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@marywyrd.bsky.socialOct 9, 2026, 12:45 PM

Your social media is gone.
Now, how do you promote your book?

Here are some ideas...

#AuthorAssistant #AuthorSky #IndieAuthor

Three ways to promote a book without social media. 1. Optimise your online presence. Example: create book metadata that's clear, concise, and current. 2. Be where your readers are. Example: take part in newsletter swaps with other authors. 3. Advertising. Example: utilise free social proof from genuine readers. @marywyrd.bsky.social - Background photograph in green of open books. Mary Wyrd logo of a golden pen nib with a green handle branching off into multiple tentacles.
@marywyrd.bsky.socialOct 8, 2026, 12:45 PM

An easy ARC Team process for when you want that sweet, sweet social proof just in time for your new book release 💞

#AuthorSky #IndieAuthor #AuthorAssistant

Easy ARC Team Process (ARC means Advance Reader Copy or Advance Review Copy) - a list of bullet points, but using hearts: 1. Find reviewers who love your genre. 2. Invite them to review your book. 3. Create an ARC. 4. Send ARC's with a list of expectations. 5. Track who has your ARC. 6. Send a reminder and a "Thank You" - @marywyrd.bsky.social - background image of open books. Mary Wyrd logo of a golden pen nib with a green handle branching upwards into multiple tentacles.
@marywyrd.bsky.socialOct 4, 2026, 12:45 PM

Need help getting books ready and to their readers?

From one-off project support to regular support, Mary Wyrd can help you with a range of tasks.

Get your Creative Virtual Assistant and Author Assistant at
www.marywyrd.com

100% human, 0% gen-ai

#AuthorSky #IndieAuthor #AuthorAssistant

Mary Wyrd promo 1: Custom support for book businesses! Creative Virtual Assistant. Six bullet points state: Social Media. Admin Support. Graphic Design. Web Copy. Brand Design. And more. www.marywyrd.com/services - Three circles with images from the Mary Wyrd portfolio. 1. Bluesky social media post promoting charity horror anthology, The Shadows The We Carry by #HorrorWritersChat 2. Graphic promoting three books with the phrase "IT'S WEIRD UP NORTH". 3. Brand design for #HorrorWritersChat showing fonts with the phrase Sphynx of Black Quartz, Judge My Vow.Mary Wyrd Promo 2: Author Assistant. Custom support for authors! Six bullet points: Website Graphics. Book blurbs. Cover Design. Blogs. Endpapers. And more. www.marywyrd.com/author-assistant - Three circles with images from the Mary Wyrd portfolio. 1. Website Graphics for a Regency fantasy mystery series. 2. Book cover for The Planar Pages Collection Two. 3. Endpapers for special edition hardbacks with gold detail and symbols relevant to the series.Mary Wyrd promo 3. Reviews for Mary Wyrd. Three reviews: 1. “Mary is fast, professional, and committed...to supporting human creativity and fully understood my desire to avoid platforming AI-generated work...” - Dianna Gunn, Founder of Weeknight Writers. 2. “Mary's "á la carte" task menu allowed me to get what I needed to find some relief in my day-to-day.” - Kayleigh Merritt, Editor and owner of In the Margins. 3. “I am absolutely delighted with everything Mary has delivered…and it's great to have her in my corner.” - D. Hale Rambo, Historical Fantasy Mystery Author. www.marywyrd.com/portfolioMary Wyrd promo 4. Behind the business of Mary Wyrd. List of bullet points under the heading Experience, includes: Library Assistant. Administrative Assistant. Personal Assistant. Diary Manager. Book Club creator. Event coordinator. Graphic Designer. Copywriter. Book blogger. www.marywryd.com - Composite illustration of Mary Wyrd, a figure in a Victorian gown holding a yellow letter in gloved hands. She looks upwards with a crowned skull.
@marywyrd.bsky.socialSep 25, 2026, 12:45 PM

Suffering from social media burnout?
Still need to promote your book?

Here are three ways to promote a book without social media - with examples!

#AuthorSky #BookSky #AuthorAssistant

Three ways to promote a book without social media. 1. Optimize your online presence. Example: create book metadata that's clear, concise, and current. 2. Be where your readers are. Example: take part in newsletters swaps with other authors. 3. Advertising. Example: utilize free social proof from genuine readers. www.marywyrd.com - Mary Wyrd logo of a golden pen nib with green tentacles. Background image of open books.
@marywyrd.bsky.socialSep 24, 2026, 4:03 PM

How does an #AuthorAssistant celebrate reaching 2k followers on Bluesky? 🤔

It’s obvious - she gives back!

I randomly chose three authors who follow me here and made graphics for their books.

Please check out their books! ⬇️

#BookSky #AuthorSky #IndieAuthor

@marywyrd.bsky.socialSep 23, 2026, 12:45 PM

Mary Wyrd is what happens when you combine

+ an experienced Virtual Assistant
+ a professional Graphic Designer
+ a book-loving (ex)Library Assistant
+ a copywriter
with the desire to help and support others.

Bonus: Horror Writer and geek.

