I have been working as an authors’ assistant since 2020, helping authors to self-publish their books and keep on top of the business of being an author. One of my clients asked me to help him set up a Shopify store, and one steep learning curve later, we got his shop up and running. Word spread that I knew how to do this mysterious Shopify stuff, and I started getting requests to make stores for other people as well.

The back end of Shopify can seem pretty dense, with hundreds of different settings and options. From seeing for myself how confusing this can be, I realised that authors need straightforward guides so they can get a basic bookshop going, in the least scary way.

I want to make it super affordable to get help, with different options available to suit your needs. I’ve designed these guides and videos to be quick and easy. I won’t be giving you all the possible options available within Shopify; you don’t need them. What you need is to get a store up and running, look professional, and most importantly sell your books.

As an author myself, I used my own book to create the How-To videos. It’s a book that you can buy, so please do! Be reassured that everything I’m showing you how to do in the guides is completely real and works, because you can watch me set it up in real time through the videos. I filmed every step, so you know that nothing is missing. (Except entering my bank details – I didn’t record that bit!)

I am an assistant to several wonderful authors, as well as having a family and a life, so my time is limited. However, if you have purchased anything from me and are still stuck, please email me with your questions and I’ll try to help. I also have some limited consultancy slots available if you would like me to set up your store for you. If you are interested in having me design and make your Shopify store, please see my “How it works” document before enquiring.