How many books have you published?
5+
4
3
2
1
0 – Working on my first book now
As an author what motivates you to self-publish?
Money/Financial Freedom
Personal success/achievement
Expressing myself creatively
Creating something to pass on to my children
Reader satisfaction
Drawing attention to a particular issue
Other
What are the areas in self-publishing your book you feel nervous about taking on yourself?
Finding an illustrator
Managing the illustration process
Editing
Cover design
Book layout
Publishing to Amazon and other retailers
Creating a website
Other
There are a number of companies available that offer complete packages to take your book from manuscript to publication. Have you looked at any of these services or used any?
Yes – looked at
No – haven’t looked at
Yes – have used
Other
We would love to hear any feedback on your experiences with these types of services:
How likely are you to invest money on getting your book ready for publication?
1
2
3
4
5
Not likely at all
Very Likely
1 is Not likely at all, 5 is Very Likely
What would prevent you from investing in professional editing, design or publishing support?
I am confident in my own skills to do these tasks myself
I work with a partner with these skills
The cost involved
Not knowing where to find this type of service
Other
What factors would influence your choice of publisher/editor?
Facebook reviews
Word of mouth
The quality of the books in their catalogue
Pricing
Professional website
Easy packages that provide all I need
Tailored personal solutions to my needs
Other
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