Project Assessment

Let's define your publishing strategy.

We take on a limited number of publishing projects each quarter. This intake helps us assess fit, clarify scope, and determine the most effective path for your book before we put a proposal together.

We prioritize projects where we can drive measurable results, not just production. Every submission is reviewed personally. Response within 24 to 48 hours.

Thoughtful answers move your submission to the top of the queue.

Part 1 · Client

Who you are.

Basic contact info so we know who you are and where you operate from.

Email * Please enter a valid email.

Full name * Please share your full name.

Brand or pen name optional

Country * Please enter your country.

How did you hear about us? optional

Part 1 · Experience

Your publishing history.

Shapes our baseline so we do not repeat what you already know.

Publishing platforms you've used select all that apply

Which other platform?

How many books have you published?

Part 2 · Direction

What are you hiring us for?

Your answer here determines what we ask next, and sets the direction for the proposal.

Please choose one.

Approximate budget for this engagement

A ballpark only. We confirm the exact range later. Accurate numbers here lead to a faster, more relevant proposal.

Goals

Primary goal

Tell us what you're aiming for

Where do you want to be in 36 months?

What does success look like to you?

Part 3 · Investment & Scale

Budget mindset, timing, catalog scale.

Honest answers here. We match you to the right path, not the one that flatters.

Investment mindset

Ideal launch timeline

How many books do you ultimately want to publish?

Part 3 · Consultation

What should the consultation focus on?

Consultations are diagnostic. Tell us where you're stuck so we can prepare.

What do you want the consultation to cover?

Where are you right now?

Preferred consultation format

Part 4 · The Book

Tell us about the book.

A rough sketch is fine. We pressure-test it during review.

You are past the halfway point. The remaining questions shape the proposal.

Book concept

Book type

Target audience

What problem does it solve, or what promise does it make?

Positioning

Competitor or comparable titles

Niches or sub-niches

Series intent

Content status

Anything else about the idea optional

Part 5 · Market

Market awareness.

Honest answers here save months in the launch phase.

Have you done market research?

Target keywords or search terms optional

Competitor awareness

What have you noticed about competitors? optional

Willingness to pivot

Decision style

Part 6 · Scope

Scope of work.

Select everything that could apply. We tighten scope in the proposal.

Services needed select all that apply

Primary service priority

Platform preference

Content responsibility

Design preference

Anything specific about scope? optional

Part 7 · Brand

Brand and existing assets.

We work with what exists or build it from scratch. Both are fine.

Author name (as it should appear)

Do you have a brand identity already?

Describe your current brand

Do you have a logo?

Logo link Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.

Design inspiration optional

Brand tone

Any additional assets to share? optional

Part 8 · Investment

Timeline and budget.

We match scope to outcome, not to wishlist. Accurate numbers here speed up the proposal.

Investment note. Strategy-led engagements typically start at $1,000+ depending on scope. This covers our planning and execution. Advertising spend and external tools (e.g. review platforms, stock imagery, software subscriptions) are not included. If your project sits below this range or you want guidance before committing, the $50 consultation (billed after the call) is the right starting point.

Timeline

When do you want to start, and when do you want to launch?

Start

Launch

Budget range

Investment flexibility

Interest in an ongoing relationship?

This could be additional books, a monthly retainer, or catalog management.

Website or LinkedIn profile for engagements above $5,000

Helps us prepare for the conversation. A link to your business, author site, or LinkedIn is enough.

Part 9 · Commitment

How we will work together.

These answers help us assess fit. We decline projects where the working relationship is misaligned. Any "no" here is useful information.

If our assessment recommends a different direction than your current plan, what would you do?

There is no wrong answer. This tells us whether our working styles align.

Do you agree to a data-driven approach?

We prioritize what data shows over what we feel, including your favorite ideas.

Expected client involvement

Do you agree expectations may need to be recalibrated as we learn?

Part 10 · Final

One last thing.

Anything else we should know before reviewing your submission?

Anything else we should know? optional

Preferred contact method for follow-up

Contact details for that channel

Review

Review before submitting.

Tap any row to edit. Submission is final.

By submitting, you agree we may contact you at the address and channel you provided to discuss your publishing project. Your information is handled privately and not shared.

Received

Submission received.

We are now reviewing your project. You will hear back within 24 to 48 hours with next steps: a proposal, an invitation to discuss scope further, or guidance on what would need to change for us to be the right fit.

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