Romance Reader Survey Question Title * 1. Gender Male Female Question Title * 2. How old are you? Under 18 18 – 25 26 – 35 36 – 45 46 – 55 56 + Question Title * 3. Where do you live? United Kingdom Eire United States Australia New Zealand Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. Where did you access this survey from? Piatkus Entice newsletter Piatkus Entice website Piatkus Entice Twitter Piatkus Fiction Facebook Piatkus Twitter An author’s Twitter profile An author’s Facebook page Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. Which of the following applies to you? Please tick all which apply. Reader Aspiring author Published author Bookseller Blogger Librarian Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. Would you call yourself a romance reader? Yes, I’m proud to be a romance reader Yes, but I don’t like being categorized No, I enjoy reading romance but wouldn’t call myself a romance reader No, I don’t like romance novels Question Title * 7. 7. Describe how reading romance makes you feel in 3 words Question Title * 8. Thinking about romance novels, which of the following genres do you enjoy reading? Please tick all that apply. Historical romance Contemporary romance Paranormal romance Romantic comedy Fantasy romance New adult Saga Erotica Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. Describe your perfect romance novel in three words Question Title * 10. How many romance novels did you buy in May 2015? 5 or more 4 3 2 1 None Question Title * 11. How many of the romance novels you bought in May were ebooks? 5 or more 4 3 2 1 None Question Title * 12. Which social networking platforms do you use regularly? Please tick all that apply. Facebook Twitter Goodreads Instagram Pinterest Tumblr None of the above Other (please specify) Question Title * 13. Have you ever tried writing a romance novel? Yes, I’m a published author Yes, I’m working on a manuscript or idea No, but I would like to try No, I’m not interested in trying Question Title * 14. Have you ever attended a romance festival or event in person? Yes, I have attended an event and enjoyed it Yes, I have attended an event but didn’t enjoy it No, but I would be interested in attending an event No, I’m not interested in attending an event Name of event: Question Title * 15. Have you ever taken part in a romance festival or event online? Yes, I have taken part in an event online and enjoyed it Yes, I have taken part in an event online but didn’t enjoy it No, but I would be interested in taking part No, I’m not interested in taking part Name of event: Question Title * 16. Have you ever signed up to an online writing course? Yes and I would definitely sign up to another Yes, but I wouldn’t sign up to another No, but I would like to No, I’m not interested Name of course Question Title * 17. Would you be interested in an online writing course or event run by a publishing company? Yes No Question Title * 18. What would make you want to take part in an online writing course or event? Please rank from high to low (5 = would really want to make me take part, 1 = not interested) 1 2 3 4 5 6 N/A Writing tips N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 N/A Writing exercises N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 N/A Author presence N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 N/A Exclusive videos N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 N/A Editor/publisher presence N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 N/A Free books N/A Question Title * 19. If you were to sign up to an online writing course, how often would you like to receive information, tips and updates direct to your inbox? Daily Weekly Monthly I wouldn’t be interested Question Title * 20. Thinking about pricing, what is the maximum you would be prepared to pay for an online writing course? Less than £25 £25 - £50 £50 – £100 £100 – 200 £200 - £300 I wouldn't pay for an online writing course Other (please specify) Question Title * 21. Would you be happy for us to contact you in future to sign up for focus groups, surveys and romance exclusives? Yes No If yes, please supply your email address so we can contact you Question Title * 22. If you would like to be entered into our prize draw, please include your email address below. Done