PRH x ISH

    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.

    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?

    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.

    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.

    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.

    How much would you say you’ve spent on books in the past year?

    Who are your favorite authors?

    Who influences you now on what books to consider reading? (Please be specific)

    How are you likeliest to hear about books today? (Select all that apply)

    What social media sites are you likeliest to gather book recommendations on? (Select all that apply)

    Do you have a social media following? (Please select one)

    QUESTIONS ON AUTHORSHIP

    Are you interested in writing a book?

    How would you describe your writing experience? (Please select one)

    Have you ever attempted to publish your work?

    [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?

    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?

    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?

    What steps have you taken, if any, to get your book published already? Select all that apply.

    Which part(s) of the publishing process seem the most daunting/challenging to you (if any)?

    What type of book would you most want to write or get published?

    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]

    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?

    What would be most useful for you to learn about the publishing industry?

    Which of the following tools or resources that may be provided by a publishing house be of most interest to you?

    In which areas would you like to receive learning and development opportunities? (Select all that apply)

    Which format(s) would you prefer for program offerings? (Select all that apply)

    How much time per week would you be able to commit to participating in the program? (Please select one)

    What might have to be true about that program to make it worth your time, energy, and/or resources?

    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?

    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?

    PERSONAL INFORMATION

    What is your name?

    Email Address

    What is your age? (Please select the appropriate range)

    In which country do you currently reside?

    [IF USA] In which state do you currently reside

    Which gender best describes you?

    What is your current occupation? (If you're a student or retired, please indicate that)