Author Interview Step 1 of 6 16% First NameLast NameEmail 1) If you were to share your personal story, inspirational wisdom, or business concept as a book, what personal goal would it fulfill?For example: (a) I want to make a difference in other people's lives (b) It will help me empower my past experiences (c) I want to establish myself as an authority in my skill, or business niche. (Social Proof) (d) I know I can help people achieve their dreams and goals. (e) I have insight and experience that can inspire, motivate, and encourage. 2) If you were to sit down with someone that was struggling in life, what positive words of encouragement would you share? Answer this as if you are sitting with that person right now. 3) What problem does your story or concept solve for the reader? How will it help them move forward in life?4) Share at least one overall primary message you would want to convey to the reader?For example: (1) I believe it is important to contribute to the community. (2) We have a duty to help each other learn and grow. (3) Having coaches and mentors is a must for lasting success and achievement. (4) You are responsible for what you do with your past experiences.5) Identify up to 10 core lessons, insights, values, or key talking points that you would possibly include as part of your message.For example: (1) Success leaves clues. (2) Personal Responsibility. (3) Change comes from within. (4) Build a support team. (5) Live with gratitude. (6) Forgiveness equals freedom. (7) Welcome the support of others (8) Courage leads to freedom (9) You are the answer (10) Transformation begins with forgiveness6) What is your readers biggest pain? Where are they hurting?For example: (1) Low self-confidence (2) Lingering emotional wounds (3) Turning point in their life (4) Life reset (5) Stuck or stagnant 7) What is your story? Share broad strokes of your key life experiences which are relevant to your book that will inspire others and create the foundation of your message and credibility. The purpose of this is to help the reader relate to you and trust you.8) What results can the reader gain by applying what you share in your book?9) What are three emotions that the reader will experience from reading your book? How will they feel while reading it, and after they have finished reading it? For example: Inspired, relieved, confident, amused.10) Please create a writing sample by sharing free-flowing thoughts with possible content for your book. Don't worry about grammar or structure. Just enjoy writing whatever comes to mind that feels significant and impactful. 11) Please write a brief, sample introduction to your book. What would you want to say that would grab the readers attention? Write this as if you were sitting next to someone and sharing your story.12) If you were to briefly describe this book to someone else, what would you say? What is it about?13) What mental, emotional, or spiritual benefit will you enjoy through sharing your story or business concept?14)What door will your book open in the readers hearts and minds? 15) Briefly share the story of one life memory that would be relevant to the content in your book.16) Your book is not about you. It is a mirror for the reader to explore their own potential. How do you want to be known by your readers?For example: I want my readers to see me as someone who has the courage to be vulnerable so that others feel safe to open their own hearts.17) Do you want to create programs and events related to this book? Speaking Events Live Workshops Webinars Coaching Products Other 18) By what date do you want your book to be available for sale online? MM slash DD slash YYYY 19) Why are you committed to this project deadline?20) If one of your readers sent you a thank you letter after reading your book, what would they say? How did your book help them make a shift or move in a new direction?21) How much time per week would you be willing to dedicate to this project? NOTE: Typically, the average is 1-3 hours/week. 1-2 3-5
