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Your book is more than a project. It carries your story, your voice, and the people you hope to reach. Start here so we can understand the heart of your work and help you find the right publishing path.

This first step is not a transaction. It is an invitation to be heard. We want to know why this book matters, who it is for, and how J Merrill Publishing can walk with you through the next right step.

Welcome

J Merrill Publishing reviews each submitted project thoughtfully and personally. Completing this inquiry starts a publishing conversation; it does not guarantee publication. After we receive your details, we will confirm the next step and whether your manuscript is ready for Editorial Review.

About you

First name *

Last name *

Preferred name

Publishing/display name

Pen name

Email *

Phone

Preferred communication

Timezone

Have you published with JMP before?

Address

Street address *

Address line 2

City *

State / Province *

Postal code *

Country *

This is also my billing address.

About your book

Book title *

Subtitle

What kind of book is this? *

Genre or subject *

Estimated word count *

Where are you in the writing journey? *

Manuscript link

A reachable OneDrive, Google Drive, or Dropbox link. You may use this instead of a file upload.

Would you like to submit your manuscript now? *

Manuscript file

Optional. Upload .docx, .doc, .pages, .rtf, or .pdf up to 25 MB. Pages files are preserved as the original source and normalized separately when needed.

Have you published before? *

How did you find us?

Why does this book matter? *

Tell us what the book is about, who it is for, and why it needs to exist. Minimum 50 characters.

Intended audience

Goals for the book

Desired timeline

Prior publishing/submission history

Anything else on your heart?

Optional. Share timing, hopes, concerns, or anything else that helps us understand how to care for the work.

Relationship

What led you to JMP?

What are you hoping for in a publishing partner?

How did you hear about J Merrill Publishing?

I was referred by someone connected to J Merrill Publishing.

Author platform

Optional. Website, social profiles, speaking, ministry, business, community, email list, or prior publications.

Accessibility support

Optional. Share anything that would help us make submission, review, or communication more accessible for you.

Rights, permission, and verification

Rights attestation *I have authority to submit this project for review and have disclosed any known ownership, rights, or third-party material concerns below.

Third-party material or rights notes

AI/manuscript disclosure

Sensitive content note

Optional. Share mature, graphic, sensitive, or potentially triggering material that would help our editorial team handle the work with care.

Service communication consent *I give J Merrill Publishing permission to review my inquiry and any manuscript file or link I provide, and to contact me about my book. I understand this form does not collect payment data, SSN, or banking information.

Marketing consent I would also like to receive occasional publishing news, updates, or general communications. This is optional and not required for Publishing service communication.

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