Name: *

Email address (kept in the strictest of confidences, naturally): *

Twitter (if you have one):

Website or blog (if you have one):

Please choose one: *

Fiction (Gretchen)

Nonfiction (Henry)

We'd love it if you told us a little about your book.

Working title: *

Please give a brief description of your book (1-2 sentences): *

Word count: *

Genre: *

Demographic: *

BISAC category? You may have more than one. If this is the case, then just give us the top two. If you're unfamilar, BISAC stands for the Book Industry Standard Advisory Committee, and you should be familar with its catagories because your category basically tells agents and publishers where you want your book shelved in bookstores and libraries. To learn your category, you can visit BISAC. *

What catalyzed your book concept? *

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Why did you choose to write a book, as opposed to expressing yourself through interpretive dance or puppetry, for instance? *

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What is the purpose of your book? What are you aiming to do? (Yes, this applies to both fiction and nonfiction. If you’re writing YA, for instance, are you trying to connect with teens and show angst? Are you just trying to entertain? If you’re writing nonfiction, what are you teaching your readers? What do you want to leave them with when they finish?) *

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Have you ever had your work edited professionally? *

Yes

No

Maybe Maybe

Do you feel that your manuscript is complete? *

Yes

No

Maybe Maybe

Now, tell us a little bit about yourself.

Favorite color: *

If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would it be? *

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Who is your favorite writer in your genre? *

If you had a superpower, what would it be?

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Some writers listen to music while summoning their muse. If you are one among them, what are the top 5 songs in your writing soundtrack?

Favorite John Hughes movie: *

**Choosing Home Alone III won't necessarily disqualify you from consideration but definitely raises flags.

What book(s) are you currently reading? *

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Who and/or what are you influences? (Film history, your kids, Manolo Blahniks, Joseph Conrad--whatever kindles your creative flame.) *

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What was you favorite book as a child?

What is the book that you would most like to read again for the first time?

What is your preferred weapon in a zombie attack and why?

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How often and when do you write? *

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What was your favorite T-shirt from high school, and do you still own it? *

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Any last words, suggestions, comments, opinions, ideas, or pearls of wisdom? Anything? *

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That's all, folks.

Thank you for your time and interest. Remember to stay posted on all contest happenings via CogitateStudios.com and @editorStet.

Good luck!

Henry & Gretchen