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Date January 01, 2008

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Yvonne Wu is Certified as a Professional Virtual Author’s Assistant

Yvonne Wu, The YP Publishing has been awarded the certification as a Professional Virtual Author’s Assistant (PVAA) after successfully completing the Professional Virtual Author’s Assistant Training Program, a three-week intensive training course tailored for virtual assistants who want to specialize in working with authors. The course covers the practical skills, knowledge, and resources needed to assist and guide authors in all stages of the publishing journey.

Yvonne is among a small group of graduates to complete the course and pass the rigorous final exam, earning her a spot in an exclusive online directory of author’s assistants (www.AuthorsAssistants.com). The Virtual Author’s Assistant Training and Certification Program is hosted by The Publishing Store (www.publishing-store.com).

Services the author’s assistant can perform for author and aspiring author:

  • Inventory and organize the author’s source documents
  • Research the target reader
  • Fact check information in a book
  • Get permission to use the work of others, including quotes and interviews in a book
  • Coordinate professional peer and target reader reviews
  • Research potential publishers
  • Do a competitive analysis
  • Prepare the manuscript to submit to the publisher
  • Coordinate the self-publishing process
  • Get an ISBN (International Standard Book Number) for a book
  • Get the Library Cataloging Information for a book
  • Get a bar code
  • Coordinate testimonial requests
  • Create an account with Lightning Source to print the book
  • Review the proof copies of a book
  • Get the Copyright registered
  • Coordinate book marketing activities
  • Coordinate the author web site and media kit
  • Send out copies for early book reviews
  • Get listed and maximize the books’ Amazon web page
  • Create a virtual book launch and book tour
  • Organize a live book event
  • Launch an Amazon best seller campaign
  • Enter book awards competitions

Yvonne Wu, The YP Publishing, info@theyppublishing.com, 905-341-0997

Press Release

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Contact: Yvonne Wu
Phone: 905-341-0997
Email: info@theyppublishing.com
URL: http://theyppublishing.com

Helping business owners feel the breeze!

Attention- The YP Publishing Announces the Addition of Author Assistant Services.

(Niagara Falls, ON, May 22, 2008) – The YP Publishing is now offering Author Assistant Services for Authors, Speakers, Creative Individuals and Small Business Owners.

In a world where having a website has become as important as carrying a business card; keeping up with the latest technical updates is vital for survival. Businesses are more and more ramping up their marketing and networking efforts, not cutting back. E-marketing and online social networkings are key components in a successful marketing mix in today’s technologically advanced business world. Businesses are branding there names over the Internet. They are building credibility by showcasing their services and being seen as an expert in their chosen field. They are using such media as blogging, article writing, Internet radio advertising and self-publishing e-books.

By working with a Virtual Assistant, a small business or a creative entrepreneur can now take advantage of the knowledge and experience of a marketing expert at a fraction of the cost; thereby, giving them an edge over their competition. Virtual Assistants let you focus on the things that are most important to you; the business aspect, while we handle the rest.

The YP Publishing was founded in November 2007 by Yvonne Wu. Yvonne Wu is currently a member of International Virtual Assistant Association, Internet Marketing and Sales Association and has received her certification for Author Support at Authorsmart.com. The YP Publishing offers Internet marketing services and is pleased to announce a new niche to her list of marketing services, Author Assistant support.

Yvonne Wu has received her certification for Author Support at Authorsmart.com. Yvonne Wu has a marketing diploma and has brought 10 years of experience into the marketing web and sales field. The YP Publishing can now offer its clients assistance with everything from manuscript preparation to the publishing and marketing of your book.

More information about The YP Publishing Services can be found at http://theyppublishing.com

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