Do you have what it takes to be a bestselling author?

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Quiz Questions

1.
Describe your usual writing routine:
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- A.
  I write only when inspiration hits
- B.
  I mostly journal
- C.
  I write every day
- D.
  I write 2-3 times a week
- E.
  I marathon write, then have large periods of time without writing
2.
How often do you pitch or submit your work for publication?
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- A.
  Once a week
- B.
  Every day
- C.
  I haven't yet
- D.
  Relentlessly, until it gets published
- E.
  I submit around for a couple weeks and if I don't hear back I shelve the piece/book
- F.
  I submit around for a couple weeks and if I don't hear back I publish it on my blog
- G.
  I don't at all. Self-publication all the way for me.
3.
How do you feel about your current writing project?
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- A.
  I am over the moon for it!
- B.
  I think it's pretty decent
- C.
  It's just okay
- D.
  It's good, but I don't know if I can pull it off
4.
Do you have a personal brand?
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- A.
  Huh? I don't know what you're talking about
- B.
  Yes, I am clear on who I am and what I want to be known for
- C.
  I know what I like to write about. That's about it for now.
- D.
  I'm somewhat clear but not totally in touch with what I want yet
- E.
  Yes, I am clear on who I am, what I want to be known for and have a platform
5.
How dedicated are you to having a successful book or writing career?
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- A.
  I really want it, but haven't had time to pursue it yet
- B.
  I think it's presumptuous to assume it will be successful
- C.
  Gah, life is so busy, I'm really trying to fit in my writing!
- D.
  No matter what, I make time to work on my writing and my writing career
- E.
  I do pretty well in staying inspired, but sometimes I fail
6.
How do you focus on your writing?
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  I tend to obsess over one project for years
- B.
  I tend to work on shorter pieces while working on one larger project as well
- C.
  I write some small pieces and go back and forth between to books I'm working on
- D.
  I work on my larger project for a while, then take a long break, then go back to it
- E.
  Sometimes I believe in my project and other times I worry and distract myself from it
7.
Finish this sentence: To make it as a successful author you must _______.
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- A.
  quit your day job and focus on writing full time
- B.
  write when you feel inspired
- C.
  write consistently, no matter what
- D.
  truly believe in your writing project
- E.
  take your time to make sure everything is absolutely perfect
8.
What's MOST important about your writing is:
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- A.
  that it's a creative outlet
- B.
  the story
- C.
  that it is of literary quality
- D.
  grammar, punctuation, and big words
- E.
  that it's about popular subject
9.
What is writing to you?
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- A.
  a fun hobby
- B.
  a higher calling, or part of my life's purpose
- C.
  a talent I have
- D.
  how I will make my mark, or help people
- E.
  the only thing I'm really any good at

Quiz Outcomes

1.
You've got a start...
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Perhaps writing is more of a hobby for you. There's nothing wrong with that. Enjoy your writing and keep it up! Even if you don't want to make a career of writing you might find some great resources about living a more creative life over at my site: https://andreaguevara.com. Here's a recent blog post you might enjoy. ~Andrea
2.
Hey, not too shabby...
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It looks like you already have a few of the skills necessary to be a bestseller. If you really want to do it, you'll need to get more conscious both about what you want for your writing career and your writing itself. I can help. Check out my site at: https://andreaguevara.com or read the blog post below. ~Andrea
3.
Dang, pretty good!
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It appears that you have quite a few of the traits of bestselling authors. You may need to hone in on a few areas in order to really build the writing career that you want. To find out what makes you irresistible to your readers (& how to leverage it), check out the blog post and downloadable workbook below. ~Andrea
4.
You've Got What it Takes
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You have most of the traits of a bestselling author! That's pretty impressive if I do say so myself. Perhaps you'd like to learn more about what your next best steps might be? Check out this post on my blog (click the button below). ~Andrea
5.
Wait a minute, are you already famous?
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Impressive commitment to your writing career! You seem to have most of the traits of a bestselling author. Your writing is the first most important thing, but how are you doing on your career portion? Perhaps you could use a little help with putting together your brand, being more consistent, or even getting others to believe in your work like you do. I'd love to help with whatever you're struggling with. Let me know what you think you could improve on. In the meantime, you might find the blog post below helpful. ~Andrea

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