Author Questionnaire

We are excited about partnering with you to publish your book! This Author Questionnaire provides our team with valuable information. Your deadline for completing this questionnaire is two weeks from when you were emailed the link.

Here are a few tips:

• If you can’t finish this form all in one go, at the bottom of the form is a “save and resume later” option.

• When you’re done, simply hit the “Submit” button and we’ll get it.

If you get stuck or would like assistance, contact Jen at 303.500.2384 or jclark@illumifymedia.com.

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1. Name *

First

Last

1a. Author name(s) to appear on the front cover, title pages, and copyright page: *

1b. Your email address *

1c. Names and email addresses of additional people you want included in emails and communication with Illumify

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2. Book title and subtitle *

Desired publication date *

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3. Book description (2-3 sentences): *

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4. SNAPSHOT: Provide a long (200-300 word) summary of your book: *

This doesn't have to be perfectly written. This is just to give us an idea of the content of your book.

If you plan to include images or graphics, please tell us how many *

And from what source. Note, we require high-resolution digital files. Please submit samples early to Jen Clark so we may check the resolution.

Author's collection
Stock photos
Commissioned illustrations/photographs
Other

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6. BOOK COVER CONCEPTS: Describe any book cover ideas that you have. *

Visit Amazon.com (opens in a new window so you won't lose your place) to find five or so book covers you like that would convey the feel/look of your book the cover designer can refer to. List them above. No ideas? Type N/A.

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7. BACK COVER COPY: *

Back cover copy is the descriptive text on the back of your book. It should briefly (in about 140-175 words) detail the content of your book in a lively and compelling way. A front cover entices readers to pick up the book, and the descriptive text on the back motivates them to purchase it. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO WRITE THE FINAL COPY—THAT'S OUR JOB.

But if you have a basic description you've worked on (no matter the length), enter it here, and we'll trim it to the appropriate length and make it the best it can be.

If you entered your book description in question #3, enter SEE ABOVE. If you have no ideas for this, just enter NEED HELP. We will craft it for you.

To view examples of back cover copy, click here.

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8. AUTHOR BIO FOR BACK COVER (40 words max): *

The back cover has limited space, so back cover bio should be no more than 40 words (if it's more, we'll edit it down for you and then get your approval). In questions #9, you'll have space to add an extended bio for an About the Author page inside your book.

For detailed guidance on how to write your back cover author bio and view examples of published author bios, click here.

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9. EXTENDED AUTHOR BIO FOR BACK PAGES OF YOUR BOOK: *

If you don't want an About the Author section in the back of your book, enter N/A.

In the space provided above, write as extensive/lengthy of a bio as you'd like if you DO want an About the Author section in the back of your book.

For guidelines on how to write your author bio, click here.

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10. ENDORSEMENTS: Will you be seeking endorsements? If so, list any influential persons you know in the media, ministry, or community interested in the topic of your book who might be willing to endorse your book: *

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11. FOREWORD: List people you know (well-known or with credibility on the topic on which you are writing) who are potential candidates for writing a foreword or introduction: *

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12. Do you have any other published books? *

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13. Have you published in magazines, newspapers, blogs, or journals on your topic? *

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14. Do you regularly appear on any television or radio shows or podcasts? *

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15. Are you presently speaking on the subject matter contained in the book? *

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16. Do you belong to or administer an organizations (For example: professional or industry associations, charities, ministries, cause-related organizations, Meet-up groups, writers groups, speakers associations, etc.)? *

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17. Are you or any organizations you’re working with planning on making bulk purchases of the book? *

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18. KEYWORDS: What keywords come to mind when you think about your manuscript? Separate keywords with commas. *

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19. If you quote the Bible in your book, what is your preferred translation? *

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20. AUTHOR PHOTO

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 5 files.

If you already have an appropriate author photo (or several to choose from, up to 5) that conforms to the guidelines, upload it (them) here. If you don't, consult the guidelines to have one taken. (Smartphone and personal photos are okay as long as they conform to the guidelines.)

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