What did you think of this episode?Are you an independent author in need of a virtual assistant? How do you find the best one for your specific needs?  Today’s guest offers us three systems every author needs to have in place – before we hire anyone.Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During this episode, you’ll learn The Three Systems Every Indie Author Needs Before Hiring an Assistant.My industry expert, Lorna K. Bailey, has been an Executive Virtual Assistant since 2014, supporting bestselling authors and entrepreneurs with systems that help them thrive. Drawing on her experience working with Dave Chesson (Kindlepreneur, Publisher Rocket, Atticus) and other top Amazon authors, she now teaches writers how to work with assistants and build sustainable, organized businesses.Why should authors even care about having systems in their writing and business? Writing systemPublishing system book abrogator Marketing system What is the biggest challenge you see indie authors facing today, and how can they overcome that? LINKSTikTok: @lornakbailey Website You will find both paid and free resources for authors in Lorna's store!https://www.lornakbailey.com/storeVA Resources – [email protected]  write I Need a VA in the subject line.Visit  Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#1 Podcast in the "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers in 2024".Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast