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How did you find us?
Choose one: AMG team member Forbes magazine Inc. magazine National Speakers Association Online Other Referral Sharing Ideas magazine Speaker magazine Website

If other or a referral, who?


Everyone has a unique story and we're interested in yours. Please take the space below to provide a brief biographical sketch (75 words or less).


Do you speak to or interact with (training, consulting) with groups of people on a regular basis?
Choose one: Yes No

What is the average size and frequency?

      Writing

Is your proposed book fiction or non-fiction?
Choose one: Fiction Non-Fiction

Tell Us About Your Proposed Manuscript or Book Concept

Give a brief (150 words or less) description or synopsis of your chapter:


What is your vision for this book? What do you hope to achieve?


Is the manuscript complete?
Choose one: Yes Yes, but I need it reviewed No, none is written, I need the assistance of a ghostwriter/editorial team No, portions are written, but it needs to be finished
* If you answered YES to this question, please skip to the publishing portion of this questionnaire. If you answered NO to the previous questions, please continue with the writing portion of this questionnaire.

If applicable, how much of the manuscript is written (word count)?


In the preparation of your book, are you more comfortable organizing your thoughts by typing or writing them - or would you prefer to TALK your book by dictating it into a tape-recorder with the assistance of an expert author/interviewer?

Choose one: Talk Written

Do you have any video tapes, recordings or speeches available that are applicable to this book project?


Describe your target audience:


How do you hope your book will benefit the reader?


What book that you've read and really liked is closest in style to what you have in mind?


Are there any prominent people known to you who might offer written endorsements for your book?


In the preparation of your manuscript, do you have a budget for the ghostwriting/editorial services you need?
Choose one: Yes No, I have not established a budget but am willing to do so No, I am not willing to financially invest in this project

If yes, what range?
Choose one: $5K or less $5-10K $10-20K $20-50K $50K +

      Publishing

Have you published a book before?
Choose one: Yes No

If yes, please list the title, number of copies sold, and primary sales method.


What is your time frame for writing the book? Is there a particular event tied to the publication of your book? If so, tell us about it.


What are your desired method(s) of selling the book?
Choose one: Back of Room sales Personal website Amazon.com and other online retailers Physical bookstores Other

Are you the final decision maker for this publishing project?
Choose one: Yes No

If no, who else is involved?


Many authors today choose to self-publish their books, selling them on their web sites, at promotional events, through Internet sites like Amazon.com, and in bookstores. If you choose to self-publish your book, do you have a budget in mind?
Choose one: Yes No, I have not established a budget but am willing to do so No, I am not willing to financially invest in this project

If yes, what range?
Choose one: $3K or less $3-5K $5-15K $15-30K $30-50K $50K +