Hello!
Choosing someone to help you with your marketing, social media, and newsletter strategy is a big decision and I want you to feel confident in who you’re partnering with.
My name is Melissa and I run The Literary Assistant. Here’s what makes us different:
✨ I’m both a strategist and a storyteller.
I’m not just looking at your platform through a marketing lens… I understand the emotional heart of storytelling. I’m a lifelong reader who knows what pulls readers in, and I bring that same intuitive understanding to the way I help authors show up.
✨ I work behind the scenes with real authors every single day.
As a literary assistant and social media strategist, I see the real author journey:
the drafts and doubts
the frustration with algorithms
the fear of being seen
the pressure leading up to release
the desire to connect with readers meaningfully
the juggling of life, writing, and marketing
I know what works, what doesn’t, and what actually matters long-term — because I’m in the trenches with authors, not speaking from theory.
✨ I meet you where you are — not where you “should” be.
There is no one-size-fits-all marketing plan.
There is no “right” pace.
There is no perfect strategy.
There is only your story, your personality, and your readers.
My job is to help you uncover:
what feels aligned
what feels sustainable
what feels natural
and what will help you grow steadily without burnout
Your strategy should fit you, not force you into a mold.
✨ I believe in gentle, sustainable growth.
No pressure.
No hustle.
No guilt-driven marketing.
My coaching is built on clarity, kindness, and creativity — not overwhelm.
Whether you’re juggling work, family, grief, or just life in general, your author platform should support you… not exhaust you.
✨ I focus on long-term visibility, not quick fixes.
My approach blends:
intuitive content strategy
storytelling that connects
clear messaging
reader-first marketing
simple habits that build momentum
newsletters that convert
social media with heart
The result?
An author platform that feels meaningful and true to who you are — and continues to grow long after our sessions.
✨ I offer a partnership, not just a strategy.
When you work with me, you’re not getting a consultant who hands you a checklist and disappears.
You’re getting:
💛 a guide
💛 a cheerleader
💛 a strategist
💛 a support system
💛 someone who knows the rhythm of the publishing world
💛 someone who actually cares about your book, your readers, and your voice
You don’t have to navigate the marketing side of your author journey alone.
I’m here to walk beside you.
✨ I help authors fall back in love with their platforms.
Your author platform should feel like a natural extension of your creativity — not a burden.
My greatest joy is helping authors:
gain confidence
feel proud of what they’re creating
finally understand how to market themselves
show up authentically
and actually enjoy the process again
If you’re tired of feeling stuck, unsure, overwhelmed, or invisible — you don’t have to stay there.
🌿 If you’re ready for clarity, confidence, and support…
I’d love to work with you.
Check out my WORK WITH ME page for options.
Together, we’ll build something you’re proud of.
Your story deserves it.
