Agent/Editor Consultation Worksheet

1. What is the title and subtitle of your book/screenplay/manuscript?
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2. A brief summary of the plot - what is it about?
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3. To what genre does it belong?
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4. What stage of development is it in? What have you completed so far?
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5. What format do you visualize for it? (Length, graphics, size, etc..)
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6. What is the estimated word count of the completed work?
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7. What is your writing background? What qualifies you as a writer? Include a brief (underlined) author biography and previous publishing/writing credits (if any).
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8. Agents and editors are looking for material that will sell. Though many projects are worth-while, their question has to be "Will it make money?" They are business people and must be good ones to ensure that they can continue in publishing. How will you help market your project and ensure it's financial success? What is your book's market?
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9. Publishers are looking for long term, multiple-project authors. What other book ideas or follow up projects are you prepared to produce?
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