I am seeking a skilled fundraising consultant to help raise capital for publishing my book. I have a 96,000-word manuscript that requires editing, and while I have editors lined up, their services are costly. Your expertise in fundraising strategies and connections to potential investors or sponsors is essential. If you have a proven track record in assisting authors or similar projects, I'd love to hear from you and discuss how you can help bring my book to life!

BOOK LAUNCH & AUTHOR PLATFORM SPECIALIST Project Type: Contract / Project-Based Overview I am a licensed social worker, researcher, and founder of EmpAIth, an organization focused on clinical judgment, psychological safety, responsible AI implementation, and behavioral health AI governance. I have completed a manuscript: Titled The manuscript is substantially complete and currently in final review and editing. I am seeking an experienced professional to help transform the completed manuscript into a polished public-facing author platform and book launch. This is not a virtual assistant role. This is not a general administrative role. I am looking for someone who has experience helping authors, consultants, educators, speakers, or thought leaders prepare a book for publication and create a professional online presence around that work. Project Goal The goal is to launch the book professionally while simultaneously creating a credible author platform that supports: • Book sales • Speaking engagements • Workshop opportunities • Consulting inquiries • Podcast and media opportunities • Professional authority building Current Status • Manuscript substantially complete • Book currently in final review/editing • Existing company website • Existing professional experience and credentials • Need support turning the completed work into a polished public-facing presence Scope of Work Book Publishing Support • Coordinate final book formatting • Assist with publication preparation • Prepare and optimize Amazon KDP listing • Assist with Amazon Author Profile • Ensure book assets are publication-ready • Coordinate publishing deliverables and timelines Author Platform Development • Develop professional author positioning • Create or refine author biography • Create speaker biography • Create media biography • Develop author-facing materials Website Support • Review and improve website presentation • Ensure website effectively communicates: * Author background * Book information * EmpAIth mission * Speaking opportunities * Workshop opportunities * Consulting opportunities * Contact pathways • Recommend improvements that increase professional credibility and lead generation Photography & Visual Branding • Develop professional headshot strategy • Recommend photo concepts and styles • Help coordinate photography requirements • Ensure photography aligns with professional positioning Marketing Assets • Speaker one-sheet • Media kit • Author materials • Book launch assets • Social media profile alignment and optimization Launch Readiness • Create launch checklist • Coordinate required launch assets • Ensure all components are professionally aligned prior to publication Desired Experience Please apply only if you have experience with one or more of the following: • Book launches • Author branding • Thought leadership platforms • Professional speakers • Consultants • Coaches • Researchers • Healthcare or behavioral health professionals When Applying Please provide: • Examples of authors or thought leaders you have supported • Relevant websites you helped develop • Examples of book launch projects • Description of your role in those projects • Recommended approach for this project Success Outcome At project completion: • Book is professionally prepared and published • Amazon presence is established • Website supports book sales and professional opportunities • Professional photography and branding are complete • Visitors clearly understand who I am, what I do, and how to engage me for speaking, workshops, consulting, or collaboration • Author platform is positioned for future growth and additional publications

We’re looking for a creative, strategic PR consultant to support book launches for a mission-driven nonfiction publishing program focused on ideas, social change, animal protection, conservation, and related fields. We’re especially interested in someone who can straddle traditional book publicity and newer media/platform-building approaches: someone who understands how to pitch journalists, podcasts, radio, newsletters, and reviewers, but who also thinks fluently about Substack, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, influencer/creator outreach, partnerships, and audience-building. We’re looking for someone who can help authors and thought leaders get meaningful visibility through a mix of earned media, digital media, creator partnerships, and strategic content opportunities. **Timeline** We expect to have the next book launch in December, and are interviewing freelancers well in advance. **About us** We work with authors and thought leaders whose books aim to shift public conversation around important issues. Our authors often have strong subject-matter expertise, compelling ideas, and nonprofit/academic/advocacy networks — but they may need help turning that into a practical launch and visibility strategy. Recent projects include narrative nonfiction and idea-driven books in areas like conservation, animal welfare, global development, and social impact. **What we’re looking for** We’re looking for someone who can help us design and execute a modern PR strategy that may include: - Traditional media outreach: newspapers, magazines, radio, podcasts, book reviewers, and journalists - New media outreach: Substack writers, niche newsletters, YouTube channels, podcast hosts, creators, influencers, and online communities - Strategic pitching around timely hooks, evergreen themes, and author expertise - Identifying outlets where a book/author’s ideas can become part of a larger conversation - Advising on author platform-building before, during, and after launch - Helping authors translate book themes into social content, op-eds, podcast angles, essays, or partnership opportunities - Supporting targeted outreach to mission-aligned