What's your author archetype?

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Quiz Questions

1.
Which of the following quotes do you need taped to your fridge?
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- A.
  “Kill your darlings, kill your darlings, even when it breaks your egocentric little scribbler's heart, kill your darlings.” - Stephen King, On Writing
- B.
  “Courage is the commitment to begin without any guarantee of success.” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
- C.
  “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” - Maya Angelou
- D.
  “A word after a word after a word is power.” - Margaret Atwood
2.
Which of the following fill in the blanks statements do you agree with most… _______ is more important than ________.
- A.
  Inspiration; progress
- B.
  My reader; perfection
- C.
  Enthusiasm; sticking to the plan
- D.
  My vision; writing every day
3.
What is your vision for your book?
- A.
  It's an integral part of my business; my readers come to me for further offerings.
- B.
  I am booked for speaking gigs to large audiences, my book is the vehicle for my success!
- C.
  I'd just like to have my name on the cover, to say I'm an author.
- D.
  My book helps my readers and it isn't about me.
4.
What’s stopping you from writing your book?
- A.
  I can't quite seem to make the time to write.
- B.
  I know what my reader needs from me, I just don't know where to start.
- C.
  I've got loads of ideas, but don't know which one to choose.
- D.
  I want to teach what I know, I just get sidetracked by my dreams.
5.
Who's your bestselling author crush?
- A.
  Stephen R. Covey. He gets his message across clearly and with humour, he's extrapolated it out to encompass different audiences + he just sounds like a regular human while he does it. I'd love to take my idea and shape it for different audiences too.
- B.
  Oprah! She tells it like it is, does massive good with her profile and it doesn't matter that she's co-authored her books, they change lives. I dream of having her impact with my book ideas.
- C.
  Michelle Obama. She's supportive, compassionate, and gracious. I love how she champions women and girls to stand up and be their best! I'm passionate about my cause and want to care for people.
- D.
  Elizabeth Gilbert! She's like a priestess showing the way on the creative path. I want to be her, with her commitment to writing, when I grow up! I’m creative, a dreamer and I'm ready to see where writing my book will take me.
6.
If you met your Muse, what would they say to you?
- A.
  "Babycakes, do I have the job for you!"
- B.
  "I'm so glad you're here! I've been waiting for you for so long."
- C.
  "You're just the person I've been looking for. Listen to me..."
- D.
  "Who are you? What do you want?"
7.
On a scale of 1-10 how much of your book have you written? (10 being you’ve finished your draft)
- A.
  1-3: I’m at the idea stage, but haven't started yet!
- B.
  4-6: I’ve started, but it's taking a long time and I'm a bit overwhelmed.
- C.
  7-8: I’m writing, and I'm almost finished my draft, but I've just had this new idea...
- D.
  9-10: I've finished my draft and am about to do a round of edits.
8.
Fill in the blanks: finishing my book would feel ________.
- A.
  Scary! I don't know what happens then.
- B.
  Amazing! I'd be an author!
- C.
  Like the start of a whole lot of work: editing, marketing...
- D.
  Satisfying. I'd be on my way to my ideal life.
9.
What’s the bigger WHY behind your desire to write your book?
- A.
  I've always felt like I have a book in me, it's about time I wrote it.
- B.
  It’s about following my intuition. I know deep down I have a book to write, and I trust that it's what I need to do.
- C.
  I want to create a movement that impacts thousands of lives.
- D.
  It's a piece of my business puzzle - it will build my profile so I can reach (and help) more people.
10.
You get invited to the writing retreat of your dreams! What is it and where do you go?
- A.
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  A “Cabins + Conversations" trip to Iceland. Lots of solo writing time + a bit of shared discussion
- B.
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  Plan It Out: 2 intense days of book content planning. A deep dive in Tokyo
- C.
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  How to Connect with your Muse for Inspiration + Flow, a meditation and writing weekend in Byron Bay, Australia.
- D.
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  A “Leading Through Writing” retreat + seminar in Manhattan, NYC.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
You're An Optimistic Author!
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You’ve got ideas and ambition, and you know you'll get your ideas out one day, but 'life stuff' just gets in your way.You know you've got enough knowledge to write a book, and you've got such a full and busy life that you've just not gotten around to it yet.You have your book idea plus notes on it in various places that prove you've got the knowledge, topic and necessary information to write your book.If there was a way to grant an extra hour of the day to you for writing, you're SURE you'd get your book written.Your big challenge? You never feel like there are enough hours in the day for everything you want to do, let alone work on your draft! Spoiler alert: even if you were granted extra time that other humans don't get, you might not get around to writing anyway. Why? Because you have