CLIENT INTAKE Q&A - EDITING
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. 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
Your social media links
Country of residence
Which of my services are you interested in?
Manuscript Assessment - Memoir
Manuscript Assessment - Non-fiction
Developmental Edit - Memoir
Developmental Edit- Non-fiction
What is your preferred start date?
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
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? Please give details and/or provide links.
Do you write and speak English fluently?
YES
NO
Are you familiar with using Microsoft Word's Track Changes?
YES
NO
ABOUT YOUR BOOK PROJECT
Which mythic feminine theme, archetype or symbolic journey is your manuscript about?
Where are you currently in your book writing process?
How many words is your manuscript?
What are your goals and objectives for this book?
Why are you the best person to have written this book? What do you bring to the work?
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.
Describe your ideal reader, based on your genre and topic.
What are your publishing goals for this book?
My first priority is to sign with an agent
Traditional publishing
A small, independent or academic press
I am open to working with a hybrid publisher
I don't know yet
Do you already have a literary agent or publisher? Do you have a deadline for this book? If yes, give details.
Have you worked with a book coach or editor on this project already? How was that experience? What worked and what didn't? What was their feedback?
What kind of support are are you most looking for? What would signify a successful outcome for you from working with me?
Have you read the editing sales page on my website, as well as my Homepage?
YES
NO
Have you used AI in your book development or writing process?
YES
NO
If yes, how?
YOUR WRITING LIFE
Where are you in terms of possible burnout with this manuscript? Are you willing to put time and energy into a rewrite, if needed?
How do you best connect to your creativity, especially if you run into blockages? Do you have a spiritual or embodiment practice that gets you into creative flow?
I often work with clients who have been through trauma. For your safety and best support, please let me know if you are taking any medications or undertaking treatment that may affect your ability to work on this project. I guarantee confidentiality on this.
Is there anything else you'd like to share with me about you, this project, or your writing journey?
YOUR WRITING SAMPLE
WRITING SAMPLE
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