Author Publishing Checklist - Wilder Creek Publishing

This checklist helps us understand your book, your goals, and your current level of preparation.

You do not have to complete it in one sitting. Use the “Save Progress” option at the bottom of the form to save and return later. A special link will be shown and emailed to you when you save. Update it as you go and your book is closer to completion.

This is a living document, as you work your way through it. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to use the “WCP Internal Messaging,” or the “Message The Publisher” button on your dashboard.

WCP Author Publishing Checklist

Author & Manuscript - Step 1 of 6

Author's Legal Name

First

Middle

Last

This is the name i which the manuscript will hold all registrations, copyrights, and credits.

Pen Name (If Used For This Novel)

As it should appear on the book cover and retailer listings.

Primary Contact Email

Confirm Email

Country of Residence

Required for tax, distribution, and any country-specific options.

Preferred Pronouns

Working Title of the Book

Working Subtitle of the Book

Is This Part Of A Series?

Yes
No
It Might Become One

If No, Skip Next Question

Series name and Book Number In Series (if applicable)

Approximate Word Count

Best estimate is fine (e.g., 82,000)

Requested Wilder Creek Imprint

Choose An Imprint Which Represents You And Your Book

Primary Genre

e.g., Fantasy, Thriller, Romance, Memoir

Secondary Genre / Subgenre

e.g., YA Fantasy, Political Thriller, Cozy Mystery

Was AI used in drafting or revising the written text of this book?

No – all text is fully human-created
Yes – AI helped brainstorm or outline, but all final prose is mine
Yes – AI-assisted, then edited by a human
Yes – primarily AI-generated text due to impairments
Unsure / would like to discuss

We will use this together with our own checks to determine whether disclosure language is needed for readers and retailers

Explain how AI tools were used, if at all

This helps us choose correct wording for your AI disclosure or Certificate of Authenticity

Intended Primary Audience

e.g., Adult, YA, Middle Grade, Children

One-sentence Hook

If you had to describe your book in one compelling sentence, what would it be?

Minimum Recommended Age

Maximum Recommended Age

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