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Quiz Questions

1.
Which type of books do you read and enjoy the most?
- A.
  
  Nonfiction
- B.
  
  Fiction
- C.
  
  Memoirs or Biographies
- D.
  
  Children's Books
- E.
  
  Other niche-specific: cookbooks, photography books, etc.
2.
What are your favorite types of movies / shows?
- A.
  
  Documentaries (ex. The Last Dance w Michael Jordan, Planet Earth)
- B.
  
  Epic Fantasies (ex. Lord of the Rings, X-Men)
- C.
  
  Romantic or Rom-Coms (ex. The Notebook, Hitch)
- D.
  
  Thrillers (ex. James Bond or Jason Bourne)
- E.
  
  Mystery (ex. The DaVinci Code, The Girl on the Train)
- F.
  
  Pixar & Disney Movies (ex. Encanto, Toy Story)
- G.
  
  Historical Shows (1883, Game of Thrones)
- H.
  
  Cooking / Home Improvement Shows (Rachael Ray, FixerUpper)
- I.
  
  Money Shows (Shark Tank, The Profit)
- J.
  
  I don't like watching movies or shows
3.
Which class was / is your favorite in school?
- A.
  
  Business / Finance
- B.
  
  Creative Writing
- C.
  
  History
- D.
  
  Math
- E.
  
  P.E. = Physical Education / Health
- F.
  
  Art
- G.
  
  World Religions or Psychology
- H.
  
  I didn't like school. I just wanted to hang out with my boyfriend / girlfriend all the time.
- I.
  
  Pretty much every class was my favorite.
4.
What is your favorite part of writing?
- A.
  
  I get lost in writing the characters - their ambitions, dialogue, strengths, and flaws.
- B.
  
  I enjoy worldbuilding and plot development.
- C.
  
  I enjoy the historical research. Biographies, periodicals, researching eras and places, etc.
- D.
  
  I enjoy the current-day research. Graphs, case studies, trend predictions, etc.
- E.
  
  I enjoy journaling, reflective writing, and taking notes on what God or the Universe is telling me.
- F.
  
  I enjoy writing articles, blog posts, and little blurbs that help people live better lives.
- G.
  
  I like pictures and think they're just as important as the words.
- H.
  
  I don't like writing. But I know I need to get these ideas on paper and published.
5.
Which sentence hooks you and sounds like a book you read recently?
- A.
  
  You only get one body. It's time to take care of it.
- B.
  
  Businesses fail for these 5 reasons.
- C.
  
  I do not like green eggs and ham. I do not like them Sam-I-Am.
- D.
  
  To destroy the ring, they would need to cross the...
- E.
  
  The body was found hanging upside down.
- F.
  
  This is the trick to finding meaning in the day-to-day minutiae of life.
- G.
  
  When Rose first laid eyes on Trevor, all she could think about was...
6.
What’s the status of your book idea right now?
- A.
  
  I don't have a topic yet. That's why I'm taking this quiz!
- B.
  
  I have a few ideas written down, but haven't written a full chapter or manuscript.
- C.
  
  I started writing some chapters, but it's not finished yet.
- D.
  
  My book is ready for editing, cover design, and production.
- E.
  
  My book is ready to be published (already edited, cover designed, etc.). I just want to know what genre to put it in.
7.
When do you want to prioritize your book and its success?
- A.
  
  I’m ready to start now
- B.
  
  I’m looking to start in the next 6 months
- C.
  
  I can’t prioritize this right now, maybe next year
8.
If you were to publish a book, what would you want to do with it?
- A.
  
  I'd want to become a career fiction author and write stories full-time
- B.
  
  I'd want to start a business or grow my current business by publishing books and appear on podcasts and other media outlets to gain book and business publicity
- C.
  
  I'd want to write my life story and leave a legacy behind for my family, friends, and others
- D.
  
  I'd want to write a few children's books to make an impact on the next generation and/or my kids, grandkids, loved ones
- E.
  
  I'd want to share my expertise and help others with a nonfiction book (and maybe publish more in the future)
9.
What type of help are you looking for with this book idea?
- A.
  
  The writing process: I’m not sure how to go from idea to completed book that's up to industry standards.
- B.
  
  Book production: I need help finding editors and cover designers.
- C.
  
  Publishing: I have no idea how to publish a book successfully.
- D.
  
  Marketing: I need help knowing how to get my book out there.
- E.
  
  All of the above: I’m a newbie, help!
10.
If you had to pick 1, which is most important when it comes to your book?
- A.
  
  High book sales & earning a passive income with royalties
- B.
  
  Getting it published faster (spending less time on the process)
- C.
  
  Producing a high quality, professional-level book
- D.
  
  Spending less money to complete the process
- E.
  
  Creating a meaningful impact, even if only for a few people (lower book sales, high impact)
- F.
  
  Having a community, support, & network during the process

Quiz Outcomes

1.

Nonfiction- Self Help

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It sounds like you want to write a book that helps others! Personal growth, development, psychology, and human behavior might be a few of your favorite things. It's time to embrace it and share your insights with the world.Remember, while there are the self-help gurus of this world, like Tony Robbins, Brian Tracy, Oprah, and Jen Sincero, there are some people that will never read those authors and will only learn from someone they already know. That's where you come in!Let's talk about your idea! (And how we can help you bring it to life.) Click the button below to talk with an expert.
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Nonfiction- Religion / Spirituality

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It looks like you want to write a book that helps others grow in their faith and spirituality! What a high calling.Perhaps you're a pastor, teacher, counselor, or spiritual director. Maybe that's not even your day job, but so many of your friends look to you for guidance in their faith or life situations. You're seen as "the sage" or "the one who hears from above."It's time for you to embrace that spiritual wisdom and share your insights with the world.Remember, while there are big names and gurus in each denomination and circle, there are some people that will never read those authors and will only learn from someone they already know and trust. That's where you come in!Let's talk about your idea! (And how we can help you bring it to life.) Click the button below to talk with an expert.
3.

