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Ten Reasons to Hire a Professional Author’s Assistant

January 13, 2016 by Colleen Wietmarschen Leave a Comment

Ten Ways a Professional Author's Assistant Goes Beyond The Words Many of you might be wondering what a Professional Author's Assistant (PAA) does. In short, a PAA is someone who helps authors complete their books. From the manuscript to the publishing to the marketing, a PAA guides an author through ... Read More

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Five Approaches to Editing; Keep it Fun!

December 1, 2015 by Colleen Wietmarschen 4 Comments

When it comes to editing and proofreading, there are many factors to consider. When writing, the main goal is to make sure the message is communicated clearly and effectively. The purpose of the writing project should be known from the very beginning. But what happens when poor grammar and minor ... Read More

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Tips for Aspiring Authors

November 10, 2015 by Colleen Wietmarschen Leave a Comment

You want to write a book, but you’re not quite sure you have the skills or what you say would be of interest to people. What should you do?  Below are some suggestions to help that aspiring writer in you take shape and write the book within you: Join a writer’s club.There are many local ... Read More

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The Four Top Reasons Authors Need a Professional Virtual Author’s Assistant

September 22, 2015 by Colleen Wietmarschen 4 Comments

[Part of this information taken from the Virtual Author's Assistant Program.] Yes, most of us would like to think we are superhuman when, in reality, deep down we know we aren't! Shocking, I know... Authors can't do it alone: Your focus is WRITING Our focus is organizing the ... Read More

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