Please tell us more about you and your book.
We look forward to learning about you, your book, and what you're hoping to achieve. We intentionally work with a limited number of authors each year so we can invest deeply in every partnership. This form helps us understand your work, your goals, and whether we're the right fit for one another. If you have multiple projects in mind, please complete this form with the one you'd like to publish first.
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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example@example.com
Where are you based?
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Do you have a website? (social media is OK)
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Can you tell us about your book or project? What is it about? Do you have a link where we can learn more?
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Are you finished writing your book?
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I haven't started.
I finished writing the first draft but it still needs a lot of work.
Yup! Everything is done and my book has been professionally edited.
Other
If your manuscript has been professionally edited, how many editorial passes has it received? Is there anything else you’d like to share about its current stage?
Every book is different, and we tailor our scope to the needs of each author and project. We don't believe in one-size-fits-all publishing packages. Instead, we work with authors we believe in and build each partnership around the goals of the book, the author's vision, and the level of support that's needed.
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Author Partnership: A thoughtfully scoped partnership centered around bringing a single book to life through editorial, design, production, printing, distribution, and foundational launch support. (Most projects begin around $28K.)
Long-Term Publishing Partnership: An ongoing collaboration that extends beyond publishing a single book and may include publicity, marketing strategy, audience development, companion products, deluxe editions, future books, events, or broader author brand development over time.
Mission-Driven or Special Project: Reserved for select projects that fall outside our standard author partnerships due to their funding model, scope, or broader mission. We intentionally reserve time for a few of these projects each year. They are individually scoped and may involve crowdfunding, grants, sponsorships, nonprofit collaboration, or a more focused production approach. This category often include works such as poetry collections, literary fiction, educational, cultural, or mission-driven books.
Something else.
How do you expect to fund your project? Every book is funded differently. We've supported authors through each of these approaches, and understanding how you're thinking about investment helps us develop a publishing path that's aligned with your goals. (Select all that apply.)
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Personal investment
Business investment
Crowdfunding (e.g., Kickstarter or pre-orders)
Grant or sponsorship
Investor or Partner
Still exploring options
Other
Would you like to share anything else about your budget or funding plans?
Every publishing partnership is different. Some of the areas below are included in most projects, while others may be added over time or scoped separately depending on your goals. Which aspects of the publishing process are most important to you? (Select 3–5.)
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Ghostwriting or manuscript development (You need help finishing your book)
Editorial development
Book design
Print strategy & manufacturing (special editions, offset print run, premium finishes)
Audiobook production
Publishing strategy (positioning, launch planning, distribution)
Reader development (email, newsletter, community, audience growth)
Publicity and media outreach (podcasts, trade reviews, interviews, traditional PR)
Advertising & paid marketing (Amazon Ads, Meta Ads, email campaigns, promotions)
Direct sales & e-commerce (website, Shopify, fulfillment, subscriptions, bundles)
Companion works and extension products (workbooks, decks, journals, merch, deluxe bundles)
Rights reversion & republication (you need help publishing your previously traditionally published book)
Other
Anything else you’d like to share about this?
Do you have a target publication date in mind? We intentionally work with a limited number of authors and typically plan projects well in advance—most often a year or more before publication. If you're hoping to publish within the next three months, we're probably not the right fit.
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Have you used any AI tools in developing your manuscript so far? If yes, please briefly describe how they were used. This simply helps us understand the editorial starting point and how best to support your work.
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What are you hoping your book will accomplish? We'd love to understand how this book fits into your broader goals and what success looks like from your perspective.
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What three existing books reach a similar audience to yours?
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What does your book offer that those books do not?
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What else would you like us to know about you, your work, or what you're looking for in a publishing partner?
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Please share any files related to your project. If you have a manuscript, we encourage you to upload it, even if it's still a work in progress. You're also welcome to share sample chapters, a synopsis, proposal, or outline. Reviewing your work helps us better understand the project, its scope, and whether we're a good fit.
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