Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Virtual M Non-Fiction Author Assistant ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://virtualm.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://virtualm.co.uk/blog/) - Practical advice and guidance for self-publishing authors. Tips on book launches, publishing timelines, marketing and more from Virtual M. - [The 8 Stages of Self-Publishing Your Non-Fiction Book](https://virtualm.co.uk/stages-of-self-publishing-a-non-fiction-book/) - A practical guide to the 8 stages of self-publishing a non-fiction book, from manuscript to launch. 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A signed service agreement will be provided prior to commencement of any work.ConfidentialityWe will keep confidential all information disclosed by you or your representatives in ## Categories - [Self-Publishing Guidance](https://virtualm.co.uk/category/self-publishing-guidance/) - Clear, practical guidance for non-fiction authors navigating the self-publishing process — from manuscript preparation through to publication. ## Tags - [self-publishing](https://virtualm.co.uk/tag/self-publishing/) - [non-fiction](https://virtualm.co.uk/tag/non-fiction/) - [book launch](https://virtualm.co.uk/tag/book-launch/) - [manuscript to publication](https://virtualm.co.uk/tag/manuscript-to-publication/) - [publishing timeline](https://virtualm.co.uk/tag/publishing-timeline/) - [ARC readers](https://virtualm.co.uk/tag/arc-readers/) - [Vellum formatting](https://virtualm.co.uk/tag/vellum-formatting/) - [KDP](https://virtualm.co.uk/tag/kdp/) - [IngramSpark](https://virtualm.co.uk/tag/ingramspark/) - [book marketing](https://virtualm.co.uk/tag/book-marketing/) - [indie publishing](https://virtualm.co.uk/tag/indie-publishing/) - [self-publishing checklist](https://virtualm.co.uk/tag/self-publishing-checklist/) - [author assistant](https://virtualm.co.uk/tag/author-assistant/) - [publishing project management](https://virtualm.co.uk/tag/publishing-project-management/) - [business book](https://virtualm.co.uk/tag/business-book/)