Professional and Aspiring Writer Practices

Writing Practices

Please answer these seven questions to the best of your ability without spending more than 30 seconds on any given question. Factor blog posts and articles into your reading habits by estimating.

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* 1. Which of the following best describes your writing goals?

I aspire to make a living writing full time.

I currently make a living writing full time.

I only intend to write for self-expression, for fun, or as a hobby.

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* 2. Which of the following best describes your writing habits?

Accounting for scheduled days off, I write at least 500 words or a minimum of one hour every--or nearly every--day.

I'm very sporadic and/or spontaneous with my writing, and I like it that way.

I'm sporadic and/or spontaneous with my writing, but I wish I were more consistent.

I'm a writing beast. I write at least 1,000 words every day, and publish regularly.

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* 3. Which of the following best describes your reading habits?

I hate reading.

I hardly have time to read, but would read more if I could.

I read semi-moderately (between 6-12 books per year).

I read moderately (between 12-24 books per year).

I'm a heavy reader (about one book per week or 50 books per year).

I read voraciously (about 100 books per year).

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* 4. Which of the following best describes your reading preferences?

I read narrowly (primarily books related to my field, industry, or writing interest, i.e. young adult, mystery, etc.)

I read broadly (literature, non-fiction, business, economics, philosophy, history, etc.)

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* 5. Which of the following best describes your knowledge of the Great Conversation?

I don't know anything about this conversation or who is having it.

I don't know anything about this conversation or who is having it, but it sounds intriguing.

I've heard of the Great Conversation, but that's the extent of my knowledge of it.

I've tried to engage the literature of the Great Conversation, but found it too daunting.

I love the Great Conversation and actively engage the Great Books literature as a regular part of my reading diet.

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* 6. How have you invested in your writing goals, educationally?

I haven't taken any writing courses outside of high school English class. I prefer to just write until I get it right.

I prefer to figure it out on my own, so I read books and blogs, etc. about writing, and practice a lot.

I've studied creative writing, literature, or similar in college.

I've done graduate work in creative writing, literature, or similar (MFA, MLitt, DLitt, etc).

I've taken a few online courses ($500 or less investment).

I've invested extensively in online writing courses ($501 or more investment).

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* 7. Which of the following best describes your current attitude about your writing goals?

I'm ready to throw in the towel and focus on something different.

I'm frustrated with where I'm at currently, but I'm not ready to give up just yet.

I need help figuring out this gig, but I'm tired of investing in writing courses or programs that make big promises and deliver little value.

I'm still looking for a writing program that will actually help me without breaking my bank.

I'm happily reaching my writing goals and loving every minute of it. I'm ready to help others meet their goals.