QUESTIONS ON BOOKS & READING
Which of the following types of reader best describes you? For the purposes of this question, we’re referring to books (fiction or non-fiction) you read or listen to in your free time.
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On a scale from 1 to 9, with 1 being “not at all” and 9 being “very,” how many books have you read in the past year?
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On a scale from 1 to 9, with 1 being “not at all” and 9 being “very,” how much do you agree or disagree with the following statement: I like to stay up to date on the latest books.
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On a scale from 1 to 9, with 1 being “not at all” and 9 being “very,” how much do you agree or disagree with the following statement: I like to read books before anyone else does.
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On a scale from 1 to 9, with 1 being “not at all” and 9 being “very,” how much do you agree or disagree with the following statement: I like to read books about cultures and experiences different than my own.
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How much would you say you’ve spent on books in the past year?
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Who are your favorite authors?
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Who influences you now on what books to consider reading? (Please be specific)
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How are you likeliest to hear about books today? (Select all that apply)
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What social media sites are you likeliest to gather book recommendations on? (Select all that apply)
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Do you have a social media following? (Please select one)
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QUESTIONS ON AUTHORSHIP
Are you interested in writing a book?
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How would you describe your writing experience? (Please select one)
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Have you ever attempted to publish your work?
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[IF YOU HAVE PUBLISHED A BOOK – Options 1-2 above] On a scale form 1 to 9, with 1 being “not at all” and 9 being “very,” how satisfied were you with that process?
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On a scale from 1 to 9, with 1 being “not at all” and 9 being “very,” how clear are you about the process for how to go about getting that (new) book idea published?
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On a scale from 1 to 9, with 1 being “not at all” and 9 being “very,” how solidified is your (new) book idea/concept?
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What steps have you taken, if any, to get your book published already? Select all that apply.
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Which part(s) of the publishing process seem the most daunting/challenging to you (if any)?
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What type of book would you most want to write or get published?
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What genre is the book you hope to publish?
[IF ADULT FICTION or YA/CHILDREN’S FICTION]
[IF ADULT NON-FICTION or YA/CHILDREN’S NON-FICTION]
[IF A PICTURE BOOK OR BOARD BOOK]
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QUESTIONS ON PROGRAMMING
On a scale from 1 to 9, with 1 being “not at all” and 9 being “very,” how interested would you be in a program, developed in partnership with a publishing house, designed to help you learn the ins and outs of getting a book published be?
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What would be most useful for you to learn about the publishing industry?
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Which of the following tools or resources that may be provided by a publishing house be of most interest to you?
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In which areas would you like to receive learning and development opportunities? (Select all that apply)
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Which format(s) would you prefer for program offerings? (Select all that apply)
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How much time per week would you be able to commit to participating in the program? (Please select one)
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What might have to be true about that program to make it worth your time, energy, and/or resources?
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On a scale from 1 to 9, with 1 being “not at all” and 9 being “very,” how familiar are you with Penguin Random House?
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Is there anything else about a prospective program like this you’d want to share with us that we didn’t capture through the questions above?
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
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What is your age? (Please select the appropriate range)
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In which country do you currently reside?
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[IF USA] In which state do you currently reside
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Which gender best describes you?
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What is your current occupation? (If you're a student or retired, please indicate that)
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