Ongoing Monthly Retainer — Author Assistant for Romance Publisher (Trial First)

@tmoi06

Hello Sir, I’m interested in your long-term Author Assistant opportunity and would be happy to begin with the 1-week paid trial. ✅ Why Me? ✔ Strong experience as a Virtual Assistant handling research, data management, community support, email campaigns, and administrative tasks ✔ Excellent written English with strong proofreading, editing, and content organization skills ✔ Experienced with Excel, Google Sheets, ChatGPT, and email marketing platforms, with the ability to quickly adapt to new workflows such as ConvertKit ✔ Highly organized, dependable, and comfortable handling recurring daily tasks with minimal supervision ✔ 500+ projects completed | 5.0-star rating I'm happy to work within your $65 trial budget and would welcome the opportunity to demonstrate my reliability and attention to detail during the trial week. Best regards, Ayan

@ahmadayaz

I am experienced in managing social media, have deep insights into the romance genre, and proficient in tools like ConvertKit. I aim to enhance market presence, community engagement, and reader relationships seamlessly for you. Let's discuss integrating automation tools, maintaining brand voice, and growing community and reader engagement together for long-term success in the romance market.

@armannm01

Greetings, I’m a skilled Virtual Assistant with relevant experience and I’m available to begin immediately. Sample work is available upon request. Best regards, Md Arman Hossain

@techplusintl

Hi there, ★★★ Community Management Expert ★★★ I’m excited about the opportunity to assist you as an author assistant. I have extensive experience in managing social media communities and can effectively engage with your audience. For the trial week, I will focus on the specific tasks outlined, ensuring thorough market tracking and community engagement. I will draft responses to reader comments and create new-release announcements that resonate with your audience. You can review my portfolio here: https://www.freelancer.com/u/techplusintl One question I have is about the specific metrics you would like to track in the weekly check-ins. Happy to discuss the details.

@saadhey

Greetings, I see you're looking for a part-time author assistant for a romance publisher, with a focus on ongoing support rather than a one-off project. I’m excited about the opportunity to help with daily market tracking, community management, and author engagement. I’m an avid reader of spicy romance, with a keen eye for trends and tropes. I actively participate in the romance community on platforms like BookTok and several Facebook groups, which would help in managing your reader interactions effectively. My experience with social media management includes posting engaging content and responding to comments tactfully, ensuring the community stays vibrant and involved. I’m familiar with email marketing tools like ConvertKit and can draft simple announcements with ease. My daily availability aligns well with your needs, allowing me to reliably complete tasks and provide weekly updates.

@mastutianggrainy

Hi there, I'd love to be considered for your 1-week trial and ongoing Author Assistant role. I have experience in virtual assistance, online research, community support, spreadsheet management, and administrative tasks. I'm highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling repetitive daily workflows while maintaining accuracy. **1. Romance reading:** I read contemporary romance and romantic fiction, though I'm still expanding my knowledge of the spicy romance niche. **2. Community management:** I've supported online communities by responding to comments, maintaining professional communication, scheduling content, and ensuring timely follow-ups. **3. Email platforms:** I have experience with email marketing tools and can quickly learn new tools such as ConvertKit. I've created and sent email campaigns, managed subscriber lists, and scheduled broadcasts. **4. Online communities:** I'm familiar with Facebook groups and social media engagement, although I haven't been an active participant in dedicated BookTok romance communities. **5. Availability:** I'm available Monday–Friday, flexible with your preferred time zone, and have professional working proficiency in written and spoken English. I'm interested in the $65 trial and, if we're a good fit, would welcome a long-term collaboration. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you. Best regards, **Mastuti Anggrainy**

@gsantharam7088

Hello, I'm interested in your 1-week trial and the opportunity for a long-term collaboration. I understand this role requires consistency, attention to detail, confidentiality, and reliable daily execution rather than creative writing. I have experience managing business operations, documentation, data tracking, and online platforms, and I'm comfortable following structured workflows, maintaining spreadsheets, researching trends, and preparing organized reports. I'm also willing to sign an NDA and complete identity verification before the trial begins. **1. Romance subgenres:** I read contemporary fiction and romance occasionally, but I wouldn't claim to be deeply immersed in the spicy romance niche. I'm a fast learner and can quickly familiarize myself with tropes and market trends. **2. Community management:** I've managed customer communication for software projects, responding professionally to inquiries and resolving concerns while maintaining a positive experience. **3. Availability:** I am in the IST (UTC+5:30) time zone and can dedicate consistent Monday–Friday hours. My English reading and writing skills are professional. I'm happy to complete the paid trial and demonstrate my reliability, organization, and commitment. Thank you for your consideration.

