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VA for Author for Marketing & Social Media

South African author VAs format manuscripts, manage social media, coordinate book launches, monitor reviews, send newsletters, and handle promotional tasks—supporting your author career so you can focus on creating your next bestseller.

Core outcomes for Marketing & Social Media

Format books, manage reviews, and promote titles while you write the next one.

  • Passion for books and the publishing industry
  • Experience in social media for authors
  • Strong organizational skills for launch teams
  • Ability to format newsletters and blog posts

Typical responsibilities

  • Format manuscripts for Kindle/KDP
  • Create print-ready PDFs for CreateSpace
  • Design chapter headings and layouts
  • Format front and back matter
  • Ensure proper formatting across devices
  • Manage author social media accounts
  • Create graphics for book promotions
  • Schedule posts about new releases