organizations, partners, communities, and creators **Ideal background** You might be a great fit if you have experience with some combination of: - Book publicity, author PR, journalism, podcast booking, or media relations - Nonfiction, ideas-based, advocacy, academic, or mission-driven books - Creator/influencer outreach, Substack/newsletter strategy, YouTube/podcast ecosystems, or digital audience-building - Helping experts, authors, founders, or nonprofit leaders become more visible in their field You do not need to have an agency behind you. We’re open to independent consultants or small teams, as long as you bring strong judgment, initiative, and relevant contacts/strategy. **What success looks like** We’re looking for someone who can help create meaningful momentum, such as: - Podcast bookings - Newsletter/Substack coverage - Interviews or expert commentary opportunities - Book reviews or feature coverage - Creator/influencer mentions - Strategic partnerships or organizational amplification - Stronger launch messaging and clearer audience targeting - A repeatable PR/new media playbook we can use across future book launches **To apply** Please include: - A brief note about your relevant experience - Examples of books, authors, thought leaders, nonprofits, or mission-driven projects you’ve supported - Your approach to blending traditional PR with newer media / creator / platform strategy - Any subject areas where you have especially strong contacts or interest - Your recommended structure and timeline for a book launch engagement - Your rate or project fee range - Bonus if you can share a short example of a campaign where you helped a nonfiction author, expert, or organization gain visibility beyond traditional press.

Strategic Partnerships & Business Development Consultant (Monthly Retainer + Performance Incentives) I'm an Emmy Award-winning journalist and author seeking an experienced Strategic Partnerships & Business Development Consultant to help expand the reach of My Daddy's Crescent Smile—a children's book and community initiative that helps children and families navigate the grief and loss of a father or father figure through storytelling, reflection, and connection. This is not a traditional book marketing role. I'm looking for someone with a proven track record of identifying opportunities, building strategic relationships, securing meetings with decision-makers, developing partnerships, and helping close institutional sales. The ideal candidate is passionate about mission-driven work and has experience growing partnerships that create measurable community impact. About the Initiative Released in May 2026, My Daddy's Crescent Smile has already demonstrated early community impact through partnerships and programming. The initiative is supported through funding from the Minnesota State Arts Board and community partnerships with NAMI Minnesota, We Win Institute, Sabathani Community Center, and WestBone Productions. This work extends beyond the book to include community storytelling experiences, author visits, reflection activities, and creative engagement opportunities designed to help children, families, educators, and communities process grief and strengthen connection. We have impact data, participant evaluations, marketing materials, partnership resources, and a growing network of organizations to support outreach efforts. Target Partners We're looking to build relationships with organizations such as: Children's hospitals and healthcare systems School districts and individual schools Public libraries Bereavement and mental health organizations Nonprofits serving children and families Foundations Corporate Community Relations and CSR departments Organizations interested in sponsoring books, programming, or community initiatives Responsibilities Responsibilities include: Identifying and qualifying institutional partnership opportunities Researching and connecting with key decision-makers Conducting personalized outreach via email, phone, LinkedIn, and other channels Securing meetings with qualified prospects Building and managing an organized partnership pipeline Developing partnership proposals and sponsorship opportunities Supporting negotiations and helping move opportunities toward signed agreements Identifying opportunities for bulk book purchases, sponsored book distributions, author visits, workshops, and community programming Recommending strategies to expand the initiative nationally What You'll Have to Work With You won't be starting from scratch. You'll have: A professionally published children's book Minnesota State Arts Board support Community impact data and participant evaluations Established community partnerships Marketing and partnership materials A growing list of target organizations A clear mission and long-term vision for national growth Ideal Experience We're especially interested in professionals with experience in: Strategic Partnerships Business Development Institutional or Enterprise Sales B2B or Consultative Sales Education Partnerships Healthcare Partnerships Nonprofit Development Corporate Partnerships Foundation Relations Corporate Sponsorships Fundraising & Philanthropy Community Relations Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Experience securing partnerships with schools, hospitals, nonprofit organizations, foundations, or Fortune 500 companies is highly preferred. Compensation This role includes a monthly retainer plus performance-based incentives. In addition to the monthly retainer, success-based bonuses or commissions are available for institutional partnerships, sponsored collaborations, and bulk book sales you help secure. When Applying Please include: Examples of partnerships or institutional sales you've personally helped secure The largest partnership or sale you've helped close Industries you've worked with Examples of measurable results Your preferred compensation structure (retainer, commission, or hybrid) A brief description of how you would approach your first 30 days in this role Our Vision We're building a national model for healing-centered storytelling through books, partnerships, and community experiences. Our goal is to help every child and adult feel seen and supported— One person at a time. One story at a time. One community at a time.

