Which Writing Career is Best for Your Unique Goals?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Why are you writing?

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  • A.
    Writing is an easy way for me to work remotely and independently 
  • B.
    I want to leave a legacy with my work and positively influence lives
  • C.
    I use my writing as an asset to grow my business by generating more leads, sales, and referrals
  • D.
    I write because there's a story in me that's bubbling up and out onto the page
• 2.
  Which one of these do you relate to the most?

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    A
  • B.
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    B
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    C
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    D
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    E
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    F
• 3.
  Choose which result you'd most enjoy:

  • A.
    Writing a best-selling novel that gets fans from all over the world
  • B.
    Writing killer pieces of ad/marketing copy that are capable of selling anything
  • C.
    Writing articles for popular websites within my niche and building my byline portfolio
  • D.
    Writing about my life experiences so that people can learn and benefit from it
• 4.
  Do you prefer to work alone or collaboratively?

  • A.
    Collaboration is my strength
  • B.
    My best writing comes from working alone
• 5.
  Do you have long-term goals for your career? What are they?

  • A.
    Yes, I want to use my writing to start or grow my own business (freelance, self-employed, or otherwise).
  • B.
    Yes, I want to write and publish a book about my work and/or tell a great story.
  • C.
    I haven't really thought about long-term goals. At this point, I just want a side hustle using my writing skills.
• 6.
  Pick your favorite writing spot:

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    A cozy fireplace, very little/no sound
  • B.
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    A busy desk with my playlist at full volume
  • C.
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    Outdoors
  • D.
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    A coworking space full of productive people
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    Anywhere, as long as I have a pen or my laptop
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    A library
• 7.
  Which one of these income models interests you the most?

  • A.
    I want to earn passive income with what I've already written, and continues to make money with little to no additional effort.
  • B.
    I'm okay with the idea of earning money in exchange for performing a service. I'm comfortable with writing for a salary, commission, or any form of continuous work.
• 8.
  Money aside, what do you ultimately hope to get out of your writing career?

  • A.
    I want to become well-known in my niche, get invitations to speak, change lives, and add credibility to my name.
  • B.
    I want to improve my writing skills, explore different areas of interest, discover my purpose in life, and most importantly, do what I love.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Freelance Writer

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  Key Strenghts: Hardworking, Curious, Professional, Flexible, Lover of New Ideas
• 2.
  Fiction Author Career

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  Key Strengths: Attention to Detail, Strong Vocabulary, Passion for Reading, Love of Expressing Ideas and Telling StoriesNo fiction career can take off without high-quality writing. You should focus on the craft of writing and honing your story, character, and inventive skills in order to capture a reader and make them fall in love with your work.
• 3.
  Non-Fiction Author Career

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  Key Strengths: Passionate Reader, Thinks Outside the Box, Multi-Skilled, Confident, Passionate About Your Work