Penned to Published: Your Tailored Plan to Authorship

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Penned to Published: Your Tailored Plan to Authorship

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What best describes your writing routine? *

Writing is not my top hobby, so I only write occasionally.

I can't go the day without writing something.

Note taking and daydreaming.

I have my own space and write regularly each week.

I squeeze it in between family, friends and work, when I can find a quiet slot.

Not very regularly - I only write when I feel inspired.

Do you currently have a detailed outline or plan for your writing project, or are you still exploring initial ideas?

My book is finished.

I have a rough idea of a central premise.

I have no ideas, but I really want to write.

I have outlined my idea.

I have kept a journal of ideas, but can't settle on one in particular.

I have a burning idea for a book that won't go away.

How much of your manuscript is currently written?
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I have a core idea, but I don't know where to begin writing it.

My draft stage is over, and I'm considering my publishing options.

I haven't written anything of note as yet.

I have written out a full draft, but now I'm not sure what to do with it.

I have written more than one draft and refined the story considerably.

I have begun writing, but got stuck quite quickly with the technicalities and execution.

Have you received any feedback on your writing?
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Not yet; I'm too shy.

A little. I'm unsure whether to trust it or my own judgement.

Enough to feel it's strong enough to turn over to a more professional eye.

I've had extensive feedback.

I don't need feedback; I know my work stands up to scrutiny.

What are your current goals for your writing and/or current project?

To polish my project for publication.

To self-publish my project and learn how to market it.

To make my writing as good as possible; I still have a lot to learn.

To finish my project - I'm struggling to see it through to the end.

To polish my project for personal satisfaction and as a learning curve.

To find a publisher for my project/receive wider recognition.

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Have you taken any writing classes or workshops before?
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Yes, but not recently.

Yes, regularly. It helps keep me motivated and my writing fresh.

Never.

Are you considering professional editing services to enhance your manuscript and organise your ideas?
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Maybe. I'm not sure if I need one yet.

Yes, definitely.

No, not at this time.

How do you currently organize your writing process?
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From memory.

Journalling with informal notes and ideas.

Using novel-writing software.

Using detailed outlines and templates.

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Are you open to one-on-one coaching or mentorship to guide your writing and publishing journey?
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Yes! I need some help.

Not sure. What should I expect to get from it, and how do they differ?

Possibly. I'd like a little handholding and support at the moment, but I'd need more info.

Not at this time.

Do you have a publishing strategy? *

Yes, I have an ongoing list of potential agents and publishers that I revise often.

Yes, I have fully outlined my marketing plan for my self-published book.

Not at all. I'm not there yet, and I have no clue about how publishing works.

I'm undecided on which publishing route to take.

What kind of writer are you? *

Creative non-fiction.

Novellas and novels.

Short stories.

Most forms of fiction.

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What budget have you allocated for improving your writing or for publishing your book? *

I have some money available to learn the skills I need to write and produce my book.

I have some disposable income to learn my new hobby as soon as I find the right way forward.

I have a carefully costed budget for producing my self-published book.

I have no idea how much it will cost to publish my book. I thought self-publishing was free?

I'm broke and have few resources currently to learn or pay for the skills I need for my book.

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What is your biggest writing challenge? *

Marketing my book - I'm at a complete loss.

Finishing a story: other ideas start to compete with my attention

Finishing a story: I baulk at writing endings.

Fear of failure. I think I or my stories are not good enough.

Getting started - I lack ideas.

Publishing - my stories are constantly rejected.

Fear of success. I want people to read my book but I don't want to draw attention to myself.

Getting started - I have ideas but struggle to put them into words.

Other:

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