In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell sit down with bestselling author and indie publishing expert Kevin Tumlinson, of Author Anchor, to talk about scaling your author business with virtual assistants.

Kevin shares how authors can move beyond doing everything themselves and start building systems, hiring support, and treating writing like a business. From onboarding and communication to leveraging tools like AI, this conversation offers practical strategies for increasing productivity, streamlining marketing, and creating long-term growth.

In this episode, they discuss:

• When it’s time to hire a virtual assistant and scale your author business
• How to find, onboard, and build strong relationships with VAs using Author Anchor
• Why documenting your processes is key to growth
• Using AI and tools to enhance productivity and marketing
• Shifting your mindset from writer to business owner

🚀 Learn more about Author Anchor:
https://authoranchor.com/home

🔗 Connect with Kevin Tumlinson:
Website: https://kevintumlinson.com/

🛠️ Resources mentioned:
Book Brush: https://bookbrush.com/
LastPass: https://www.lastpass.com/

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https://theauthornextdoor.com/

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