Publishing Boss Incubator™ — Author Intake Form
Welcome, Author! We are so excited to begin this journey with you. Please take your time and answer each question as thoroughly as possible. The more you share, the better we can serve you. Your answers will shape everything we build together.
SECTION 1 — About You
Full Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email Address
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example@example.com
Phone Number (for WhatsApp/text communication)
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
City & State
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What is your professional background or title? e.g. pastor, coach, executive, speaker
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How did you hear about the Publishing Boss Incubator™?
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Social Media
Referral from a Friend or Colleague
Email
WaterSprings Publishing Website
Event or Conference
Other
SECTION 2 — Your Book Idea
What is the working title of your book? It is okay if you do not have one yet — just describe what you are thinking.
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In 2 to 3 sentences, what is your book about?
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What is the ONE core message or transformation you want readers to walk away with?
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What category best describes your book? Select all that apply.
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Christian Living / Faith
Leadership & Business
Ministry & Pastoral
Self-Help / Personal Development
Memoir / Testimony
Motivational / Inspirational
Other
Have you started writing anything yet? If yes, how much do you have — outline, chapters, notes, etc.?
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SECTION 3 — Your Reader
Who is your ideal reader? Describe them as specifically as possible — age, profession, faith background, and the challenges they are facing.
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What problem does your reader have BEFORE they pick up your book?
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What does your reader's life look like AFTER finishing your book? What changes for them?
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Are there existing books in your space that speak to a similar audience? If so, which ones?
SECTION 4 — Your Content Assets
Do you have existing content we can repurpose into your book? Select all that apply.
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Sermon recordings or transcripts
Training or teaching videos
Podcast episodes
Blog posts or articles
Speaking notes or slides
Journals or personal writings
Social media content
None yet — I am starting fresh
Approximately how much content do you have? e.g. 10 sermons, 3 years of blog posts
What format is most of your existing content in?
Please Select
Mostly audio
Mostly video
Mostly written
A mix of all formats
I do not have existing content yet
SECTION 5 — Your Schedule and Working Style
How many hours per week can you realistically dedicate to reviewing/writing etc?
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Less than 2 hours
2 to 4 hours
4 to 6 hours
6 or more hours
What time of day do you do your best writing or creative thinking?
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Early morning before 9am
Mid-morning 9am to 12pm
Afternoon 12pm to 5pm
Evening after 5pm
Late night
How would you describe your writing experience?
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I have never written a book before
I have started but never finished
I write regularly but have never published
I have published before
What is your biggest fear or concern about writing this book?
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SECTION 6 — Your Goals and Vision
Why is NOW the right time for you to write this book?
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How do you plan to use your book? Select all that apply.
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Build credibility and authority in my field
Generate passive income
Support my speaking or ministry
Leave a legacy for my family or community
Launch or grow a business
Fulfill a God-given calling
Other
Do you have an existing audience such as a congregation, email list, social media following, or client base? If yes, approximately how large?
Is there anything else you would like me to know about you, your story, or your book before our kickoff call?
Thank you for taking the time to complete this form. You are one step closer to becoming a published author. I cannot wait to read your answers and connect with you on our kickoff call. — Athena C. Shack, The Publishing Boss
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