The Author DNA Quiz

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Quiz Questions

1.
Question 1

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- A.
  
  I'm not interested in building a business, I'm writing a book to make an impact
- B.
  
  I want to write a quality fiction book that entertains people
- C.
  
  I'm writing a book to grow my business
- D.
  
  I want to write a book to make additional income
2.
Question 2

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- A.
  
  No way, I just got started
- B.
  
  I’ve done some research, but not enough
- C.
  
  Yes, of course!
3.
Question 3

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- A.
  
  Really difficult
- B.
  
  I think it’s doable with the right help
- C.
  
  I could do it in my sleep
- D.
  
  I’ve already written a book!
4.
Question 4

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- A.
  
  Staying focused
- B.
  
  Finding an idea I want to write about
- C.
  
  Nothing, it’s easy
- D.
  
  The actual writing
- E.
  
  Finding the time
5.
Question 5

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- A.
  
  My life and what I’ve learned
- B.
  
  Something fictional or creative!
- C.
  
  I have no idea
- D.
  
  My business
6.
Question 6

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- A.
  
  I pick up my phone and start scrolling
- B.
  
  With a run or workout
- C.
  
  With journaling or writing
- D.
  
  With a motivational podcast, audiobook, or book
- E.
  
  Morning? I don’t get out of bed until after noon
7.
Question 7

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- A.
  
  Coffee
- B.
  
  Tea
- C.
  
  Soda or juice
- D.
  
  Plain water - gotta stay hydrated!
- E.
  
  Wine or something even stronger
8.
Question 8

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- A.
  
  Pedal to the metal and get it done
- B.
  
  Procrastinator
- C.
  
  Efficient and effective
- D.
  
  Average
- E.
  
  High effort but low efficiency
9.
Question 9

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- A.
  
  I’d love to eventually
- B.
  
  I need to right now
- C.
  
  I REALLY want to but need some help
- D.
  
  I’m 100% ready
- E.
  
  I'm not sure
10.
Question 10

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- A.
  
  Coming up with ideas
- B.
  
  The actual writing
- C.
  
  The marketing
- D.
  
  The entire self-publishing process
11.
Question 11

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- A.
  
  10 - I NEED to publish
- B.
  
  7-9 - I really want to publish
- C.
  
  3-6 - It would be nice to publish eventually
- D.
  
  1-2 - It's not a huge priority
12.
Question 12

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- A.
  
  I want to publish in the next 6 months
- B.
  
  I want to publish soon
- C.
  
  I want to publish eventually
- D.
  
  I'm not in a hurry to publish at all
13.
You are...
- A.
  
  Ready and committed to start writing a book TODAY
- B.
  
  Highly interested in the process of writing a book
- C.
  
  Just curious about the writing process

Quiz Outcomes

1.

Fast and Faulty

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Didn't we learn as kids that "slow and steady wins the race?" Okay, so this isn't always true but in the case of writing, it's a weakness to both write too fast and to also write too slow. In your case, you just want to write and spit out a book ASAP so you can be a self-published author and bring in some more money. The issue here is that you won't take the time necessary to do it RIGHT and therefore, it won't sell. Strengths: - You can write quickly- You have an end goal in sight- You're willing to work for that end goal Weaknesses: - You write too fast, causing errors- Your passion to tell a story is lacking- You're not sure of the "in-between" steps necessary for successful self-publishing Ernest Hemingway That's right! Even good old Ernie's writing was once full of fault and a few books of his even flopped. He even wrote a book that his wife despised, though she refused to say anything. The great thing about Ernest Hemingway is that he figured it out and went on to become one of the best writers out there - and you can too! In your case, you don't really need the drive to sit down and actually write. Instead, what you need is a step-by-step system that will make sure you hit every mark so when you do self-publish, you'll be successful.
2.

Write-When-Inspired-Only

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We've all been this kind of writer before. When you're just starting out, it's easy to think that the only time you should write is when inspiration is burning strong. However, you can't control inspiration and therefore, it will take you a long time to finish a book. Strengths: - You have a strong desire to write - You have the skills to write - Your imagination is fierce Weaknesses: - You don't write if you're not "inspired" - You may lack confidence in your writing abilities - You don't make writing a priority Margaret Atwood You may know her now as the wildly famous author behind the hit TV show Handmaid's Tale but before her story made it to your living room screen, Margaret was an author who wrote with inspiration. She even attended a writing retreat with the hope it would inspire an amazing novel. However, it only produced a story she later discarded. Thank goodness she was able to learn how to write no matter what so we can now enjoy our weekends binging her amazing story! Writing when inspired is fantastic and can yield outstanding results. But sometimes you need to just sit down and write anyway. That is, if you really want to see your vision of self-publishing a book come to life. What you really need is a system that will make you do the work and will test your strengths. With a step-by-step program, you will find inspiration within yourself to accomplish this goal.
3.

Overachiever

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You're the type to do whatever it takes to achieve your goals. And while this may not seem like a bad thing, it can actually be a disadvantage if you want to write and self-publish a book. Writing is not the type of skill where you can achieve it right away. Since it takes time and a few drafts to go from blank page to published author, you might get a bit frustrated. Strengths: - Willingness to do anything to achieve your goals- Resources to complete a book- Work ethic necessary to self-publish a book Weaknesses: - Available time- Getting side-tracked with other goals- The technical side of self-publishing JK Rowling You most definitely know who this author is and it's because of her overachieving nature that you do. Even though Harry Potter was rejected 12 times before a publisher saw its worth, her stories and characters are now a phenomenon all over the world. When it comes to writing, having a complete checklist of exactly what you can do daily will do worlds for helping you stay on track while still feeling as though you're achieving everything you set out for.
4.

Speaker

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So maybe you're not technically a writer. You speak your truth instead. And while this might seem like a disadvantage when it comes to self-publishing, it can actually be a strength! Your writing process will just be different. Instead of sitting down to write, you'll stand up and speak, recording everything you're saying. Strengths: - Coming up with ideas- A strong passion to tell a story- A natural "voice" Weaknesses: - Writing "rules"- The process of organizing thoughts into a cohesive structure- Self-publishing through Amazon or other services Gary Vaynerchuk When it comes to speakers-turned-authors, nobody takes the cake like Gary V. He's even admitted several times in interviews that he's not the best writer. In fact, he's better at and would much rather speak! So instead of just writing his book, he used speaking methods to get it right and to get his voice across. Speaking a whole book can be a lot though, we get it. That's why you'll need a proven system that shows you just what to talk about next and how to turn a recording into captivating writing.
5.

Natural Storyteller

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Telling stories is just in your blood. Even when you were little, you were making up stories for others and even just to entertain yourself. Coming up with ideas will never be a problem for you. You may, however, find difficulty with staying on track to finish a story. With so many ideas bouncing around in your head, it's easy to get sidetracked with shiny new ideas. Strengths: - Too many ideas to count- Strong desire to see a completed book- A passion for your stories Weaknesses: - Finishing a story before starting a new one- Marketing your books- Going from finished manuscript to self-published book Stephen King Known for some of the oddest, creepiest, and best stories out there, Stephan King is the most natural storyteller there is. He doesn't even use an outline to compose his works; he writes entirely from what's floating around his head - just like you! Shiny New Idea Syndrome won't prevent you from self-publishing. With a proven system to take you through each step and a massive community full of others to keep you accountable, you'll not only be able to finish writing your ideas, but because you'll get through them faster, you can publish even more of the many great ideas floating around that imaginative head of yours.