Writer Survey - Abby Across America!

Name*

First Last

Email*

Phone*

LinkedIn URL

About the Project

We've recently launched a new service where we're helping consultants and small business owners write short books just like Abby's hugely popular, 28 page, Absolutely Abby's Top 12 Questions Exposed book. If you haven't seen this book, please view a copy.

We currently have six separate book writing clients and a few extra who are in the process of considering joining our program. We intend to add many new clients throughout the year and see this becoming a significant source of revenue for our company.

As with any new project, there are bound to bumps along the way and a few unexpected twists and turns.

Select One*

I understand that this is "Round 1" and there are bound to be a few rough edges.
I'm adaptable and I expect I'll enjoy having a part in shaping how this project develops over time.
I'd prefer to wait for things to "gel" first with your project.
Please let me know when you are ready for "Round 2".

General Availability

In general, what is your availability? We know schedules are subject to change. Our goal with this question is to best match up morning people with morning people and night owls with night owls across four time zones. In no way are you making an absolute commitment to a specific time. During your meet and greet call with the client you'll get a chance to ensure that your schedules will mesh.

Time Zone*

Pacific
Mountain
Central
Eastern

Eastern Time Zone

Central Time Zone

Mountain Time Zone

Pacific Time Zone

Any exceptions to the above?

Example: Except Wednesdays

Pace You Can Handle

Some of our clients are in a rush to get their book done fast while others have many commitments in their life and are wanting a slower pace over several weeks. We'll be asking our clients to select which pace best suits them.

Pace You Can Handle -- Select ALL that apply:*

The Cheetah -- 70 mph (Client wants to meet briefly each day or every other day until it's done. You'll also have time to write between calls. The sooner you finish, the sooner you get to move on to another client.)
The Zebra -- 40 mph
The Rabbit -- 35 mph
The Elephant -- 25 mph
The Squirrel -- 12 mpg (Client wants a gradual approach over several weeks, perhaps one chapter each week. Steady consistent effort.)

Keywords

Interest/Expertise Keywords*

List subjects that you find interesting and feel capable of writing about. It's a big box so feel free to list as many keywords as you can think of. If you need inspiration have a look at your resume, reflect on past clients you've worked with, or simply open up your favorite business news web site.

Examples: agriculture, history, philosophy, travel, animals, human resources, nutrition, exercise, etc...

Five Most Desired Keywords*

Select a maximum of 5 keywords from above that you consider your "ideal" subject matter. These are the ones you are most passionate about.

Optional Question

We currently have one client in our program who is writing a book for single dads who are going through a divorce. We are looking for a writer who can bring their life experience to the writing project.

Have you personally gone through a divorce while raising children?

Yes
No
No Answer

Samples of Your Writing

Writing Samples

If you have already emailed attachments to Abby, she has forwarded them to me, you don't need to attach them here.

You may choose to:

(a) attach something here
(b) email to writer-attachments@absolutelyabby.com
(c) link to URLs using the box below.

Maximum of 5 files. 3 MB each.

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 3 MB, Max. files: 5.

Links to Writing Samples

Add links to samples of your writing here or use the file upload box above or both.

Desired Rate

Consider Me For...*

Check one or both.

Writing
Editing

Desired Rate for Writing*

We've moved towards a "per word" rate for this project. Alternatively, you are welcome to provide a "per project" rate if that's something you'd prefer.

Please read this document for details you'll want to consider when suggesting a rate. (Hint: this isn't simply a "write about this topic" solo writing assignment -- you'll be interacting with our clients in various ways over two or more conversations/writing sessions.)

I've read the linked document above. I'm ready to specify a rate now. Open the box for me.
I'd like 24 hours to think this through and I'll email my desired rate to: writer-attachments@absolutelyabby.com

Desired Rate for Writing*

Please enter your desired "per word" or "per project" rate for writing assignments.

How Do You Charge for Editing?*

Please explain how you charge for editing. Hourly? Per word? Per project? If you've already proofread a document once, and then the client requires changes, is your rate the same for proofreading it a second time?

Bonus Question

I have a license for Adobe InDesign, have used it extensively, AND would like to be considered for doing book "layout".
Nope, not me.

Anything you'd like to add or suggest?