Book Coaching Questionnaire

1. Contact Information:

Name:

Organization:

Title/Role:

Email Address:

Phone

Preferred Method of Communication:

2. About Your Book Project:

What type of book are you considering?

Working title (if you have one):

3. Your Vision

In a few sentences, tell me about the book you hope to create.

Why is now the right time for this project?

What do you hope readers will gain from reading it?

4. Your Audience

Who is this book primarily for?

5. Your Story

What are the major stories, experiences, or ideas you believe belong in this book?

What themes do you hope the book will explore?

Examples:

Leadership
Family
Entrepreneurship
Faith
Service
Personal Growth
History
Legacy
Community

What themes do you hope the book will explore?

6. Contributors

Will others contribute stories or interviews?

If yes:

Family members
Friends
Colleagues
Business partners
Organizational Leaders
Community Members
Other

Will others contribute stories or interviews?

7. Existing Materials

Do you already have materials that may support this project?

8. Project Goals

What would success look like for this project?

Examples:

Preserve family history
Inspire future generations
Establish thought leadership
Document organizational history
Support a speaking platform
Celebrate a milestone
Leave a lasting legacy

What would success look like for this project?

9. Timing

Is there an important milestone or event you'd like this project completed for? Examples

Family reunion
Retirement
Birthday
Organization anniversary
Conference
Book launch
Other

Is there an important milestone or event you'd like this project completed for?

Desired Completion Date:

10. Working Together

Which services are you interested in discussing?

11. Additional Information

Is there anything else you'd like me to know before we meet?

I work with writing-and time-challenged clients who want to get their stories told and their books published. Whether you have just started, are mid-way through, or want help with the whole thing. Let me and my team take you from Wanna-Be Author to Published Author!