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Book Project Roadmap - Initial Questionnaire
Where are you now, and where do you want to go with your book? (Note: answers are kept in strict confidence; we do not share your information.)
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Author Name
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First Name
Last Name
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E-mail
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example@example.com
Confirm Email
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Phone:
Used only in case of changes to appointments or events.
Country Code if outside US
Area Code
Phone Number
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Type of book:
Nonfiction (including Memoir)
Fiction
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My book's working title:
If you don't have a title yet, list what your book is about, such as "business how-to," "memoir," "cookbook", "romance novel" etc.
Limit 200 characters
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Manuscript status
It's OK if you don't have a manuscript; all books start as ideas first. A first draft has initial chapters roughed out with a list of contents. Subsequent drafts have been substantive edited, line edited, copy edited, proofread to CMS standards, fact-checked, and indexed (if applicable.) If you have a draft that's been edited, but don't know if it's Final and publisher-ready, check 3rd Draft.
Ideas /Notes
1st Draft
2nd Draft
3rd Draft
Final Draft
Manuscript Status
Manuscript Status
Ideas /Notes
1st Draft
2nd Draft
3rd Draft
Final Draft
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My goals as an author:
What are your goals? Select all that apply
Authority: grow influence in my field
Career: part-time author, supplement main profession
Career: full-time author, publish new book(s) annually
Impact: become a bestselling author
Contribute: add value to my field or cause
Entertain: engage readers with exceptional writing
Heal: book is therapeutic for myself and readers
Lead: teach, uplift, and grow followers
Legacy: leave book(s) for future generations
Publish: succeed as self- or indie-publisher
Revenue: sell books, add income stream
ROI: a good return on investment
Skills: Improve my writing and editing
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My goals for this book
Select all that apply.
Achieve positive reviews
Achieve positive ROI
Attain bestseller list(s)
Effectively reach audience
Be first in or part of a series
Give away as a marketing tool
Inspire change in reader or society
Land a publishing deal
Launch indie publishing venture
Sell at brick & mortar stores (25K)
Sell commercially online
Sell to public libraries (100K)
Sell via my website/social media
Sell at speaking gigs, events, etc.
Win awards
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Author Platform Assessment
Select the statement(s) that best describes your Author Platform
Author Platform? What's that?
Platform growing/in development
Actively engaged < 10,000
Actively engaged 10,001 - 24,999
Actively engaged 25,000 +
I have current email addresses
I have a managed email list
I am a paid public speaker or SME
I am a celebrity or VIP
I have a blog or website
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LinkedIn URL & web URLs
Separate with commas. Leave blank if you have none
http://LinkedIn.com/in/
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Do you need help creating a P&L budget for your book project?
Traditional Publishing Budget includes:
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Income:
Royalties •
Expenses:
Editorial, Promotional/Travel
Self/Indie/Hybrid Publishing Budget includes: •
Income
: Book Sales •
Expenses:
Editorial, Promotional/Travel, Cost of Sales, Marketing, Graphic Design, Print/Production, and Fulfillment
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NO
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Do you know which publishing path to take?
We recommend creating a clear project plan/roadmap that aligns with your goals, is informed by knowledge of the publishing industry, takes into account scope of responsibilities, opportunities, and risks; and addresses adequate time frames to achieve maximum ROI.
Not decided yet
Yes: Self Publishing
Yes: Traditional Publishing
Yes: Indie Publish
Yes: Hybrid
Am considering all options
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