Black Sheep Digital

Virtual Assistance, Proofreading, and Copyediting

Virtual Assistance

Instead of feeling like you’re standing alone, with a virtual assistant behind you, you’re ready to lead the charge and conquer the day!


Who I Support


I support anyone who loves books and needs help managing everything they have going on, professionally and personally.

I look forward to supporting all of the book community, including but not limited to bookish businesses, literacy/youth-based nonprofits, authors, bloggers, editors, typesetters, bookstagrammers, booktokkers/booktubers, cover designers, and Etsy shop owners.

No matter who you are or what you do, I’m here to support you and make completing your goals easier while we chat about books!

If you’re ready to have someone else take care of the day to day, so you have time to let your imagination soar, let’s chat!

 

How I Will Support You


I’ve always been a problem solver and a lover of diverse tasks. As a result, I have gained expertise in numerous areas, thus, enabling me to assist you in all the ways listed below. If you don’t see the service you need, please don’t hesitate to contact me to see if it’s available.

Administrative and Project Management Support

I pride myself on my organizational and technical skills. As a virtual assistant, I am able to highlight those by making sure your processes are effective, systems are structured, and you’re using the best tools to meet all your needs.

  • Digital file organization

  • Calendar management and appointment scheduling

  • Travel planning for domestic and international trips

  • Inbox management and creation of email templates

  • Setup/maintenance of a project management software

  • Creation of online forms for information/data collection

  • Creation of presentations via Google Slides, PowerPoint, or Keynote

  • Take meeting minutes, complete meeting follow-up, and set up virtual meetings via Google Meet or Zoom

  • Data entry and analytics

  • Light bookkeeping

  • Creation and organization of client paperwork and invoices

  • Creation of handbooks or SOP manuals, including video tutorials

  • Maintaining your story/character/location bible

  • Research and fact-checking

Blog, Email Marketing, and Website Support

Maintaining a mailing list, website, or blog can be a continuous task, especially when consistently updating your business or content. With me by your side, you’ll never have to worry about an email or blog post not being scheduled on time or a broken link on your website.

  • Link in bio set up

  • Website updates/maintenance

  • Website page design and creation (client provides copy)

  • Keyword research and SEO updates

  • Lead magnet creation with email campaign

  • Managing Goodreads and Amazon Author pages/profiles

  • Blog post formatting and scheduling

  • Organization of blog tags and categories for increased readability

  • Creation and linking of digital scheduling platforms, such as Calendly

  • Check out page creation using PayPal, Stripe, or SamCart

  • Landing page creation to grow your email list

  • Email marketing campaign set up to send updates to your subscribers

 

Communication and Customer Service Support

I love communicating and writing emails. With me, you can focus on your work and worry less about coordinating events, managing volunteers, or promoting your project.

  • Coordinating and communicating with editors, designers, ARC teams, and beta readers

  • Coordinating and scheduling book signing events/tours

  • Reaching out to book reviewers or influencers to review your book

  • Reaching out to podcasters, bloggers, and media outlets to have you on as a guest 

  • Transcribing and cataloging interviews, voice notes, and other audio recordings

  • Reaching out to organizations to coordinate strategic introductions or partnerships

  • Coordinating volunteer/ARC team communication efforts, including routine emails, newsletters, and thank you messages

  • Researching and coordinating outreach efforts, including researching educational activities, organizing educational materials, ordering supplies, or creating presentations

  • Assisting with event planning

Social Media and Design Support

Creativity in the workplace is huge for me, and that’s why I love social media and design. Together, we’ll be able to creatively showcase your business and work.

  • Logo design and branding assistance

  • Assistance with creating a content calendar

  • Light copywriting for social media posts

  • Hashtag research for social media posts

  • Search and organization of stock images

  • Creation of graphics for social media platforms

  • Scheduling posts via a content scheduler

  • Setting up a project management platform, such as Trello, to organize the social media management process

  • Managing social media groups and pages

  • Managing giveaways or contests

  • Responding to comments, following up on DMs, and interacting with fellow authors, organizations, or content creators

  • Newsletter or ebook creation and publishing

  • Business card design and ordering

  • Goodreads and Bookshop.org shelf organization

 

The Tools I Use to Support You


If your platforms aren’t listed, have no fear, I love learning new technology! Let’s discuss what you’re working with.

Google Workspace

Office 365

Apple Products

Toggl

LastPass

Google Sites · Squarespace · Wix · WordPress

Leadpages

HubSpot · Zoho

Mailchimp · MailerLite · ConvertKit

Grammarly · Chicago Manual of Style

Trello

Asana

Slack

Zoom

Eventbrite

Calendly

Jotform

Doodle · When2meet

Autobooks · QuickBooks · PayPal · Venmo

4-H Online · 4-H Online 2.0

Facebook

Goodreads

Instagram

LinkedIn

Pinterest

Bio Sites · Linktree

Later · Meta Business Suite · Planoly · Tailwind

Adobe Creative Suite · Canva

Awesome Screenshot · Loom

Kindle Direct Publishing (currently learning)

 

How We Will Work Together


We'll stay in touch via email and/or our project management system to ensure we're on the same page regarding tasks and projects.

Also, all packages include a weekly 30-60 minute call for us to plan your week/month. During the call, we will:

  • Prioritize your goals and needs

  • Delegate tasks and discuss project timelines

  • Review current or ongoing projects and recap recently completed projects

  • Review our contract and the number of hours remaining

Time permitting, I will join you on a call more than once a week. If that’s what you need, let me know on the discovery call!

Now that you’ve found someone who can handle all the tasks you need completed, are you ready for a discovery call?

 

Let’s Connect!