Virtual Assistant for a children’s book author

I am a self-published children’s book author and publisher looking for a virtual assistant to manage the launch of my new book. You will manage my book release plan to ensure a successful launch. The ideal candidate must be available for at least 20 hours of work monthly.

Responsibilities
As my virtual assistant, you will:
• Research, manage and generate reviews for the book.
• Research tools and references for a successful launch and post-sales
• Handle my marketing activities such as blogs and social media

What I have
To help you succeed,
• I have a detailed marketing strategy plan which you can follow to implement alongside your ideas
• I am open to providing trainings as required to support your growth as it relates to the business
• I have all the details of the book on my website wafunkpublishing (dot) com

Could you please answer the following questions when submitting a proposal?
1. Could you also tell me what you understand about my book and target audience from my website?
2. What strategies would you adopt to make my book launch successful? Please include a realistic timeframe and measurable milestones.
3. Describe your recent experience with similar projects

Required Skills
• Must be familiar with basic document editing packages like Office 365.
• Good communication skills
• A solid understanding of the use of a range of social media platforms, particularly in relation to research
• Good copywriting and editing skills
• Creative skills for graphic designs

Conclusion
Experience working with a self-published author will be an advantage. Hence, share previous success stories if any.

Please include a cover letter that briefly describes your experience and explains why you would be a good fit. Include 3-5 relevant portfolio pieces that show your best design work and creativity.