Virtual Assistant Services for Authors

Hey author - tired of drowning in book launch details, need a newsletter created, or just ready to hand off the million little things so you can actually write? Let's fix that.

I help authors do the next write thing.

I’m the behind-the-scenes teammate who helps you keep your author business going even when you’re deep in the writing cave or working your 9 to 5.
Lenora Murphy, fiction author virtual assistant with 13+ years experiencePicture

My Favorite Genres To Support

Historical Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Christian Fiction, Clean Fiction

Examples of the support I offer:

​Launch & Release Support
  • Launch strategizing sessions
  • Launch coordination (newsletter blasts, social media promo calendar, graphics schedule) 
  • Self-publishing support
  • Create launch graphics (teasers, 3D mockups, countdown posts, reels, stories) 
  • Amazon A+ Content creation and upload assistance
  • ARC team management (BookFunnel/StoryOrigin setup, reviewer tracking, reminder follow-ups) 
  • Newsletter swaps and promo site submissions
  • Price promotion planning and execution
  • Online launch party planning
  • {Online party hosting is not included but can be purchased as a separate package}
Ongoing Marketing
  • Newsletter writing, design, scheduling, segmentation, and list health 
  • Newsletter welcome sequence creation
  • Bookfunnel & StoryOrigin landing page creation and maintenance
  • Newsletter Swaps & Group Promos for list-building
  • Promo stacking
  • Website updates and blog scheduling
  • Pinterest setup, pin creation & scheduling
Author Administration Services​
  • Networking/introduction to book specialists such as editors, formatters, marketers etc.
  • Metadata (keywords & categories)
  • Publishing support
  • Weebly website design & management
  • Wix website design & management lmtd.
  • Pitch writing, one page creation
  • Research
  • Event research (signings, conferences, reader events) 
Zoom Strategy & Planning Calls
  • Required: Minimum of two 1-hour Zoom calls per month are required so we stay perfectly aligned and your hours are used on the highest-impact tasks, however weekly meetings are good touchstone.
  • Want more face time? Totally your call! Many authors choose to use some (or all) of their monthly hours for extended strategy/brainstorming sessions, launch planning marathons, or just “work together” co-working calls — 100% up to you and counts toward your hours.​
Custom & Creative
  • Sometimes the scope of the work is custom. As a creative, I get that. Let's talk and see where it takes us!

Anything on this list strike a chord?

The next right thing...

HOW IT WORKS:
1. Submit an inquiry - Complete the short application form below and tell me about your book, your goals, and the support you need.

2. Application Review - I personally review every submission. If my schedule is full or it doesn't feel like a strong match, I'll let you know promptly via email.

3. Discovery Call - If it looks like a good fit, I'll send you a link to schedule a 20 - 30 minute Zoom discovery call. This is a no-pressure conversation where we can discuss your book, your needs, and how I can help you. I offer flexible options including hourly support, monthly packages, and retainers. We'll talk through the best approach and package for your specific situation.

4. On-Boarding - If we both decide it's a strong fit, we'll define the exact scope of the work, and start the onboarding process so you can begin receiving support.

Flexible Support Options

I offer flexible ways to work together so you can choose what best fits your needs and budget. All services are billed at $50/hour.

Project-Based Support – Perfect for smaller tasks and one-off projects. Hours are purchased in advance with a 4-hour minimum. No ongoing commitment required.

Monthly Retainer – Dedicated, priority support for authors who want ongoing assistance. Minimum $500/month. 3-month agreement required.

​Manuscript Reading & Familiarization

To provide the best possible support for retainer authors, I like to begin by reading your full manuscript so I can truly understand your voice, story, characters, series arcs, and overall vision.

How it works:
  • I read at an attentive pace while taking notes.
  • This is not a full editorial or critique service — it’s a “familiarization read” so I can support you more effectively with marketing, admin, launches, newsletters, social content, etc.
  • Reading is billed at my standard hourly rate at $50/hour.
Example:
An 80,000-word manuscript typically takes me 8–10 hours to read thoroughly. You can either:
  • Include manuscript reading as part of a monthly package or retainer, or
  • Add it as a one-time service before we begin ongoing work.
I’ll give you an estimated number of hours after I see the manuscript length and complexity during our discovery call.

Submit your inquiry.
Please fill out this submission form. Openings and schedule are limited. If it looks like we might be a good fit, we'll schedule a complimentary 30-minute Zoom Discovery Call. 
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