​Summertime Publishing & Springtime Books

From Pipedream to Proposal

• Does my book have legs?
• Does my book have a wow factor?
• Is there a market for my idea?
• Will it sell?
• What am I going to write about?
• How will I publish it?
• And much more...

Use our 'From Pipedream to Proposal' document to make sure you've thought of everything before you leap into the wonderful, exciting, profile-raising world of publishing. Work through the questions and answer them carefully.  Only when you have considered every question will you know you have planned your book thoroughly. If you do find you have lots of gaps in your knowledge, that’s absolutely fine. We're here to help.

Download a PDF version of 'From Pipedream to Proposal' to use as a free tool.

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​If you would like Jo Parfitt, our managing editor, to appraise your book idea and manuscript this is how:

• Complete this document, ensuring you answer as many of the questions as thoroughly as possible. Skip any questions that aren’t relevant (for a memoir, for example).
• Attach a sample of your writing of up to 3,000 words, if you wish.
• Send your submission to Jo at:

jo@summertimepublishing.com

• you Jo will comment on your content, market, general idea, feasibility and ways forward. If you attach a sample of your writing then she will also comment on your style.
• She will invite to meet with her via Zoom to discuss ways forward.
• If you decide to move forward with us, Jo will assign you the perfect editor to work with you while remaining available as a consultant as and when required.
• Jo’s fee for appraising your completed document and writing sample is £200.