a teeny tendency towards procrastination that whittles away your available time on activities that don't move you towards your writing goals. Of course, when you’ve got a life as full as yours, it's totally understandable. You can work with your tendencies though, so don't give up! Plenty of Optimistic Authors have written and published their books - it just takes knowing how to work with your way of doing things to get it done. Keep reading for your customised plan to use your Optimistic Author Archetype to help ground you and get your book written:1. Know that any forward movement equals progress. Yes, ideally every author would have large blocks of time to write - and use them! But life's not like that. Setting a timer for just 15 minutes at least once per day will get you further than holiding out for the 4-hour block of time that won't happen.2. Sort your book plan. Your ideas of what you can get done are so powerful, but they need a form so that they can be created in the world. With a book plan, you'll be able to save your creativity for your writing, rather than imagining what you need to do next.3. Give yourself a break! You’re so caught up with ideas that your mind can go into overdrive. Remember to stoke the creative fires by giving yourself time just for you. You’ll never get your book written if you burn out!Hi, I'm Tamara!I’m a writing coach + non-fiction book editor who’s helped loads of authors go from idea to finished manuscript.I've coached writers across the board from memoir, through how-to guides and all the way up to books that launch thought leaders. And I've edited books for self-published authors as well as those pursuing traditional publishing avenues (shoutout to Hay House UK!).I can give you the roadmap to writing your book easily, with less fuss. And there’s nothing I love more than seeing a client launch their successful book!Looking for some advice to set up your book for success from the start? Check out my Facebook Page. I've got loads of Live videos for you on every aspect of writing your book, from mindet and motivation through to the nitty gritty of planning, how to save your files so they're not a tangled mess + what to check before you hire an editor to save you time + money.And be sure to check your inbox, because I’ll be sending you my Top 5 Mistakes First Time Authors Make + How To Avoid Them 3-minute video.
2.
You're A Purpose-Driven Author!
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You’re focussed, know your book will change lives, but sometimes you worry that you're not on the right track.You know exactly the ways that being an author will leverage your business, and it's super exciting! You know your topic inside out, and know that it will chnage your readers' lives for the better because you already work with people in that area with great results. Your big challenge? Sometimes you feel overwhelmed at the sheer volume of information that you're trying to fit into one book. It feels like it needs to all be explained at once, and you're just not sure you've got it in the right order. You've got a plan... but sometimes you don't know if you're doing any of it right, if you're honest with yourself. Keep reading for your customised plan to help you use your Purpose Driven strengths to leverage your book writing:1. Focus on your reader. As a Purpose Driven author, your reader is the most important person your book's equation. Keep them front and centre of all writing sessions and decisions you make about your book and you can't go wrong. 2. Get organized! Your book will be much easier to write if you make a plan. A plan will tell you what you need to do, and when. It'll also tell you when you need to stop writing - a crucial point if your book's ever to get out into the world. So make a plan and get moving!3. Give yourself a break! Don't lose sight of the fun side of life - you'll be able to serve your reader better and get your message out to the people who need it with more creativity if you take care of yourself. Burn out will put a serious dent in your timelines!Hi, I'm Tamara!I’m a writing coach + non-fiction book editor who’s helped loads of authors go from idea to finished manuscript.I've coached writers across the board from memoir, how-to guides, business books and all the way up to books that launch thought leaders. And I've edited books for self-published authors and those pursuing traditional publishing avenues (shoutout to Hay House UK!).I can give you the roadmap to writing your book easily, with less fuss. And there’s nothing I love more than seeing a client launch their successful book!Looking for some advice to set up your book for success from the start? Check out my Facebook Page. I've got loads of Live videos for you on every aspect of writing your book, from mindet and motivation through to the nitty gritty of planning, how to save your files so they're not a tangled mess + what to check before you hire an editor to save you time + money.And be sure to check your inbox: I’ll be sending you my Top 5 Mistakes First Time Authors Make + How To Avoid Them 3-minute video plus some other valuable resources.
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You're A Generous Author!