#AuthorAssistant

Composite illustration of Mary Wyrd by Mary Wyrd, a figure in a purple-pink Victorian gown holding a yellow letter in gloved hands. Her crowned skull looks upwards, as if contemplating what she has just read.
@marywyrd.bsky.socialSep 22, 2026, 4:20 PM

Some of the wonderful folks I've gotten to work with have these kind words to say about working with me ☺️

#AuthorSky #IndieAuthor #AuthorAssistant

Text reads: Reviews for Mary Wyrd. Three reviews: 1. “Mary is fast, professional, and committed...to supporting human creativity and fully understood my desire to avoid platforming AI-generated work...” - Dianna Gunn, Founder of Weeknight Writers. 2. “Mary's "á la carte" task menu allowed me to get what I needed to find some relief in my day-to-day.” - Kayleigh Merritt, Editor and owner of In the Margins. 3. “I am absolutely delighted with everything Mary has delivered…and it's great to have her in my corner.” - D. Hale Rambo, Historical Fantasy Mystery Author. www.marywyrd.com/portfolio
@marywyrd.bsky.socialSep 20, 2026, 12:45 PM

You’re an author.
But somehow you’re also a marketer, a designer, and living in your inbox.
Then there’s everything else.

Good news!
You don’t have to do everything on your own.

Take back your time with an Author Assistant.

Read this blog to find and hire yours

#AuthorAssistant #IndieAuthor

@marywyrd.bsky.socialSep 18, 2026, 12:45 PM

I've worked with:
> authors
> writers
> editors
> publishers
and loved it!

If you work with books or help make books come to life and need support, you’ve found someone who will love what you do as much as you do.
Get in touch!

#AuthorAssistant #BookSky

www.marywyrd.com/contact-me

@marywyrd.bsky.socialSep 14, 2026, 12:45 PM

FAQ: I'd love to work with you but I can't right now. Can we work together in the future?
A: Please get in touch and share your:
> pain point - I might have a suggestion that could help now.
> project - what you need help with, when.
> budget - how much you can invest.

#AuthorSky #AuthorAssistant

The words "Get Wyrd" is on the left of a composite illustration of Mary Wyrd, a figure in a Victorian gown holding a letter in gloved hands. She looks upwards with a crowned skull.
@marywyrd.bsky.socialSep 13, 2026, 12:45 PM

FAQ: What is an Author Assistant?

A: An author assistant, also known as an author personal assistant, author PA, or author virtual assistant, is a freelancer who supports authors with a wide range of tasks.

I've been directly supporting authors since 2022.
Need help?

#AuthorAssistant #AuthorSky

Author Assistant. Custom support for authors! Six bullet points: Website Graphics. Book blurbs. Cover Design. Blogs. Endpapers. And more. www.marywyrd.com/author-assistant - Three circles with images from the Mary Wyrd portfolio. 1. Website Graphics for a Regency fantasy mystery series. 2. Book cover for The Planar Pages Collection Two. 3. Endpapers for special edition hardbacks with gold detail and symbols relevant to the series.
@marywyrd.bsky.socialSep 11, 2026, 9:00 AM

Your best book marketing tool?
It's your book cover!

Whether you need to DIY or you're looking to create a brief for a designer, there are 5 elements your book cover needs.

Read my blog to discover the five signs of a successful book cover design.

#AuthorSky #IndieAuthor #AuthorAssistant 💙📚

@marywyrd.bsky.socialSep 7, 2026, 4:20 PM

Need DIY promo graphics?

Follow these EIGHT top tips and you'll be on your way to graphics that work for you.

GRAPHIC DESIGN TOP TIPS
- and mistakes to avoid -
by a Graphic Designer 👋

#BookSky #AuthorSky #IndieAuthor #AuthorAssistant

@marywyrd.bsky.socialSep 7, 2026, 12:45 PM

Not sure what to post?
It's time to create a social media strategy!

Save time and generate ideas quickly with these three subjects.

Find examples of how to come up with post ideas (without gen-ai) on my blog: www.marywyrd.com/blog/three-s...

#AuthorSky #WriterSky #AuthorAssistant #amwriting

Three subjects for writers to include in a successful social media strategy. 1. Business. Example: everything about your writing and where to buy/read it. 2. Education. Example: share specific knowledge and information. 3. Entertainment. Example: bring your meme game or pictures of pets. www.marywyrd.com - Mary Wyrd logo of a golden pen nib with green tentacles. Background image of open books.
@marywyrd.bsky.socialSep 6, 2026, 12:45 PM

#AuthorSky

Did you know...

You can delegate that ONE task you've been putting off.

As an #AuthorAssistant I also take on one-off project requests, like:

> research
> creating book promotion posts and graphics
> writing alt text

Need support? Get in touch
www.marywyrd.com/author-assis...

@marywyrd.bsky.socialSep 3, 2026, 9:00 AM

I confess.

I'm an Author Enabler.

I want you to write your next story, your next book, and all your WIPs.

And I can help make it happen.

I'm an #AuthorAssistant ready to help with everything from one-off tasks to regular monthly support!

Learn more at www.marywyrd.com/author-assis...