Nonfiction- Health & Wellness

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It looks like you want to write a book that helps others live at peak performance! If you're a dentist, chiropractor, yoga instructor, or health care professional, you have knowledge that can help people physically. If you're passionate about healthy living and wellness, it's time to embrace it and share your knowledge with the world.Remember, you have a whole book of business and clients that listen to you, trust you, and pay you for your services. This book will help your existing clients, but it will also become a referral machine for getting new clients. Ready to grow your business with a book?Let's talk about your idea! (And how we can help you bring it to life.) Click the button below to talk with an expert.
4.

Nonfiction- Business

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It looks like you want to write a book that helps others grow their business! If you're a financial planner, real estate investor, consultant, or entrepreneur, you have knowledge that can help people improve their lot in life. Whether you scale businesses, solve operational problems, or help people plan their financial futures, it's time to share your specialized knowledge in a book that can help others.Remember, you have a whole book of business and clients that listen to you, trust you, and pay you for your services. This book will help your existing clients, but it will also become a referral machine for getting new clients. Ready to grow your business with a book?Let's talk about your idea! (And how we can help you bring it to life.) Click the button below to talk with an expert.
5.

Nonfiction- Other

You want to write a general nonfiction book! Based on your results, it appears we have some more work to do in narrowing the focus of your book idea.If you're writing a self help book, a religious book, a health & wellness book, or a business book, please let us know during your free consultation.But if you're still unsure what direction to go with your book, or if it's a custom nonfiction book (like a cookbook or travel book) that's totally fine too. We'd love to help you publish it. Let's talk about your idea! (And how we can help you bring it to life.)Click the button below to talk with an expert.
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Memoir

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It sounds like you have an interesting story to share! Memoirs are a unique genre because they can take such different forms. Some people use memoir to share their story of overcoming traumatic events. Some people use memoir to share funny memories from trips to new places. Some people use memoir to share spiritual lessons on the journey of life.Regardless if you fit one of those reasons or have a different reason for your memoir, we'd love to help you get clear on next steps so you can share your story with the folks who need to hear it. Let's talk about it! (And how we can help you bring it to life.) Click the button below to talk with an expert.
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Children's Book

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It looks like you might want to write a children's book! How cool is that? Children's books can take a variety of different forms. Here are just a few:Bedtime stories (Goodnight Moon)Foundational building blocks (ABC, 1-2-3)Entertaining picture books (Dr. Seuss)Informational picture books (All About Reptiles)Themed stories (The Giving Tree)Young Readers (Junie B. Jones)Of course, there are even more options when it comes to writing a children's book. That's why we'd love to hear your unique idea and help you see it to completion.Let's talk about your idea! (And how we can help you bring it to life.)Click the button below to talk with an expert.
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Fiction- Fantasy

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It looks like you want to write a fantasy novel! If you love worldbuilding, creative writing, and getting lost in novels with alternate universes, this genre might be totally up your alley.Crafting a great story, building a new world that makes sense, and developing characters that readers connect with -- this is part art and part science. We can help you on that journey and point you in the direction of a full-time fantasy author who knows what it takes. Let's talk about your idea! (And how we can help you bring it to life.)Click the button below to talk with an expert.
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Fiction- Romance

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It looks like you want to write a romance novel! Of course, there are all different kinds of romance:Christian RomanceRom-ComsHistoricalLGBTQSteamyEroticaand more...Crafting a great love story, developing characters that readers connect with, and writing a page turner that keeps readers intrigued until the end is part art and part science. We can help you on that journey. Let's talk about your idea! (And how we can help you bring it to life.)Click the button below to talk with an expert.
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Fiction- Thriller

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It looks like you want to write a thriller! If you love writing action scenes, creating suspense, and developing intense storylines and dialogue, this genre might be totally up your alley.Crafting a great story, setting up the suspense, and developing characters that readers connect with is part art and part science. We can help you on that journey. Let's talk about your idea! (And how we can help you bring it to life.) Click the button below to talk with an expert.
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Fiction- Mystery

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It looks like you want to write a mystery! If you love setting up crime scenes, dropping real clues and fake clues, and messing with readers' brains, this genre might be totally up your alley.Creating suspense, leading readers through a maze of events, and developing characters that readers connect with is part art and part science. We can help you on that journey. Let's talk about your idea! (And how we can help you bring it to life.)Click the button below to talk with an expert.
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Fiction- Historical

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It looks like you want to write a piece of historical fiction! If researching eras and people of the past is your jam, this genre might be totally up your alley. Maybe you have an idea for a story set in World War 1, Ancient Greece, or biblical times. Maybe you have a character who lived during the Gold Rush, the Dark Ages, or the Babylonian Dynasty.Crafting a great story, set in a real time / place, and developing characters that readers connect with is part art and part science. We can help you on that journey. Let's talk about your idea! (And how we can help you bring it to life.)Click the button below to talk with an expert.

Too Many Good Ideas...

If you are still on the fence about which type of book you should be writing, this assessment will help.

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