Project Overview:I am a published author adapting a specific, highly dramatic section of my book into a feature screenplay. The project has been meticulously developed over the last 8–10 years, has gone through multiple treatments, and has already received a professional developmental script edit. I am not looking for a co-writer or a ghostwriter. I write my own pages, but I need a sharp, experienced screenwriter and script consultant to act as an objective sounding board. The Scope of Work:Session-by-Session: We will work on a flat-fee, per-session milestone basis. I am looking to spend roughly $150 to $200 per session. The Workflow: Prior to a session, I will provide a short selection of pages (approx. 10–15 pages) or a specific scene breakdown for you to review alongside my existing editor's notes. The Interactive Call: We will hold a live 60- to 90-minute interactive session (via phone or video) to actively sift through specific scenes, analyze pacing, and troubleshoot structural roadblocks. Confidentiality: A standard non-disclosure agreement (NDA) must be signed before any script material is shared. All intellectual property remains 100% mine. Requirements: Proven experience in screenplay analysis, script doctoring, or story development. Ability to break down scene dynamics, subtext, and cinematic pacing. Payment is a guaranteed flat rate of $150-$200 per session (read + live call). Please reply with a brief summary of your screenwriting background In-Person Option (Las Vegas): We can also meet in person at a coffee shop or public workspace to sift through the scenes together, rather than using a video call.

We're looking for someone to help promote a series of classic books uniquely designed with guided reading questions on most pages, literary footnotes, glossary, and a detailed guide to writing about literature. No edition of the classics exists like ours. Our most recent release is a collection of classic short stories never before assembled. These editions have been created by current English teachers, and the general editor has 35 yrs teaching experience, working with the College Board, and consulting thousands of teachers across the country. His own student use of the editions has produced 100% pass rate on the AP English exams, with 80% +scoring 4s and 5s. See https://telemachospublishing.com/our-guided-editions-of-the-classics/

I am a Presbyterian pastor, Jungian psychoanalyst, author, editor, and independent scholar seeking a designer to create a clean, elegant Squarespace website. The site will serve as a professional platform for my writing, publications, speaking, and analytical practice. I prefer a design that is intellectually serious, uncluttered, and easy to navigate, similar to the websites of authors and public scholars rather than commercial businesses. Pages should include: Home About Publications (books, articles, essays) Contact I will provide the text content, biography, and images. Experience designing Squarespace sites for authors, academics, therapists, clergy, or consultants is preferred.

