Galileo Press Inc.

Author Questionnaire
Dear author,
We are pleased that you contacted us for the possible publication of your book. Please fill in this
questionnaire carefully, and in as much detail as possible, so that we can get an accurate impression
of your book. The completed questionnaire is, apart from your manuscript, the most important
document relating to your project. Your answers will help us turn your idea into a product. By working
together, we are sure to have a well-written and successful book. The most important part of the
questionnaire is the table of contents. Designing it will help you to structure your thoughts, giving us a
basis for the conception and planning of our product.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact your editor. We look forward to working with you.
The Galileo Press editorial team

Part 1 About the author

1.1

Name

1.2

Address (home/office)

1.3

Phone, cell phone, fax (Please indicate the best number and time of day to reach
you).

1.4

E-mail

1.5

Web site

1.6

Current job/profession

1.7

In about 500 words, tell us how you are qualified to author this book.

1.8

List your previous publications (Please send us examples of your writing, if any).

Part 2 About the content

2.1

Proposed title (working title)

2.2

Table of contents (Please provide a detailed table of contents which should contain
chapters and subchapters, 3-4 sentence descriptions of the contents of the respective
chapters, and the approximate page count per chapter).

2.3

Summary (In about 600 words, summarize the benefits of the book to the reader).

2.4

On which software release will your book be based?

2.4

Accompanying material (Which additional material may be suitable for your book,
e.g., CD, DVD, poster, reference cards? Please specify the content and benefits of
those materials).

Part 3 About the publication

3.1

Who is the target audience of the book (professions, industries, positions within a
company? How will the each of them benefit from the book?

3.2

What prerequisites should the reader bring to the book (e.g., knowledge in
accounting)?

3.3

For which level of knowledge will your book be written (beginner, intermediate,
advanced, professionals or professionals in another area)?

3.4

Specify the date when you can hand over the manuscript.

3.5

How long will your book be up to date? When should the book be put up for sale
(Please allow 10-12 weeks for editing and printing)?

3.6

What are the competitors for your book? How does your book differ from them?

3.7

Will you be able to write your manuscript in Microsoft Word and format it according to
the template and style guide of the publisher?

3.8

Will you use quotes (texts or figures) that are subject to copyright?

Part 4 About marketing

4.1

Evaluate the market for the book (size of target group, size of installed base, level of
interest).

4.2

Give us 3-4 major selling points of the book.

4.3

Which conferences or trade fairs are important for the presentation of your book?
Which of these will you attend?

4.4

Do you have contacts with people, companies or user groups that might be interested
in your book (Please provide contact information, if possible)?

Last not least:

What do you expect from the publisher, how can we support you?
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Please email your book proposal to: publishing@galileo-press.com
Thank you!