Quick Publishing Self-Assessment

Before you publish, take this test.

1. You have at least $3,500 to $7,000 to invest in the project.
2. Your topic is a topic that is very “marketable” in a book.
3. You regularly support other author events, i.e. book signings and lectures.
4. You frequently visit bookstores and know what the trends are in Christian books and know the best sellers.
5. You have a website or plan to get one to sell/market your book.
6. You’ve published articles or regularly speak/lecture thereby you have an “audience” for your book.
7. You research and read books/magazines on publishing or go to writer’s conferences or are apart of a writer’s group.
8. You know a good graphic designer, editor and webmaster – or at least know where to find one.
9. You have a written marketing plan and know how you’re going to sell your book– before you’ve written it.
10. You have at least 10 to 20 hours a week to promote your book.
11. You are part a writer’s discussion group online or blog regularly.
12. You have had media training or worked with a PR Coach.

If you have answered “yes” to 7 or more of these questions, you are a good candidate to be a successful author.

If not, you now have a guideline of what to do before you start the publishing process.

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