Unlock Your Writing Potential

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to get personalized guidance on your writing from a bestselling author? Complete this brief, multiple-choice assessment and that’s what you’ll get. At the end, you’ll get a video with feedback from 21-time New York Times bestselling author Jerry Jenkins customized for your exact situation. It’ll give you the insight you need to confidently take the next step in your journey as a writer.

Do you write:

Only fiction?

Only nonfiction?

Primarily fiction, some nonfiction?

Primarily nonfiction, some fiction?

I don't know what I want to write.

Which best describes where you see yourself right now as an author?*

Working on my book but struggling to find the confidence to make meaningful progress.

I know what I want to write about, but I don't have much free time. I need help finding time to write.

I worry my writing isn't good enough to hook readers.

I know what I need to do, but procrastination is killing my momentum.

I have a finished draft (or will soon) and I'm focused on finding an agent or publisher.

How much progress have you made on your book?

I don't have an idea yet.

I have an idea, but I haven't started writing.

I'm in the early stages of writing.

I am roughly in the middle of my manuscript.

I've written at least one book and am working on a new one.

When you think about writing your book, how do you feel?

Overwhelmed. I don't know how I'll ever find the time.

Nervous. I worry my writing just isn't good enough.

Excited. I have an idea that I'm confident will work and I'm ready to dive in and start my first draft.

Unqualified. I'm not sure I'm the right person to spread the message I want my book to deliver.

Confident. I'm already making progress, and I'm eager to finish and share it with others.

Which of the following best describes your writing schedule?

I don't have a set writing schedule. I write only when I'm inspired.

I squeeze writing into whatever free time I can find.

I try to stick to a schedule, but writer's block always throws me off course.

I write during a specific time almost every day.

I set aside writing time for specific days of the week.

What’s most important to you right now as a writer?

Simply finishing my manuscript

Landing a publishing contract

Building an online following

Getting my message into as many hands as possible

Writing something I'll be proud of

Which of the following do you find most challenging about writing?

Finding time

Overcoming self-doubt

Powering through procrastination

The writing itself–I'm constantly worried my writing isn't good enough

Figuring out how to get my book published

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