AMERICAN BEST PUBLISHERS
PROJECT DISCOVERY BRIEF
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Use this brief to organize what you already have, what is missing, and what
you want your project to become. Fill in as much as you can. Anything left
blank is fine. We will work through it together on your first call.

When you are done, email it to info@americanbestpublishers.com
or call +1 (855) 708-4968.


1. ABOUT YOU
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Full name:
Pen name (if different):
Email:
Phone:
Best time to reach you:
Have you worked with American Best Publishers before? (Yes / No)


2. ABOUT THE BOOK
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Working title:
Genre / category:
(e.g. fiction, memoir, business, self-help, children's, poetry, faith)

One-sentence summary of the book:

Who is the ideal reader?

Similar books or authors your reader already enjoys:


3. WHERE ARE YOU NOW?
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Tick the one that fits best:

[ ] I have an idea or concept
[ ] I have started writing
[ ] I have a partial manuscript   (approx. pages / words: ______ )
[ ] I have a completed manuscript (approx. pages / words: ______ )
[ ] My book is already published  (title / link: ______ )
[ ] I need support with my author platform


4. WHAT DO YOU ALREADY HAVE?
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[ ] Outline or chapter plan
[ ] Notes, interviews, recordings, or research
[ ] Draft manuscript
[ ] Edited manuscript
[ ] Cover design
[ ] Illustrations or artwork
[ ] ISBN(s)
[ ] Author website
[ ] Social media profiles
[ ] Email list / reader community
[ ] Existing retail listings (Amazon, B&N, etc.)


5. WHAT DO YOU NEED?
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Tick everything that applies. Not sure? Leave it blank.

[ ] Ghostwriting
[ ] Book editing (developmental, line, copy, proofreading)
[ ] Children's book development
[ ] Book cover & illustrations
[ ] Interior formatting & layout
[ ] Book publishing & distribution (print / eBook)
[ ] Audiobook production
[ ] Book marketing
[ ] Author website
[ ] Author branding
[ ] B&N book signing setup
[ ] Not sure yet


6. GOALS
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What does success look like for this book?
(e.g. a finished copy for family, building authority in your field,
 reaching a wide readership, launching a series, speaking opportunities)

Formats you want:
[ ] Paperback   [ ] Hardcover   [ ] eBook   [ ] Audiobook

Is there a target launch date or event you are working toward?


7. PRACTICAL DETAILS
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Preferred timeline:
Approximate budget range (optional):
Anything else we should know?


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