Gatekeeper Press Publishing Readiness Quiz Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Phone(Required)Manuscript PreparationIs your manuscript fully finished and revised?(Required) Yes - I've completed my manuscript and revised it multiple times No - I'm still in the drafting phase or need further revisions Have you received professional feedback or editing on your manuscript?(Required) Yes, I’ve had at least one round of professional editing. No, I haven’t had any professional edits yet. Are you confident that your manuscript is free from grammatical errors and flows well?(Required) Yes, it’s polished and ready for publishing. No, I still need to work on grammar and structure. Cover Design & FormattingDo you have a book cover designed, or are you working on it?(Required) Yes, I’ve either designed my cover or have it ready. No, I need a professional cover design. Is your manuscript formatted for both print and eBook versions?(Required) Yes, it’s fully formatted and ready for both. No, I still need to format it. Metadata & MarketingHave you written a compelling book description that will attract readers?(Required) Yes, my description is written and highlights the key selling points. No, I haven’t written my description yet or need help crafting one. Do you have a solid understanding of the genre and target audience for your book?(Required) Yes, I know exactly who my readers are and what genre fits my book best. No, I’m not completely sure who my book is for or what genre it fits in. Do you have a list of keywords to help your book show up in searches on platforms like Amazon?(Required) Yes, I’ve researched keywords and selected the best ones for my book. No, I still need to research or finalize my keywords. Publishing & DistributionHave you decided which platforms to use for publishing and distribution?(Required) Yes, I’ve decided on platforms (e.g., Amazon, IngramSpark, etc.). No, I’m unsure which platform is best for my book. Are you aware of the difference between exclusive vs. wide distribution and the benefits of each?(Required) Yes, I understand the trade-offs and have decided which route to take. No, I need to learn more about distribution options. Launch & MarketingHave you started planning your book launch (including marketing and promotion)?(Required) Yes, I have a solid plan for my launch and marketing efforts. No, I need to plan my launch or don’t have a clear strategy yet. Do you have an author website or social media presence to help market your book?(Required) Yes, I have an active online presence and engage with readers. No, I don’t have an author website or social media set up yet. Post-Publication EngagementAre you ready to engage with your readers and gather reviews after your book is published?(Required) Yes, I’ve set up systems for reader engagement and collecting reviews. No, I need to plan how I’ll engage with readers after launch. Do you know how to monitor sales data and adjust your marketing strategy after publishing?(Required) Yes, I have a plan to track sales and adjust my marketing. No, I’m unsure how to monitor my sales or adjust my strategy post-launch. Phone