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You know you've got a LOT to share with your audience. You just don't know how to fit all those topics into one book!You mostly love writing and are prolific - sometimes across multiple platforms: blogs, social media, podcasts etc. You've got ideas out the wazoo, and if you're honest, you'll probably end up writing a whole lot of books once you get going. You also know that a book will help your audience with their struggles and also raise your profile ... if only you could focus! Your biggest challenge? Having all the ideas, but not knowing which one to go with. The shiniest idea one day just isn't as bright the next. There are SO many topics that you could write on, that choosing just one is way too hard. Keep reading for your customised plan to use your Generous Author strengths to leverage your tendencies and get your book written:1. Mine your existing content for your book! You've got a creative pool of ideas; you could have already written enough material to fashion into a book. Create a spreadsheet of all your content, organised by themes, and see what you've got. You might be surprised at what you find.2. Get very familiar with your reader! Your reader is at the heart of everything you do, whether you acknowledge it or not. Keeping your reader in mind will help you focus - and will help your reader feel seen, a must if you want them to keep reading. 3. Give yourself a break! Churning out content non-stop can burn you out. Take some time off and do something completely unrelated to your writing/content producing. No-one can produce 100% of the time!Hi, I'm Tamara!I’m a writing coach + non-fiction book editor who’s helped loads of authors go from idea to finished manuscript.I've coached writers across the board from memoir, from memoir, how-to guides, business books and all the way up to books that launch thought leaders. And I've edited books for self-published authors and those pursuing traditional publishing avenues (shoutout to Hay House UK!).I can give you the roadmap to writing your book easily, with less fuss. And there’s nothing I love more than seeing a client launch their successful book!Looking for some advice to set up your book for success from the start? Check out my Facebook Page. I've got loads of Live videos for you on every aspect of writing your book, from mindet and motivation through to the nitty gritty of planning, how to save your files so they're not a tangled mess + what to check before you hire an editor to save you time + money.And be sure to check your inbox, because I’ll be sending you my Top 5 Mistakes First Time Authors Make + How To Avoid Them 3-minute video.
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You're A Visionary Author!
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You’ve got big dreams of being an author, and you know you've got something to teach - you can even see yourself on stage, speaking to thousands. You know that your book is the vehicle for change for thousands of readers who need your work in their lives. It'll change your life (and business) too! And you know that your dream of your book being the catalyst for a movement that sparks major change in people's lives is totally possible. Your big challenge? Getting from the vision to the reality of having a book in your hand with your name on it feels overwhelming. It's not a simple straight line between your idea and the actual fact of it. You know you can do it, but lack a road map to show you what needs to be done next at every step of the way. Keep reading for your customised plan to help you use your Visionary Author strengths to ground yourself into the present and get your book out there:1. Every big dream needs a plan! You know where you're going, but you need a plan to make it happen. Planning your book out is one way to cut the overwhelm and get going. When you have a plan, you don't need to think about the next step because it's right there. 2. Take the one next step! Plenty of visionaries get stuck because they get overwhelmed by the enormity of their vision. The reality is that big dreams happen one step at a time. That's why asking yourself what the one next step is can be so useful!3. Give yourself a break! You’re in service to your vision and that takes energy and grit. Make sure you don't burn out along the way by making sure you take breaks. Do things you enjoy, that don't necessarily serve your vision. You'll be able to come back with renewed vigour, creatively refreshed!Hi, I'm Tamara!I’m a writing coach + non-fiction book editor who’s helped loads of authors go from idea to finished manuscript.I've coached writers across the board from memoir, how-to guides, business books and all the way up to books that launch thought leaders. And I've edited books for self-published authors and those pursuing traditional publishing avenues (shoutout to Hay House UK!).I can give you the roadmap to writing your book easily, with less fuss. And there’s nothing I love more than seeing a client launch their successful book!Looking for some advice to set up your book for success from the start? Check out my Facebook Page. I've got loads of Live videos for you on every aspect of writing your book, from mindet and motivation through to the nitty gritty of planning, how to save your files so they're not a tangled mess + what to check before you hire an editor to save you time + money.And be sure to check your inbox, because I’ll be sending you my Top 5 Mistakes First Time Authors Make + How To Avoid Them 3-minute video.

What's your author archetype?

This is a 10 question quiz to uncover your inner author archetype so you can work to your strengths and set yourself up to get your book finished, fast!

Quiz Questions

Quiz Outcomes