For Approved Authors

Guided & Publishing Partner Intake

This form is for authors whose proposed book has already been accepted by Making Sense Press and who are enrolling in Guided Publishing or Publishing Partner.

If you have not yet applied or received acceptance, please begin with the Apply to Making Sense Press form instead.

Publishing Option

Your Information

Optional. Helpful for scheduling your first consultation.

Your Book

Please confirm the title as it appeared on your application, or provide the current working title if it has changed.
Where are you in the writing process right now?
Approximate is fine.
Approximate or general timeframe is fine.

Production Status

This helps us understand where you are in the production process so we can make the most of your first consultation.

Briefly describe where your cover stands — finished, in progress, concept only, or not yet started.

Publishing Platform

For example: Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, both, or not yet decided.

Goals and Questions

Tell us what success looks like for you — personally, professionally, or both.
Optional, but helpful for preparing your first consultation.
Optional. List anything specific you want to make sure we cover.

This form is for approved authors only. Submitting this intake does not constitute enrollment. Enrollment requires review and signing of the applicable Publishing Agreement and successful payment.