Submit an Iowa Author

The Iowa Center for the Book Iowa Author Project is intended to be a source of information about authors of books who are currently living and writing in the state of Iowa.

We are interested in both you as an author and in the book or books you have written for general audiences. Our goal is to provide as much useful information as we can about published books by current Iowa authors.

For the purpose of this site, we define book as a print-on-paper, bound publication. We define "authors currently living and writing in the state of Iowa" as authors with an Iowa zip code.

Please fill out the form as completely as possible. If you need additional information or wish to discuss this project contact the Coordinator of the Iowa Center for the Book.

First Name Enter your first name

Middle Initial Enter your middle initial, if desired

Last Name Enter your last name

Pen Name Enter the author's pen name if desired

Name Display Options Select how you would like your name to be displayed on the author entry

Both your name and pen name
Only your name
Only your pen name

Comments about writing Enter any information about your writing, your approach to writing, why you write, what you enjoy about the process, etc.

Literary awards received and date received

What kind of books have you written? Check all that apply. This will help readers decide whether your books fit their reading preferences or programs or curricular needs.

Fiction

Nonfiction

Poetry Collection

Short Story Collection

Who is the primary audience for your books? If you have written books that would be read and enjoyed by readers of all ages, select "All Ages".

Children

Young Adults

Adults

All Ages

What genre are the books that you have published? Check all that apply. Use the next box to indicate other genres not listed.

Biography

Drama

Essays

History

Mystery

Realistic Fiction

Romance Fiction

Politics

Science Fiction

Other Genres Add any other genre(s) appropriate for your writing

Are you willing to do programs? Often book groups, classroom teachers, or public libraries are looking for authors to come and talk with group members, students or library patrons. This can provide you with good book exposure.

Yes
No

If you are willing to do programs, will you charge a fee? Describe your fees and amounts. If fees are circumstantial or negotiable please explain.

How would you like to be contacted by the general public? You may select more than one option.

Mail

E-mail

Phone

Agent

Publisher

Web site Enter the URL of your Web site. An active link to your Web site will display on this Web site.

Phone Number Provide a phone number if you prefer to be contacted by the general public by phone. This number will display on this Web site.

Mailing Address Provide a mailing address if you prefer to be contacted by the general public by mail. This address will display on this Web site.

E-Mail Address Provide an e-mail address if you prefer to be contacted by the general public by e-mail. This address will display on this Web site.

Agent Information Provide agent contact information if you prefer to be contacted by the general public by agent. This contact information will display on this Web site.

Publisher Information Provide contact information for your publisher if you prefer to be contacted by the general public by publisher. This publisher information will display on this Web site.

County Select the county in which you live from this list

List the books that you have written For each book list the standard citation information: Title, Publisher, Place, Date. For example: "Exploring Iowa's Past, University of Iowa Press, Iowa City, Iowa, 1980" These titles will be verified by ICftB before posting them on the Web site.

Private E-mail Address This e-mail address will not be displayed on this Web site, but will be used by the Iowa Center for the Book staff to contact you.

Private Mailing Address This address will not be displayed on this Web site, but will be used by the Iowa Center for the Book staff to contact you.

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