Market Refined Publishing: Independent Publisher Intake Form

Thank you for your interest in publishing with Market Refined Publishing!

Market Refined Publishing carefully reviews each manuscript inquiry to ensure every project aligns with our publishing standards, creative values, and the mission of our imprint. By completing this intake form, you acknowledge that submitting a manuscript for review does not guarantee acceptance, a proposal, or a publishing partnership.

We reserve the right to evaluate, decline, or discontinue a project at any point in the discovery process—especially if the recommended scope of work is not followed or is declined by the author. Final approval for all manuscripts and projects is at the full discretion of Market Refined Publishing. Submitting this form simply begins the conversation; it is not an indication of acceptance or a commitment by either party to move forward.

Please complete this form in its entirety. An incomplete form will delay the discovery process. Also, please only submit this form if you’ve already been in contact with our team regarding your upcoming release. Take your time and provide as much detail as possible in your answers, as this will help us better serve you and your business or ministry. Thank you!

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Author's Legal Name(Required)

First Last

Author's Pen Name (if applicable)

First Last

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Phone

Email(Required)

Website, if applicable.

How did you hear about MRM? (If referred by one of our clients, please be sure to include his/her name.)

What is the title of the book?(Required)

If unsure, please share the working title.

What is the byline or subtitle for your book?

If unsure, please share a working subtitle or note that you will need our help with this.

Desired Release Date

Even if the date is only tentative, please list it here.

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Regarding the release date:

The above date is my intended release date.

That date is my current goal, but I am open to changing it.

I’m just getting started, so I don’t have a date in mind.

The book is:(Required)

What genre is your book?(Required)

Is your manuscript complete at the time of this submission?(Required)

Yes.

No, but it will be soon.

No, and I would like MRM’s help completing it.

Is this book a part of a series?(Required)

What is the approximate word count of your current manuscript?

How many chapters or sections are in your book?

If you have a completed manuscript or outline for the book, please provide the number of estimated chapters or sections.

What book products would you like to make available to your readers?(Required)

eBook or digital book (Kindle, Nook, etc.)

Print book (Soft Cover or Paperback)

Hardcover

Audiobook

I haven’t decided yet.

Tell us more about your book.

Describe your ideal reader, design vision, and a quick overview of your book.

What is your book about?(Required)

We love to hear an author’s description and vision for their words. Please be as detailed as possible here.

Who is the hero of your book?(Required)

You (The book is more of a memoir.)

The reader (The book is more of prescriptive nonfiction.)

I’m not sure how to answer this.

What is the problem or pain point your book solves?

If memoir, what struggle did you overcome? What is the outcome of your story? If teaching, what problem do you want to solve for your reader?

What is the premise or concept of your book?(Required)

What is the primary message you want your reader to take away from your book?

Describe your ideal reader. Who will be looking to read this book and why?(Required)

Be as detailed as possible so we can be sure to create content, design, and/or a strategy with him or her in mind.

Share with us characteristics of your book, brand as an author, or ministry.(Required)

Describe or list any characteristics best used for your brand. (Ex: youthful, religious, creative, professional, affordable)

Has any market research or strategy been performed already?

Provide a general overview of any research already performed or any marketing strategy already begun.

Will your book have any special interior graphics, tables, or illustrations we should be aware of?

If so, please describe those for us here.

Please upload a copy of your manuscript here.

If the file is larger than 128 MB, please email it to [email protected]. If the manuscript isn’t currently available, please respond below. If you have already provided your manuscript to us, you may skip this question.

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, docx, doc, pages, txt, Max. file size: 800 MB.

How soon can you provide us with a copy of your manuscript, if not attached above?

Next Steps

These details will help us prepare for discovery and our work together.

In addition to publishing, are there other services you are interested in?(Required)

We will discuss our editing and publishing process further on our call, along with any additional marketing or support services you select.

Author Coaching

Marketing and Launch Strategy

Launch Team Plan and/or Management

Publicity and/or Book Review Campaign

Website or Sales Page Design

Email Marketing and/or Lead Magnets

Social Media Promotional Graphics and/or Ad Sets

Book Trailers, Preorder Incentives, or Other Partner Resources

Social Media and/or Marketing Content Creation or Support

How tech savvy are you?(Required)

This helps us evaluate the level of communication and education necessary for our work together. We want to be sure we’re speaking your language!

Expert (I know how to use subscriber services, create ads, generate keywords, and I even know some CSS or HTML)

Intermediate Plus (I can craft my own promotional emails, I am familiar with keywords, I know what lead magnets and drip campaigns are, I know how to add a page to my website)

Intermediate (I can open my own social media accounts, I can change the formatting on my website posts, I can upload images to social media and my website, I also vaguely know how online marketing works)

Beginner Plus (I post on my website and social media, I interact with my readers and followers, I think I have a Facebook page)

Novice (I know enough to know I need to enlist help with this stuff)

Describe how you typically handle unexpected obstacles or challenges in a project.(Required)

Is there anyone else you would like to extend authorization to so that we may speak to them on your behalf?

This may be an agent, personal assistant, publisher, or any other. Please tell us their name and who they are to you. Also clarify what type of communications we are allowed to have with them. Will they be making any decisions? Will they be providing information?

Are you available to schedule a discovery call with our team via Zoom?(Required)

This call is free and allows us to discuss the details you have provided here, which will inform our proposal for your project needs, timeline, budget, and vision.

Any other questions or comments you would like to share?

Acknowledgement(Required)

Market Refined Publishing will review this manuscript and may decline the project at its discretion. Submission of this form does not guarantee a proposal or partnership.

I understand that this form begins the discovery process only and does not imply acceptance or a commitment to publish.

If you are not already subscribed to our news and updates, would you like to be added to our email list now?(Required)

Yes, absolutely!

No, not at this time.

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