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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.

About you

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone

About your book

Book title *

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.

Manuscript file

Optional. Upload .docx, .doc, or .pdf up to 25 MB. .doc files may need cleanup; PDFs are review-only.

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.

Anything else on your heart?

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

Permission and verification

Permission to connect *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.

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