Self Publishing Insiders Virtual Author Assistants with Kevin Tumlinson
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May 1, 2025 Kevin Tumlinson, an accomplished author and public speaker, discusses his work at Author Anchor, which helps authors utilize virtual assistants to boost productivity. He shares insights on the diverse skills VAs offer, such as managing social media and marketing campaigns, while highlighting the effective cost structures and cultural compatibility of hiring assistants from the Philippines. Tumlinson also addresses the challenges authors face in PR and emphasizes the community's role in the indie publishing landscape, encouraging listeners to connect and thrive.
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Benefits of Virtual Assistants
- Hire a virtual assistant (VA) to offload marketing, newsletter management, and social media tasks.
- Use VAs to handle tasks you dislike, freeing you to focus on writing.
Right Time to Hire VA
- Bring on a VA only when your time spent on tasks limits your income potential.
- Ensure hiring a VA helps increase your revenue or frees your time meaningfully.
Why Filipino VAs?
- Filipino VAs offer high value due to cultural support and favorable exchange rates.
- They provide flexible schedules and high English proficiency for effective collaboration.
