Which Author Platform Persona is right for you?

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Quiz Questions

1.
Do you write in more than one genre?
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- A.
  No, one only
- B.
  I write in a couple genres
- C.
  I write in a few genres as the mood strikes
- D.
  I do, but my books have a common thread that ties them together
- E.
  I don't really worry about it
2.
Do you offer anything outside writing?
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- A.
  I sell merch on my website inspired by my books and life–like mugs, sweaters, and notebooks
- B.
  I offer services to authors like editing /design/ coaching
- C.
  I write books, that's it.
- D.
  I work in other creative areas too like painting, pottery, digital art...
- E.
  I use my platform to speak out on things that I believe in
3.
Do you have a solid business sense?
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- A.
  Yes, I speak in numbers
- B.
  I have a pretty good idea of what I'm doing
- C.
  I have a natural understanding, not technical
- D.
  I'm not concerned, I'm happy with what I'm doing
- E.
  I wish, but I'm a little unorganized
4.
Are your books easy to place in a genre?
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- A.
  Yes, I'm firmly within my genre
- B.
  Yes, but I'm all over the place within the genre
- C.
  No, I'm a genre masher or in a niche market
- D.
  Kind of, I write in a couple genres
- E.
  Not really, I'm at the mercy of my whims
5.
How often do you talk about books?
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- A.
  Whenever I feel like it
- B.
  I talk mostly about life
- C.
  All books, all the time
- D.
  Even split between books and life
- E.
  I talk mostly about books
6.
What trait do you most identify with?
- A.
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  Opinionated
- B.
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  Curious
- C.
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  Private
- D.
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  Focused
- E.
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  Dreamer
7.
What core value do you most identify with?
- A.
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  Freedom
- B.
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  Loyalty
- C.
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  Integrity
- D.
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  Innovation
- E.
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  Expression
8.
What reader promise do you most identify with?
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- A.
  To Empower
- B.
  To Immerse
- C.
  To Educate
- D.
  To Entertain
- E.
  To Inspire
9.
How do you most want to connect with readers?
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- A.
  Blogging/Vlogging/Podcast
- B.
  Visual Social Media (Insta, Tik Tok, Snapchat)
- C.
  Sharing Social Media (Facebook, Twitter)
- D.
  Book-Centered Social Media (Goodreads, BookBub, Verve, BingeBooks)
- E.
  Fringe sites (Etsy, Pinterest, Tumblr)
10.
What aesthetic style to you most identify with?
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- A.
  Clean
- B.
  Bold
- C.
  Bright
- D.
  Fluid
- E.
  Simple

Quiz Outcomes

1.
You're the Classic Platform
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– – – CLEAN, SIMPLE, PROFESSIONAL – – – You are all about the reader's journey. The Classic Platform is similar in feel to a corporate platform–they are simple, easy to navigate, and highly professional. They lend themselves well to authors who manage multiple pen names or who offer tandem services like editing, design, or coaching. Your strength as a Classic Platform is your dedication to your reader, keeping them at the front of your efforts. Your weakness as a Classic Platform is getting lost behind the message and forgetting that your readers want to know you a little bit too. Example of a great Classic Platform is K.M. Weiland Your first step to building a strong, custom, and unique Author Platform is: Character Sketch your ideal reader. Think of someone you know (it can even be you) who loves your genre and then dissect their personality and boil it down into a character sketch. Who are they, why do they love to read, and where do they hang out? Be sure to grab your free profile and strategy guide by clicking below.
2.
You're the Superhero Platform
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– – – PRIVATE, ELUSIVE, INTENTIONAL – – – You are all about sharing the love of books. The Superhero Platform is about dual identities and is built around ONE singular facet of your life–or a few superficial aspects of your personal life–that you're willing to share with your readers.. Similar to how Clark Kent removes his glasses and becomes Superman, Superheroes are very intentional about what people see online. Your strength as a Superhero is your attention to detail and ability to connect with readers in the exact way they want to be. Your weakness as a Superhero is your readers will never really feel like they know the real you if you aren't willing to be at least a little bit vulnerable with them. Example of a great Superhero Platform is Veronica Roth Your first step to building a strong, custom, and unique Author Platform is: Create your Boundaries List. Take a piece of paper and split it into three columns: Yes, Maybe, and No. Now list the things you are willing to share with your readers. Brainstorm as much as you can, go on social media and see what other people are posing about for inspiration. Would you be willing to post that? Be sure to grab your free profile and strategy guide by clicking below.
3.
You're the Visionary Platform
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– – – BOLD, HONEST, EMPOWERING – – – You are all about a bigger better vision. A Visionary Platform is built around deep-rooted and strong beliefs. Visionaries are fierce advocates for their readers and thrive on commonality and community with a strong leader. You. A Visionary unapologetically bends the rules and twists conventions to better fit their needs and paves a way for like-minded readers. Your strength as a Visionary is bravely articulating complex experiences which allows your readers to feel truly seen. Your weakness is that sometimes you buck against the common advice even when you know it will take you longer to reach your goals. Example of a great Visionary Platform is Tarryn Fisher Your first step to building a strong, custom, and unique Author Platform is: Define your mission. In order to rally readers around a common idea you need to be confident in your mission. What is your strong core belief that guides you? How do you go against 'norms' or push boundaries in your genre or your life? What exactly do you want to inspire people to DO? Be sure to grab your free profile and strategy guide by clicking below.
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You're the Influencer Platform
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– – – OPEN, GENEROUS, SPIRITED – – – You are all about intentional living. An Influencer Platform is built on lifestyle, sharing, and blending real life with online presence. They love the way they live, work, and create and want to openly share their favorite things with the world. Their readers trust them, look up to them, and are influenced by them. Your strength as an Influencer is your infectious spirit and the way you can gather and inspire your readers to live their best lives. Your weakness as an Influencer is the urge to over-curate or become obsessed with aesthetic at the risk of seeming unattainable to new readers. Example of a great Influencer Platform is Lauren Layne Your first step to building a strong, custom, and unique Author Platform is: Find your common Lifestyle Value. Look through all aspects of your life from your beauty regimine, to your writing, to your health/wellness, to your family/friends, to your tastes and aesthetics. What kind of lifestyle are you promoting? Joy, beauty, grace, ease, minimalism, peace, mindfulness, determination? What is it about your lifestyle that could create inspiration in others? Be sure to grab your free profile and strategy guide by clicking below.
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You're the Artist Platform
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– – – CURIOUS, UNIQUE, INTRIGUING – – – You are all about creative exploration. Artist Platforms are organically built around curiosity, creativity, and finding meaning in all facets of life. They are multi-passionate creators who allow their natural creativity to feed, grow, and foster their author platform. Your greatest strength is your curious and accepting nature which makes your platform welcoming and safe. Your biggest weakness is your absorption in your own creative projects can result in inconsistent platform building. Example of a great Artist Platform is Maggie Stiefvater Your first step to building a strong, custom, and unique Author Platform is: Perform a creativity audit. Artist platforms thrive on organic growth so your first step is to take a look back through your creative projects (not just writing) and see what you find there. Is there a theme you've been exploring? A question you've been pondering through your work? What values are being represented? Be sure to grab your free profile and strategy guide by clicking below.