Non-Fiction Author Assistant Publishing Project Coordinator

The Organised Mind Behind Your Publishing Journey

You’ve finished your manuscript. Now it’s about getting everything else in place.

As a non-fiction author assistant, I help authors manage the publishing process from manuscript to post-launch.

Whether you need full project coordination or help with individual tasks, I keep everything organised so you can focus on writing and running your business.

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“organized, responsive and thorough.”

— Nick Peterson
Independent Non-Fiction Publisher

How I Can Help as Your Non-Fiction Author Assistant

If you’ve got a non-fiction manuscript ready to go but you’re not sure how to pull everything together, I can step in where you need me. I can manage the full project or take specific tasks off your list.

Self-Publishing and Production

I keep your project organised and moving. From building timelines and managing tasks to making sure your launch happens as planned.

ARC and Launch Support

Managing your ARC and review process from start to finish. Finding reviewers, handling sign-ups and distribution, tracking progress and following up. You always know where things stand.

Author Platform Support

I handle your website updates, newsletter formatting and scheduling, blog uploads, and the general upkeep of your online presence so it doesn’t fall to the bottom of your list.

What Clients Say

I've worked with Emma for several years now. She's been nothing short of superb. Responsive. High standards. And she catches errors I miss (which, let's be honest, is invaluable). But what really sets her apart? She's flexible and adaptable – always ready to take on new tasks without missing a beat. If you're looking for an author assistant who actually makes your life easier, I can't recommend Emma highly enough.
Matt J Holmes
Matt J HolmesBusiness Owner and Author
Emma is very organized, responsive, and thorough. She had our entire reviewer campaign infrastructure set up quickly and professionally. I would gladly work with her again.
Nick PetersonIndependent Non-Fiction Publisher
Emma from Virtual M has been my personal VA for two months and I couldn't be more pleased. She is efficient, easy to deal with, researches things for me, is able to adapt and be entrepreneurially oriented for my start up business and fun to deal with. She always over delivers and my social media posts are on point. We have such fun working together! This is success!​
Siska Redman
Siska RedmanRedman Coaching
When I found Emma to be my VA I was truly blessed. Patient, calm and kind, Emma has superb organisational skills and it’s wonderful to work with someone you feel you can totally trust, and who has your best interests at heart. She will put herself out for you in a very caring way. A great ‘ideas’ lady who clearly loves learning, and with me as a client – a children’s author, there is much to learn! Emma you are a gem, and I look forward to a long and happy career working with you.
Lois Davis
Lois Davies – AuthorFish Face Publishing
Emma is approachable, friendly and capable. She is a real people person who is able to engage with multiple stakeholders, across multiple operational platforms, simultaneously. Within all interactions Emma is both confident and capable, whilst effectively working to deliver a workable solution to see the overarching brief. Emma can and will achieve.​
Mark Turner
Mark Turner
I highly recommend Virtual M. Emma was able to help very quickly and very efficiently with my office problem I had. It took a lot of weight off my shoulders as I had been trying to get it sorted myself for weeks. I will use Emma's services again shall the need arise. Five Stars! Thank you again.
Kathleen Charlotte Reiley-Schubert
Kathleen Charlotte Reiley-Schubert
Emma has proven to be an invaluable asset to my author business. She's very quick to learn and takes on every task I give her with enthusiasm. I don't know where I'd be without her!
H B Lyne
H B LyneAuthor of The Shifters of Caerton Fantasy Series
I love working with Emma and give her my highest recommendation as an Author's Assistant. She is reliable, punctual, responsive, knowledgeable, and a joy to work with. We've recently had several complex challenges, and I was so impressed with Emma's dedicated efforts to achieve successful solutions to each. And, she has launched our internet marketing campaign featuring Facebook ads with excellent success. I can write a book, but I couldn't navigate the world of outreach and marketing without Emma. I commend her to you without reservation.
Kris Kassady
Kris KassadyAuthor
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Everything you need to get your non-fiction book published without missing anything important.

Non-Fiction Self-Publishing Checklist

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Professional Memberships and Certifications

Non-Fiction Authors Association Certified Author Assistant Book Publishing
Professional Author Assistant certified