Name
*
First Name
Last Name
Email
*
Where are you located?
*
City & country (time zones help us schedule meetings)
What stage is your manuscript at right now?
*
Completed first draft
Revised draft, ready for editing
Near completion (80%+ written)
Completed and already edited once
Share your book’s title (if you have one) and a short summary.
*
No pressure for it to be perfect; we just want the big picture.
Which romance subgenre(s) best describe your book?
*
(Check all that apply)
What tropes does your story include?
*
Examples: friends-to-lovers, rivals-to-lovers, fake dating, forced proximity, secret romance, etc.
Who is your ideal reader?
Describe the audience you’re writing for: age group, interests, favorite romance themes.
Which services are you most interested in as part of The Spark?
(Check all that apply)
What’s your target launch date or publishing timeline?
*
If you don’t have a specific date, share a general goal (e.g., “Within 6 months”).
Do you plan to publish under your own name or The Betford Collection imprint?
*
My own name (keep 100% royalties)
The Betford Collection imprint (25% rev share post-print cost)
Not sure yet
Have you published a book before?
*
Yes – self-published
Yes – traditional publishing
No – this will be my first
How involved do you want to be in marketing decisions?
I want to be deeply involved in every detail
I want to give approvals but let you handle most of it
I prefer minimal involvement after the launch plan is set
What’s your budget range for this project?
This helps us confirm we’re recommending the right scope for you.
Anything else we should know?
Special requests, concerns, or anything that will help us work with your vision.