I am looking for an experienced digital marketing specialist to help promote my book: Creative Strategy in the Modern Music Business: A Practical Playbook for Independent Artists Who Can’t Afford to Waste Time, Money, or Momentum This book is designed for independent artists, musicians, managers, producers, and creative entrepreneurs who are trying to build sustainable careers without the support of a major label, high-cost publicist, luxury booking agent, or traditional industry team. The core message of the book is: You may not have a label, manager, publicist, or booking agent — but you can still have a strategy. I am not starting from scratch. I am a Grammy-winning music business veteran with three currently published books, an award-winning film, an active presence in the music community, and decades of professional experience and industry relationships. In addition to my work as an author and strategist, I currently: • Host an Americana radio show • Publish an active Substack • Manage a legacy music artist’s foundation • Maintain social media channels and industry connections • Have deep experience across the modern music business, artist development, creative strategy, and career positioning I want to work with someone who can help translate that credibility, experience, and network into a focused digital marketing campaign for the book. The goal is to position the book not as generic music business advice, but as a strategic guide from someone who has lived inside the industry, worked with serious artists, and understands what independent musicians are facing now. What I Need Help With I am looking for someone who can help with both organic digital strategy and paid advertising, especially on Facebook and Instagram. Social Media Strategy I want to leverage my current platforms more effectively, including my existing social media presence, Substack, radio show audience, industry network, and professional credibility. Responsibilities may include: • Review my current social media channels and identify opportunities for improvement • Create a clear content strategy to promote the book • Help position me as a trusted expert in the modern music business • Develop messaging that highlights my background without sounding boastful or overly promotional • Repurpose book themes into social posts, reels, stories, short videos, and quote graphics • Build content around my authority as a Grammy-winning music business veteran, author, radio host, foundation manager, and creative strategist • Create captions, hooks, and post ideas that feel thoughtful, strategic, and professional • Recommend a consistent posting schedule and campaign rhythm • Identify ways to use my Substack, radio show, and existing industry relationships to support the campaign Facebook & Instagram Ads I also want someone who can set up and manage targeted Meta ad campaigns for Facebook and Instagram. Responsibilities may include: • Develop a Facebook/Instagram ad strategy for the book • Set up campaigns in Meta Ads Manager • Define and test target audiences • Create or advise on ad copy and creative direction • Test different angles, audiences, placements, and formats • Track campaign performance and optimize based on results • Recommend realistic ad spend for testing and scaling • Help drive traffic to a book sales page, landing page, Substack, or other relevant destination Possible target audiences include: • Independent artists • Americana, roots, folk, country, rock, and singer-songwriter communities • DIY musicians • Producers • Artist managers • Music business students • Creative entrepreneurs • Legacy artist communities • Fans and professionals interested in serious music industry insight Expert Positioning & Brand Authority A major part of this project is helping me present my background clearly and effectively. I want the marketing to communicate that this book comes from someone with real-world experience, credibility, and relationships in the music business. Key authority points include: • Grammy-winning music business veteran • Author of three published books • Creator/producer connected to an award-winning film • Host of an Americana radio show • Active Substack publisher • Manager of a legacy music artist’s foundation • Longtime music industry professional with meaningful connections • Strategic advisor to artists and creative professionals The challenge is to communicate this authority in a way that feels: • Credible • Elegant • Strategic • Human • Professional • Not arrogant • Not hype-driven • Not overly salesy Deliverables The ideal freelancer should be able to provide some or all of the following: Strategy & Planning • Social media audit of current channels • 30-day digital marketing plan • Book launch/promotional campaign strategy • Audience targeting recommendations • Messaging and positioning framework • Recommendations for using Substack, radio show content, and industry connections Organic Content • Content calendar for social media • Captions and post copy • Reel/short-form video concepts • Quote graphics or creative direction • Repurposing ideas from the book, Substack, and radio show • Promotional post templates Paid Advertising • Facebook/Instagram ad strategy • Campaign setup in Meta Ads Manager • Ad copy variations • Creative direction for static ads, video ads, and carousel ads • Audience testing plan • Weekly performance reporting • Optimization recommendations Funnel & Conversion Support • Landing page recommendations • Book sales page review • CTA recommendations • Email/Substack growth strategy • Recommendations for converting attention into book sales, subscribers, or