
Best for:
• Early-stage indie authors
• First or second release
• Building ARC and reader systems
2
The Final Manuscript
15 hours
Consistent support for authors ready to grow.
Designed for authors with active releases, ongoing reader engagement, and structured launch cycles.
Best for:
• Multi-book authors
• Authors with active ARC teams
• Writers running multiple promos per year
3
The Published Edition
20+ hours
Full backend support for established authors.
For high-output, scaling, or traditionally published authors who need ongoing structured coordination and consistent administrative execution.
Best for:
• Established indie authors
• Traditionally published authors
• Authors managing multiple series
• Writers juggling deadlines and promo cycles
A Note From Me
As a lifelong reader and creative business owner, I understand the emotional and logistical side of bringing stories into the world.
You don’t need to do every spreadsheet, reminder, and follow-up yourself.
Let’s build structure around your creativity, not stress.
Add-On Launch Intensives
During high-demand launch months, additional support hours can be added to your retainer to ensure smooth coordination and execution.
Important Info
Author PA support focuses on administrative execution and coordination. Marketing strategy, social media management, and graphic design services are not included unless agreed upon separately.