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Thank you for considering Lavender Books Publishing House for your book. This initial assessment helps us understand you as a writer, your manuscript, your readers, and your publishing goals, so we can determine whether your project is a good fit for Lavender Books.

Please answer honestly and as completely as possible. There are no right or wrong answers.

Please note: Submission of this form does not guarantee publication or acceptance. Each project is reviewed individually before a publishing recommendation or proposal is made.

About You

1. Full Name *

2. Preferred Author Name

3. Email Address *

4. Contact Number *

5. Where are you currently based? *

6. Do you currently use a pen name?

YesNoI'm still deciding

Your Writing

7. How long have you been writing? *

8. What do you primarily write? *

PoetryFictionRomanceLiterary FictionMemoirSelf-help / Personal DevelopmentEssaysShort StoriesOther

9. How would you describe your writing voice?

10. What subjects, themes, or ideas do you most often write about?

11. What inspired you to start writing?

12. Why do you want to publish a book? *

13. What do you want your readers to feel, learn, or experience after reading your book?

14. Who are you writing this book for?

15. If only one person read your book, who would you want that person to be — and why?

About Your Book

16. What is the working title of your book? *

17. What is the genre/category of your book? *

18. Tell us about your book in 3–5 sentences. *

19. What is the central message, theme, or idea of your book?

Manuscript Status

20. Approximately how long is your manuscript? *

21. What stage is your manuscript currently in? *

22. Has your manuscript been professionally edited?

YesNoCurrently being edited

23. Have other people read your manuscript?

YesNo

24. What do you believe your manuscript needs most right now?

Writing/developmentStructural editingDevelopmental editingCopyeditingProofreadingFormattingCover designOther

Your Audience & Community

25. Do you currently have an audience for your writing?

Yes, I have an established communityI have followers, but not really a community yetNo, not yet

26. Where do you currently share your writing?

FacebookInstagramTikTokXThreadsWebsite / BlogOther

27. Approximately how large is your current audience?

28. How would you describe your relationship with your audience?

I regularly interact with my readersI have people who regularly look forward to my postsI primarily have followers but limited interactionI'm still building my community

29. Have readers ever asked you if you have a book or where they can buy one?

Yes, regularlyA few timesI haven't built a readership yet

30. Tell us about your community.

Publishing Goals

31. Why are you considering self-publishing? *

32. What do you want this book to accomplish?

Reach readersBuild my author careerGenerate incomeEstablish credibilityShare my storySupport an advocacy/causeCreate a literary legacyPersonal fulfillment

33. Where do you hope to sell your book?

Directly to readersMy websiteSocial mediaBookstoresOnline marketplacesEvents / speaking engagementsInternationallyEbook platforms

34. What format are you considering?

PaperbackHardcoverEbook

35. When would you ideally like to publish?

36. Is there a specific date, event, or milestone connected to your target publication?

Services & Needs

37. Which services are you currently looking for?

Manuscript assessmentDevelopmental editingCopyeditingProofreadingBook formattingCover designISBN / publishing guidancePrintingDistributionEbook conversionPublishing consultationMarketing supportAuthor brandingComplete publishing package

38. What do you already have?

Completed manuscriptEdited manuscriptBook coverInterior layoutSocial media presence

39. What do you feel you need the most help with?

40. Which statement best describes you right now?

I have an idea but haven't started writing yet.I have been writing for some time and think I'm ready to turn my work into a book.My manuscript is complete and I'm ready to publish.I've published before and I'm working on a new book.

Process & Preferences

41. Are you open to professional editorial feedback? *

42. If professional assessment recommends revisions, are you willing to revise your manuscript? *

43. How involved do you want to be in the publishing process? *

Budget

44. Have you set aside a budget for publishing?

YesNoI'm still exploring my options

45. What investment range are you comfortable considering?

Under ₱10,000₱10,000–₱20,000₱20,000–₱50,000₱50,000+I'm not sure yet

Final Thoughts

46. What are your expectations from a publishing partner?

47. What would make this publishing experience successful for you?

48. Why do you believe this is the right time to publish this book?

49. What do you hope your book will leave behind?

50. Is there anything else you want us to know about you, your manuscript, or your publishing goals?

Supporting Materials (Optional)

We do not host uploaded files directly. If you'd like to share your manuscript or a writing sample at this stage, please share a link instead (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.) with sharing permissions set to "Anyone with the link can view."

51. Manuscript Link (optional)

52. Sample Work Link (optional)

Acknowledgment

I understand that submitting this form does not guarantee acceptance for publication by Lavender Books Publishing House. I understand that my project will be reviewed individually before a publishing recommendation or proposal is made.