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First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Phone *

Mailing Address

Address *

City *

State *

Postal code *

Country *

Author Background

What inspired you to write this book? *

Have you previously published any works? *

Yes

Please share any publishing experience that you may have. *

Publishing Goals

What are your main goals for publishing this book? *

Editing Preferences

Have you already edited your manuscript, or would you like assistance with editing services? *

Yes, professional copy, proofread, and line edited.

Yes, but not by a professional

No, it has not been edited.

Are you open to feedback and revisions? *

Yes. I welcome feedback.

Yes, as long as my message stays intact.

Cover Design and Branding

Do you have any specific ideas or preferences for your book cover, including the back cover? *

How would you describe your author brand, and are there specific elements you want to incorporate? *

What potential 2 colors would you like your cover to include? *

Distribution and Marketing

How involved would you like to be in the marketing process, and do you have specific marketing goals? *

What are your expectations regarding book distribution? *

Author Platform

Do you have an existing author platform (website, social media) that we can integrate into the publishing strategy? *

Are you interested in building or enhancing your author platform? *

Social Media Presence

Please enter all of your social media platforms.

Facebook URL *

Instagram URL

Twitter URL

TikTok URL

YouTube URL

Timeline and Deadlines

Are there any specific deadlines or events tied to your book's release? *

What is your preferred timeline for the publishing process? *

List 3-5 Topics of Discussion That You Can Easily Speak About.

Show Pitch/Topics *

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Type (up to 10) 1 line questions that you can answer easily during an interview:

Talking Points *

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Type (5) short & memorable personal quotes from your book.

Talking Quotes *

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Cut and paste a powerful 100-Word excerpt from your book.

Chapter Excerpt *

What information do you feel comfortable sharing publicly for promotion?

Public Contact Info *

What is your dream vacation?

What is your dream vacation, and things that you enjoy? *

What is your favorite color? *

Affiliate Program

We have two affiliate programs that you can benefit from.

Earn commission FIVE different ways:

Earn up to $800 on each successful Publishing Service Referral.
Earn recurring commission on Publishing Services monthly payment plans.
Earn 2% Override from your referrals who sign up as Publishing Services Affiliates.
Earn 20% commission on Christian apparel, companion products, and books and gifts as a Christian Gift Affiliate.
Earn commission from all qualifying purchases, not just the products you advertised.

Transparency:

Check out who placed orders and track your earnings in our transparent affiliate community members area available 24/7.

Receive payouts every 30 days following confirmed successful sales.

For confirmed affiliate referral sales through Higgins Publishing's Website, disbursements are efficiently paid out 30 days after the sale confirmation and conveniently tracked in the client portal, excluding personal purchases.

Zelle ID for Payouts *

Royalties & Disbursements

Receive 100% of your hard-earned NET royalties seamlessly deposited directly into your bank account. The amount you'll receive represents the net value after subtracting the applicable fees imposed by Higgins Publishing and third-party distribution outlets. Royalties are issued 30 days after quarter end with the Author Distribution Report via email, as long as the minimum threshold of $100 is met. Royalties & Disbursements are deposited via Zelle or Wire Transfer, ensuring a convenient and efficient process to access your earnings at the end of the of the following months for the previous quarter (Jan. * April July * Oct).

Zelle ID *

Bank Name *

Account Number *

Routing Number *

Third-Party Disclosure Statement

We want to ensure you are informed about the implications of listing your book with third-party distributors like Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Once listed, third-parties hold the right to print the book, adjust the price or even distribute your book for free. Amazon, in particular, may permit other sellers, potentially impacting your royalties. Please note that once your book is listed, it cannot be removed from third-party platforms. However, you have the option to deactivate it, making it unavailable for purchase 90 days after the release date. We want to empower you with choices, so feel free to decide what works best for your publishing journey.

Third-Party Disclosure Choice: *

I Agree for Higgins Publishing to list my book on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other Third Party Platforms. I understand that once listed with Third-Party Platforms that my book can not be removed, but can be un-published and/or taken out of print for a fee, after a 90-day waiting period.

I Wish Not To Have my book listed With Amazon & Associated Third-Parties.

Wholesale Book Orders:

You will be assigned an exclusive 40% OFF coupon code to use when you order 25 or more of your books. Otherwise, 10% discount can be requested.

Advance ordering is highly recommended as wholesale orders can take up to 60 days for paperback delivery & up to 90 days for hardcover, especially during the holiday season.

Wholesale Discount Acknowledgement *

I understand to access wholesale pricing for my book and earn commissions from successful sales, I will be enrolled as a affiliate.

Author Coupon Code Guidelines

Your assigned coupon code is intended exclusively for your use within the discount guidelines. Any other use may result in an invoice for the full price.

Check to indicate your agreement: *

I Agree to the Author Coupon Code Guidelines

Identification Verification

The documents below are requested because we are required to confirm and protect your identity. However, if you have a hard time uploading the Identification documents you can send them in closer to the release date of your book.

Date of birth (Year/Month/Day) Example (2007/05/03) *

Optional: Social Security or ITIN Card - Please upload the front.

Valid Driver License

Optional: Please upload the front copy.

Please click here https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf to complete the W-9 form. Then save it to your computer, and upload below. If you are unable to complete this step, we will provide you with a link closer to the release date of your book.

Optional: W-9

Pronoun Association

We ask for pronouns to ensure we address you correctly which is very important during the onboarding process. This information is optional and will be kept confidential.

Beneficiary

In the unfortunate event of your passing, kindly specify your primary beneficiary pertaining to your publishing agreement and/or will. Following your demise, a Judge will be necessary to verify the transfer of interest to the designated Executor.

Primary Beneficiary *

Relationship with this person *

Beneficiary Phone Number *

Support and Communication

How do you prefer to communicate throughout the publishing process? *

SMS

Zoom Meetings

Is there any specific support or information you would like during this journey?

Choose Your Publishing Package:

Additional services such as: Ghostwriting, Book Release Celebrations, Virtual Launch Parties and Promotional Products billed separately.

Publishing Package *

Pearl Publishing Package: $8586 One-Time Payment

Pearl Publishing Package: $954 Deposit + $477/mo for 19 months

Pearl Publishing Package $238/Deposit + $238 Every 2weeks for 20 months.

Silver Publishing Package: $5777 One-Time Payment

Silver Publishing Package: $754 Deposit + $377/mo for 16 months.

Silver Publishing Package: $600 Deposit + $427/mo for 15 months.

Amber Publishing Package: $4997 One-Time Payment

Amber Publishing Package: $727 Deposit + $327/mo for 15 months

Amber Publishing Package: $600 Deposit + $347/mo for 16 months

** If you have multiple books, we can discuss your options during your Zoom Onboarding Call.

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