consulting inquiries Brand Tone & Style The marketing should feel: • Professional • Strategic • Clear • Practical • Sophisticated • Credible • Warm • Experienced • Not hype-driven • Not gimmicky • Not focused on overnight success This book is not about promising fame, shortcuts, or viral success. It is about helping serious independent artists make better decisions, clarify their identity, shape their story, and build sustainable careers. The tone should reflect the perspective of someone who has been inside the music business, has meaningful accomplishments, and wants to offer practical guidance to artists who need clarity. Ideal Candidate The ideal person will have experience with: • Digital marketing for books, authors, consultants, coaches, or creative professionals • Facebook and Instagram ad campaigns • Organic social media strategy • Personal brand positioning • Authority-based marketing • Lead generation and audience building • Landing page optimization • Email or Substack growth • Campaign reporting and analytics • Marketing to musicians, artists, authors, or creative entrepreneurs Experience in music, entertainment, publishing, Americana, folk, roots, or independent artist marketing is a plus. I am especially interested in someone who understands how to market a thoughtful, expert-driven book without making it feel cheap, loud, or overly commercial. Campaign Goals The main goals are to: • Increase awareness of the book • Position me as a trusted expert in music business strategy • Leverage my existing social media channels more effectively • Use my professional background and connections strategically • Grow my audience across social media and Substack • Drive traffic to the book sales page or landing page • Generate qualified interest from independent artists and music professionals • Test messaging and audience segments through Meta ads • Create a repeatable promotional system for ongoing book marketing • Support future consulting inquiries connected to the book Platforms Involved The project may involve: • Instagram • Facebook • Meta Ads Manager • Substack • YouTube, if relevant • Existing website or landing page • Amazon or other book sales page • Canva or similar design tools • Google Analytics • Meta Pixel, if applicable • Email marketing platform, if applicable Budget - I prefer a fixed project fee for initial strategy and campaign setup Please include: • Your pricing • What is included • What you recommend for initial ad spend • What timeline you suggest for testing and optimization Timeline I would like to begin in mid-late August but need to establish a relationship now to ask questions and get things set up. The initial focus will be on: • Reviewing my current digital presence • Clarifying the positioning and campaign message • Creating a 30-day promotional plan • Setting up targeted Facebook and Instagram ads • Using my existing platforms and credentials more effectively Ideally, I would like to launch the first campaign within 2–3 weeks. Please Include in Your Proposal When applying, please answer the following: 1. Have you managed Facebook and Instagram ad campaigns before? If yes, what types of campaigns? 2. Have you marketed books, authors, consultants, musicians, or creative professionals before? 3. How would you approach promoting a book by a Grammy-winning music business veteran with existing credentials and industry connections? 4. How would you use my current social channels, Substack, radio show, and professional background to support the campaign? 5. What would your first 30 days look like? 6. What ad budget would you recommend for testing Meta ads? 7. Can you help with both organic social strategy and paid ads? 8. Do you have examples of past campaigns or results you can share? 9. How do you typically report performance and campaign results? 10. What do you need from me to begin? ⭐ Preferred Skills • Facebook Ads • Instagram Marketing • Meta Ads Manager • Digital Marketing Strategy • Social Media Marketing • Book Marketing • Author Marketing • Personal Brand Strategy • Authority Marketing • Lead Generation • Substack Growth • Copywriting • Content Strategy • Audience Targeting • Landing Page Optimization • Music Industry Marketing • Entertainment Marketing Start your proposal with Grammy so I know you read the entire description

MailerLite Deliverability & Growth Expert for Romance Book Newsletter Promo Business Job Overview: We are seeking a strategic Email Marketing Consultant to execute a complete infrastructure and design overhaul for a growing romance author promo ad sales business. We connect romance authors with voracious readers through our daily newsletter. Currently, we have a list of 50,000+ subscribers, with a very healthy hard bounce rate of under 0.2%. However, our engagement is underperforming the publishing industry average. We are seeing a steady 20% open rate and a 1% click-through rate. Our top two priorities are Deliverability and List Growth. We need an expert to get us out of the Gmail Promotions tab, build high-converting newsletter templates that maximize the number of ad placements we can sell, and create a strategy to rapidly acquire new subscribers and re-engage our current ones. Note: Total list size is a key metric for our business model. We do NOT want to purge or delete inactive subscribers. We are strictly looking for re-engagement strategies. Key Responsibilities: Deliverability & Infrastructure Audit (Top Priority): Analyze our MailerLite account, sender reputation, and domain setup. Implement technical fixes (DMARC, DKIM, SPF) and structural adjustments to get our daily blasts