Tell me about your book project!

Yes, I know... This form is pretty long. But if you are really looking for serious, professional help with your book—whether you're right at the beginning, stuck in the middle, or looking for help with a revision—knowing all this about your project will help me see whether we could be a good fit. It might also help me see that I know another coach who might be better for you, who has more experience in your genre, etc.

So bear with me! I really want to know more about your project!

Name *

First Name Last Name

Email *

All correspondence will be sent to this email. Please double check it for accuracy.

What is your time zone? (Important to know for scheduling!)

Where are you in your project *

What is your working title?

It's OK to leave this blank if you haven't got one.

What is your book's genre? *

Briefly describe what your book is about (no more than 50 words). *

0/50

How would you describe yourself as a writer? *

If you answered "other," please explain.

What are your goals for your book project? *

What other books might sit on a bookshelf next to yours in a library or a bookstore?

Which of those books have you read?

Have you worked with a book coach or editor before? If so, how was that experience?

What are you looking for in a book coach? *

Which coaching package might you be interested in?

Fiction or Memoir Blueprint Ongoing Fiction or Memoir Coaching Nonfiction Blueprint Nonfiction Proposal Coaching Full Manuscript review Really not sure!

What is the most difficult part of the writing process for you? *

What do you enjoy most about the writing process? *

What is your dream reader response to your book?

What is your nightmare reader response to your book?

Working virtually requires some technical knowledge, all of which is pretty easy. I'd just like to know if you're comfortable using the tools that I use to work with clients, which are:

Zoom for coaching calls
Microsoft Word track changes
Dropbox for sharing files

If we work together, I will expect you to become familiar with all the above—and will point you to tutorials and/or Loom videos I made if necessary.

Are you comfortable working with track changes in Word? *

Do you know how to use Zoom—which requires a computer with a camera and a microphone? (Most laptops have these built in.) *

Do you know how to use Dropbox? *

Is there anything else you'd like to tell me about yourself or your project?

Please upload a sample of your work, up to 5 pages double-spaced in 12 pt. Times New Roman font with 1-inch margins on all sides. Please put your name and email address on the pages in case they get separated from your form. Also include your first and last name in the file name and remove or replace any spaces in your file name with an underscore or dash.

These pages do NOT have to be from the project you are planning to work on with me.

Your file must be a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).

Click the "Choose File" button below to upload your sample pages. *

Your file must be a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).

Did you include your name and email address on your pages in case they get separated from your application? *

Yes

I am having problems uploading my file. *

If you are experiencing problems uploading your file, please follow these troubleshooting tips.

Double check that your file is a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).
Before moving on to step 3, click the Save button below to save your progress.
Clear your browser's cache. (I know this is a pain, but sometimes it fixes everything!)
Close your browser.
Restart your computer. (I understand the cliche, but you would be AMAZED at the number of times this fixes everything.)
Return to this form.
Try uploading your file again.

If you are continuing to experience problems uploading your sample pages, you will need to email your documents, following the guidelines above, to me at susanne@susannedunlapedits.com after you submit this form.