Book Publishing Author Questionnaire

Thank you for your interest in publishing your book with DW Creative Publishers. The information you provide below will help us to ensure our process is tailored to fit your project.

Please take a look at our Submission Guidelines to familiarize yourself with the types of books we publish. Email us with any questions or concerns at connect@dwcreativepublishers.com.

Please fill out the questionnaire thoroughly. We are excited to be with you on this journey to becoming a published author.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Legal name: *

Name as you would like it to appear on the finished book: *

Any titles or academic letters you want included: *

Street Address *

Apartment, suite, etc

City *

State/Province *

ZIP / Postal Code *

Country *

Phone number: *

Email address: *

Any books authored or contributed to date (Please list titles and publishers): *

Additional co-authors (if any): *

Any activities relevant to your book project: *

Professional bio (to be included on the back cover): *

Is this bio final or subject to change? *

Personal website URL: *

Social media handles (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube): *

Professional photo to be used on the back cover (please attach): *

No file chosen

Hobbies (or anything interesting about yourself): *

ABOUT THE BOOK

Book Title: *

Book Subtitle: *

Is the title and subtitle final or subject to change? *

Explanation of the purpose of the book (what do you want the book to accomplish for the audience): *

Book description (as it will appear on the back cover): *

Is the book description final or subject to change? *

Length of the book (in manuscript pages): *

Estimated word count (at the time of submission): *

Does the book contain references, illustrations, tables, figures, photos (if so, how many)? *

Suggested genres/categories for the book: *

Preferred date of completion for the manuscript: *

Estimated retail price: *

Preferred release date of the final book: *

Is this a new edition of a previously published book: *

Any accompanying products (audiobook, tools, checklists, applications, journals, workbooks; if so, please explain): *

Foreword, Introduction, or Preface author (if any): *

Comparative books (similar to yours): *

Endorsements/Reviews (any you want included in the book’s front matter; if so, how many): *

Paper color (white or cream): *

Final trim size preferred (popular sizes are 5x8, 5.25x8, 5.5x8.5, 6x9): *

ABOUT THE BOOK COVER

Is your cover designed already? If so, by whom (They will be credited on the copyright page): *

What do you envision for the book cover? *

Do you have primary colors you prefer? *

Are there specific image concepts, visuals, patterns you want to use? *

Brand consideration (provide details of preferred fonts, symbols, logos, sample look and feel): *

What impression or mood do you want to convey (e.g., business, family, trendy, classy, romantic, informative, spiritual, motivational, artistic, etc.): *

Is there anything to avoid in the cover design? *

Do you already have artwork (if so, please ensure you own the copyright, or it is licensed to you): *

Cover inspiration (is there a book(s) that represents the look and feel you would like): *

Is there a season or location the book is set in?

ABOUT THE MARKET/TARGET AUDIENCE

Primary market: *

Secondary market: *

Professional groups, societies, associations your book should be marketed to: *

Any books directly in competition to yours: *

How your book is different from the competition: *

Professional or popular events which your release should coincide:

Names, email addresses, and mailing addresses of those you want to review your book: *