Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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What is your goal in writing and releasing this book?
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Pick all that apply.
To tell your story.
To help others by sharing your knowledge or experiences.
To establish yourself as an expert in your subject area.
To get more speaking opportunities.
To make money.
To build your brand.
To expand your network or find new professional opportunities.
Other
If you chose other, please explain below:
Are you self-publishing or working with a publisher on this book project?
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Self-Publishing
Working with a Publisher
Unsure
Do you have an established brand? If so, please share a link.
If you have published previous books and want this book to have a similar feel, please share links or give more information about your previous books below.
Who is the target audience for your book?
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For example: what demographic / age / gender / subculture do you hope to reach?
List five adjectives that describe your target audience.
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For example: "Young, busy, active, health-conscious, environmentally-conscious"
Please provide links to or titles of three books that might be targeted to the same audience as your book.
These are books that might sell next to your book in a bookstore.
Do you already have a book cover design?
Yes
No
Do you have any personal preferences in terms of colors, styles, or symbology?
For example, if you hate the color orange, or love script fonts, these are good things for me to know.
Which book covers are your favorites?
Link me to a few of your favorite covers, from any genre.
What text should appear on your book's front cover?
List title, subtitle, author's name, etc. here.
What kind of cover will your book have?
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Softcover (Paperback)
Hardcover with printed casewrap
Hardcover with plain case wrap and printed dust jacket
Hardcover with printed case wrap and printed dust jacket
Two editions, one softcover and one hardcover
What is your book's word count?
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How many images, tables or charts are in your book?
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If your book needs graphics, photos and/or illustrations, which of the following is true?
I will provide the graphics, photos and/or illustrations in print-ready quality.
I need to have illustrations created and I want you to help me source a suitable illustrator for custom illustrations.
I need to have illustrations created and I am sourcing my own illustrator.
I would like you to find and source stock illustrations or photos to suit my content.
What color(s) of ink are you planning to have in your book interior?
Black ink only
Full color (four color process)
Black plus one ink color
Black plus two ink colors
Please give me your recommendation
If you didn't find the page size you're looking for in the list above, list your book page size here:
If you know where you will be printing your book, please enter the name of the printer here:
If you have a previous book interior layout and want this one to look like it, do you have access to the editable (Adobe InDesign) files for that book?
Yes
No
Unsure
If you are printing with Amazon KDP, which ink and paper have you selected?
Black ink only, white paper
Black ink only, cream paper
Standard Color
Premium Color
What stage is your manuscript at right now?
Writing
Editing
Proofreading
Ready for Design or Layout
By which date do you expect your book will be ready for layout?
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When would it be ready for me to work on it?
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By which date would you like to release your book?
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Complete the following sentence. "My highest priority for this book project is to get my book done..."
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cheaply.
quickly.
professionally.
Please explain why you answered the previous question the way you did.
Is there anything else you want to tell me about your book project?
Please paste a link to your book manuscript and/or book files here:
Or email them to me at juliekarendesign (at) gmail.com