CLIENT INTAKE Q&A
GUIDELINES
PLEASE TAKE TIME TO FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. THIS WILL HELP ME ASSESS WHETHER I CAN BE OF GENUINE ASSISTANCE TO YOU AND YOUR PROJECT. THE MORE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE, THE FEWER BACK-AND-FORTH EMAILS WE'LL NEED. YOU CAN EXPECT A RESPONSE FROM ME WITHIN 1-2 BUSINESS DAYS.
ABOUT YOU
Name
First Name
Last Name
Email
example@example.com
Your website
Country of residence
Which of my services are you interested in?
Your Story Spine - Memoir
Your Story Spine - Non-fiction
Your Book Skeleton - Memoir
Your Book Skeleton - Non-fiction
Your Book Proposal - Memoir
Your Book Proposal - Non-fiction
Flesh Out Your Book
Editing - Manuscript Assessment
Editing - Developmental Edit
What is your field of professional expertise? What are you an educator in?
I only work with experienced writers. Have you published a full-length book? If not, have you have written relevant essays, articles or a contributing chapter to a book?
How do you best connect to your creativity? Do you have an embodiment practice that gets you into creative flow?
Do you write and speak English fluently?
YES
NO
Are you familiar with using Microsoft Word's Track Changes tool?
YES
NO
How much time do you have per week to devote (comfortably) to this book project?
Are you able to invest into this service without it causing you financial anxiety?
YES
NO
ABOUT YOUR BOOK PROJECT
Where are you in your book writing process?
What gives you most satisfaction in your book-writing process and your writing life?
What gives you most frustration in your book-writing process and your writing life?
What are your goals and objectives for this book? Why are you writing it?
Why are you the best person to write this book? What do you bring to the work?
Have you done detailed research and development (if writing non-fiction?) How many students/clients have you tested your ideas out with?
What is the point of your book, its central argument? What are you trying to say about human nature and the world?
What happens in your book, in (max) 250 words?
Briefly name the transformation journey you are taking your reader through - in one sentence if you can.
Describe your ideal reader, based on your genre and topic.
Do you have any fears around taking on this subject? If so, why? If you are writing memoir, this might include fears of exposing hidden truths to family or friends.
What are your publishing goals for this book?
Traditional publishing
An independent or academic press
A hybrid model
Self-publishing
Are you already signed up with a literary agent or publisher? If yes, give details.
Have you worked with a book coach or editor on this project? What worked and what didn't? What was their feedback?
What are you looking for in a book coach? What would signify a successful outcome for you from this service?
Have you read the relevant sales page in detail on my website (including the FAQ), and my 'Do We Fit' page?
YES
NO
Do you intend to use AI as part of your book development or writing process?
YES
NO
If yes, how?
Is there anything else you'd like to share with me about you, this project, or your writing journey?
YOUR WRITING SAMPLE
WRITING SAMPLE
PLEASE UPLOAD A 10-PAGE WRITING SAMPLE - A DRAFT CHAPTER FROM YOUR BOOK, A SECTION FROM YOUR PROPOSAL, OR AN ARTICLE OR ESSAY THAT'S RELEVANT TO YOUR TOPIC. I GUARANTEE CONFIDENTIALITY AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR CO-OPERATION! Please submit your file in Microsoft Word: double spaced, 1 inch margins, 12 point Times New Roman.
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