Author Survey

As you likely know, writing a book involves bringing many moving pieces together (writing, marketing, publishing). Our goal at Spiritus Communications (Scott and/or Jocelyn Carbonara) is to hold some of those pieces so you can focus on the aspects of the process that are most aligned to your gifts and desires. We can help you with ghostwriting, content editing, proofreading, publishing, and marketing—as well as coaching throughout this process.

To be sure that we are maximizing the time we set aside to focus on your book or writing project, it would be helpful if you could send background information on what you have done so far in this publishing project and what you hope to accomplish. This short questionnaire will help us get to know you better and enable us to assess how we can best be of service to you.

Please be assured that Spiritus Communications and its business partners hold all client information in the strictest of confidence. We will never use your personal name or the name of your business in any manner unless you have given us your full consent to do so.

Thanks in advance for providing us with your frank responses to the following questions.

It is also helpful if you email us a sample of your writing, so we can accurately quote (if you have not already). Editing and/or ghostwriting rates can be sent upon request.

We also have access to designers, project managers, printing companies, marketers, and more. We carefully select experts who we know produce quality work at reasonable prices.

Questions? Contact Jocelyn Carbonara jocelyn@leadtoengage.com, (919)309-7775cell, www.LeadtoEngage.com

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* 1. Where are you in the process of writing your book(s)?

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* 2. Briefly describe the subject and theme of your book or proposed book. What do you most want to write about? (For this question, don’t think about whether it is marketable… Just write down what comes to your mind as what you most want to express.)

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* 3. Describe your anticipated reader for this book? (Age, occupation, needs, etc.)

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* 4. How would you describe your writing “voice” as you would like it to be? How would you like someone to describe the personality of your writing?

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* 5. As the author, how do you feel your personality comes through in the book, or what aspects of your personality would you most like to portray? How do others describe you?

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* 6. What do you NOT want to come across or be shared in the book?

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* 7. How would you like this book to complement the rest of your life/business? (For example, will it bring in additional revenue or expand the platform for an already-existing consulting business, or is this a book you are publishing more “for pleasure” or to help you sort out your thoughts/experiences? Are you not yet sure?)

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* 8. What has been the easiest part of the book writing process?

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* 9. Tapping into the creative process can expose “blocks” wherein we aren’t sure what to do next, or whether to give ourselves permission to write freely. In what areas are you most stuck--or what concerns do you have in this process?

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* 10. If you could ask Spiritus Communications to miraculously address one issue for you in this writing project, what would it be?

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* 11. In what way does this book pull from your past experience, credentials, etc. (this can be helpful in marketing and development)?

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* 12. Much of book publishing is about marketing the book once it is out. What avenues do you have currently to market the book (groups, social media, people you know who have a platform, etc.)? Are you interested in obtaining help with marketing? (Even if not, this question can help us know how to focus your book so that it is most targeted to your desired market while still retaining author integrity.)

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* 13. Do you know whether you want to self publish or pursue a traditional publisher? If a publisher, which one?

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* 14. Are you currently blogging or speaking on the subject of your proposed book? If so, what is your website or any links you feel are relevant?

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* 15. Do you currently have any book material written that you can send to Spiritus to review? (send sample to jocelyn@leadtoengage.com)

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* 16. Are you most comfortable discussing the book with Spiritus by phone, via Zoom, or in writing—or a blend?

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* 17. If you would like Spiritus to meet with you in person to help with the writing, what do you most want to accomplish in the meeting?

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* 18. Do you envision yourself writing another book or creating an accompanying product (audio, etc.) down the road?

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* 19. Is there anything else we should know to help us become familiar with where you are today as an author?

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* 20. Do you have a specific timetable for completing the book? (Spiritus will work with you on the overall schedule.)

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* 21. Personal information

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