into the Primary inbox. List Growth Strategy (Top Priority): Advise and build the infrastructure for aggressive lead generation (e.g., Meta ads integration, landing pages, lead magnets) to acquire new, highly targeted romance readers. Template Design for Max ROI: Redesign our newsletter templates (daily multi-promo and solo blasts). We do not need copywriting; we need a strategic layout that allows us to pack in multiple book descriptions and covers attractively, maximizing our sellable ad inventory while driving high click-through rates. List Re-engagement: Develop and implement an automated sequence and ongoing content strategy to wake up "cold" subscribers without removing them from our database. VA Hand-off & SOP Creation: Build the templates so they are foolproof. Create recorded tutorials and written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) so our current Virtual Assistant can easily assemble the daily newsletters without breaking the design or triggering spam filters. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven, demonstrable expertise with MailerLite (automations, integrations, and strict block-design). Deep technical understanding of email deliverability, sender reputation, and strategies to conquer the Gmail Promotions tab. Strong background in newsletter engagement strategy and UX/UI template design (optimizing for high ad-density and clicks). Familiarity with social media adult content policies. Bonus: Experience working with authors, the publishing industry, or book promotion businesses. Project Scope: This is a one-time, fixed-price project. We are looking for an "Architect" to fix our foundation, redesign our assets, and hand the keys back to our team. We do not yet need ongoing month-to-month management at this time. The Hand-off: Our existing VA will continue to assemble the newsletters daily. You must provide clear SOPs and Loom videos so they can execute your strategy flawlessly. Project Milestones: Milestone 1: Deliverability Audit & Technical Fixes - Auditing the list, diagnosing Gmail/Spam triggers, and executing backend technical fixes (DMARC/DKIM/SPF). Milestone 2: List Growth & Re-engagement Strategy - Setting up the integration/funnels for new subscriber acquisition and building an automated re-engagement flow for inactive users. Milestone 3: Template Redesign - Designing and building master templates inside MailerLite, optimized for maximum ad placements and easy VA drag-and-drop usage. Milestone 4: VA Training & SOP Creation - Final handover including step-by-step written SOPs and recorded training videos. How to Apply: When applying, please start your cover letter with the phrase "forced proximity" so we know you read this description. In your proposal, please include: A brief overview of your experience with MailerLite and deliverability problem-solving. How you would approach re-engaging a list without deleting the unengaged users. Examples of past newsletter template designs optimized for multiple product/ad placements. A brief confirmation that you are comfortable with the one-off "Build and Hand-off" structure outlined above.

I own a med spa in Miami and need current, real-world competitor pricing. This is phone-based secret shopper work, NOT Google research. You'll call 15 med spas, posing as a prospective client, and record what they tell you in a spreadsheet. The 15 spas must be split into three tiers by location: Tier 1 (5 spas): Bird Road corridor, Westchester, West Miami, Coral Terrace, South Miami — neighborhood-level competitors Tier 2 (5 spas): South Miami, Coconut Grove, Kendall — mid-tier spas Tier 3 (5 spas): Coral Gables / Merrick Park area — premium/luxury spas You'll propose the list of 15 first, and I'll approve it before any calls are made. For each spa, gather pricing and details on: Medical weight loss — semaglutide and tirzepatide monthly cost, what's included (provider visits, labs, body composition scans), startup or consult fees, package vs month-to-month Botox/Dysport — price per unit, any membership or loyalty rate Lip filler — price per syringe, current promotions Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) — monthly program cost for women and men if offered, what's included, consult fee Peptide therapy — whether they offer it, which peptides, and program pricing Facials — price of their basic facial and their most advanced facial, plus dermaplane pricing (standalone or add-on) Whether their pricing is published on their website or only given by phone/consult If a spa says "pricing requires a consultation," record that — it's useful data, not a dead end. For each spa, also note: Vibe tier (luxury / mid / budget) based on their website and how the call felt 1–2 lines on HOW they presented pricing (pushy, consultative, offered a promo, tried to book you immediately, etc) Deliverable: Google Sheet, one row per spa (name, neighborhood, tier, phone, date called), columns for every item above plus notes. Process checkpoint: After the first 7 spas, share the sheet with me for review before finishing the rest, so I can adjust if anything is missing. Requirements: Fluent English required, Spanish a strong plus (many of these spas are bilingual). Comfortable making calls during Miami business hours (EST). US-based preferred. Prior mystery shopping, market research, or sales experience is a plus. Budget: $250 fixed price. Timeline: completed within 7 days of hire. To apply: Briefly describe any phone-based research or mystery shopping you've done, and confirm you can call during EST business hours. Applications that just say "I can do this" without specifics will be skipped.