Email Address

Website

Bio

A 50- to 100-word bio similar to what would go on the back of your book cover will suffice in helping me get to know you.

Why did you set this appointment? What questions do you have about your content, your platform, or the publishing process?

Working title of your book

Is your book fiction or nonfiction?

What is your book about?

A 250-word summary should be enough to give me an idea.

Is your manuscript complete or are you still writing? If you are still writing, when do you expect to be finished?

What is the word count (or anticipated word count) of your book?

To find the word count, if you’ve written your book in Microsoft Word, click on “Tools” in the menu bar. Then select “Word Count.” A box will appear. Find “Words,” then enter that number here. Note: standard nonfiction trade book is 50,000-70,000 words; fiction is 70,000-90,000 words and up.

Who are you writing this book for?

Who is your target audience? For example: yourself (a family keepsake), Christians, people who want to lose weight or get healthy, baby boomers, millennials, children (ages 3-5), middle schoolers, young adults, married couples, college students, career women, leaders, men, and the like. Please include age group or ethnicity, if either applies.

Why are you writing this book?

Share your heart for the message of your book. What do you hope to accomplish by publishing it?

Will your book include any special features? If yes, describe them here.

Special features may include elements such as charts, tables, or graphs; interactive features such as journaling pages or questions; prayers, confessions, or affirmations; and the like.

Is this your first book? If not, please share with us your previous writing/publishing experience.

List the titles of the books or articles you’ve published. Were they self-published or traditionally published?

When would you like to have your book published?

Consider that the editorial process can take approximately 2–4 months. Writing coaching, ghostwriting, book doctoring, or rewriting can take approximately 6–12 months.

Tell me about your social media engagement. What platforms are you on (please include links)? How many followers on each do you have?

Do you have a mailing or emailing list? How many addresses do you have?

Do you have a newsletter, blog, or podcast? How many subscribers do you have?

Tell me about your network. Who are the well-known leaders or influencers that you have in your circle who will support your book once it's published? In other words, will they buy it and place it in their church bookstores? Will they write an endorsement or foreword? Will they share information about your book on their social media and web pages?

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