Do you have any recommendations or sources for VAs? Thanks!

Phyllis: The association won’t print the book for you, but, instead, might be able to help you find a printer. That’s how I found Friesens.
Thank you for your most kind words.

Alyson-
EXCELLENT Idea re an independent publishers association in my area. My “local money” going into their “local pockets” would help the economy here. I’ll also check out your Canada publisher. (And congratulations on your strong biz success: Your models have been sound and I’ve joyfully watched you grow and Grow and GROW over the years! You remain the authority whose integrity and expertise I rely on in the Art Biz World!
~Phyllis

I, too, have heard good things about Amazon’s printing services, but POD with anyone is going to be cost-prohibitive for you.

Phyllis: I have my books printed in large quantities (1-3,000) at http://friesens.com in Canada. I do not know how they would be for color printing, though I have seen some beautiful art publications they have done.
See if you can find an independent publishers association in your area. They would be MOST helpful for you.

Good list, Patricia. Now, make those tasks very very specific.

Yes, Judith has a studio to be envied.

Interesting, Marishka, that you are driven even more because of owning your own biz. I think that’s very true in my case as well.

Maggie: I’m glad you could relate. Thank you for sharing here.

Philip: I couldn’t do what I do without my VAs and my bookkeeper. Go for it!