@oocpl

I’m very interested in the ongoing author-assistant role and can start after the NDA and identity check. I regularly manage reader communities, run daily market tracking, coordinate ARCs, and send broadcast emails. Answers to your questions: 1) Subgenres: contemporary spicy romance, enemies-to-lovers, second-chance. Last reads (short-form novellas): two recent spicy novellas and a workplace enemies-to-lovers short. I identify tropes and cover-to-content fit quickly. 2) Community mgmt: I moderated a Facebook reader group for an indie author. I posted release teasers, pinned rules, answered reader Qs, and de-escalated a difficult comment by acknowledging feelings, moving to PM, and enforcing group policy. 3) Email tools: I’ve built and sent segmented broadcasts and scheduled campaigns on broadcast-style platforms and can learn ConvertKit fast. 4) Engagement: I follow BookTok and US FB romance groups daily. Examples: active in large Romance Readers FB groups and follow BookTok romance curators for trends. 5) Time zone: IST (UTC+5:30). Availability: weekdays, reliable. English reading/writing: professional and fluent. Trial plan: I will deliver the 3-bullet trope breakdowns, daily Top 10 logs in your sheet, a vetted list of 10 influencers, and drafted comment replies plus a mock announcement. Daily brief updates and a final summary at week end. Bid rationale below. Warmly, OOCPL

@ayaprilia99

As a dedicated and detail-oriented Virtual Assistant, I am adept at handling the daily tasks required for this ongoing position. My proficiency with data entry and spreadsheets will allow me to efficiently complete and maintain logs of the top books in your subcategories on Amazon, including details on titles, covers, length, blurbs, and rank changes. Additionally, my passion for spicy romance novels---which you specifically mentioned in your requirements---positions me as an authentic community manager. I actively engage in romance spaces like BookTok and Facebook groups where I have established relationships with various readers and influencers—a key advantage for your brand's external engagement needs. Another advantage I bring to the table is my competency with different email marketing platforms. Though I'm already familiar with Mailchimp and MailerLite, my love for learning new things ensures that I can quickly adapt to ConvertKit's requirements so you won't have to worry about a drop in productivity during the transition. Lastly, as a self-driven worker who appreciates the need for confidentiality in indie publishing—and who is comfortable with content that can get-"spicy"—I understand and agree to both the NDA requirement and the monthly retainer demand—making me an ideal long-term partner for your agency. Let's take this trial week as an opportunity to show you how my organization skills can keep all aspects of your business running smoothly!

@rahulchhatrola

Hi! I'm happy to do the 1-week paid trial for $65 and I'm interested in the long-term monthly role afterward. I mostly read contemporary, dark, mafia, enemies-to-lovers, and small-town romance. Recent reads: Lights Out by Navessa Allen, God of Malice by Rina Kent, and Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver. I've managed social media communities by scheduling posts, replying to comments/DMs, keeping discussions active, and handling negative comments politely while following the page's tone. I've used Mailchimp for email campaigns and audience management. I can learn ConvertKit quickly and am comfortable with similar platforms. I regularly follow BookTok and romance creators, including beachreadsandbubbly, aymansbooks, and communities like Romance Book Lovers on Facebook. I'm in IST (UTC+5:30) but can work Monday-Friday with overlap for US hours. My English reading and writing are fluent, and I'm comfortable reading spicy romance and handling repetitive daily tasks. I'm also happy to sign an NDA, complete identity verification, and commit for 3-6+ months if the trial goes well.

@Sanii230708

Hi, I noticed you're looking for a reliable Author Assistant for a long-term partnership. I'd love the opportunity to support your publishing team. I have experience in Virtual Assistance, Administrative Support, Web Research, Data Entry, Google Sheets, Community Management, Social Media Management, Email Communication, and Content Scheduling. I'm organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling repetitive tasks while maintaining accuracy and consistency. I hold a Bachelor's degree in English Literature, which strengthened my English reading, writing, research, and analytical skills. I have Professional Working Proficiency in English and enjoy working with English-language content. Answers: 1. I mainly read contemporary romance and romance fiction, and I'm comfortable analyzing story structure and themes. 2. I've managed social media by responding to comments and messages while maintaining a consistent brand voice. 3. I have experience supporting email communication, organizing mailing lists, and administrative workflows. I'm confident learning ConvertKit, Mailchimp, and similar platforms. 4. I have experience researching English-language communities, influencers, BookTok creators, Facebook groups, and Instagram communities while maintaining a brand's voice. 5. I'm based in Indonesia (UTC+7), available Monday-Friday, and committed to long-term collaboration. I look forward to hearing from you. Best regards, Sestri Insani Vebra

@FlowSource

⚠️ IF YOU ARE NOT SATISFIED, YOU DON’T PAY ⚠️ I just completed a project where I assisted a romance author in managing their online community and boosting engagement. I will help you streamline daily market tracking and enhance community management for your romance publishing needs. I understand the importance of clean, professional, and user-friendly interactions with readers, along with effective email broadcasts to keep your audience engaged. I have extensive experience in community management and a strong grasp of platforms like ConvertKit, ensuring smooth communication and coordination. Even if you decide to work with someone else, you’re welcome to take our conversation as a free consultation and use any advice or recommendations I provide. Regards, Matthew Koegelenberg.

@KurtSiebritz

LET'S MAKE SURE YOU ONLY BUILD THIS ONCE Hi, I hope you doing well. I've completed a similar role using ConvertKit and social media management tools. In a previous position with an indie author, I increased community engagement by 40% within a month, managing posts and comments effectively. This led to higher visibility for new releases. You want a reliable assistant who understands romance publishing dynamics and can execute daily tasks seamlessly, ultimately enhancing your brand presence. Here are my Initial thoughts: - I would utilize ConvertKit for email campaigns, ensuring timely and engaging announcements. - Daily market tracking can be streamlined with a dedicated spreadsheet for quick reference and actionable insights. - Engaging with influencers will help boost community interaction and expand your reach. I recorded a quick video showing you my exact process. Can I show you? Regards, Kurt Siebritz