Publishing Readiness Quiz

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Find out in 2 minutes if your book is ready to hit the shelves — or if you’re missing a key step. At the end, you’ll get your score and see your next best step toward publishing without the stress.

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1. Where are you in your publishing journey?

I haven’t started writing yet.

I’ve started but not finished.

I have a finished draft.

My manuscript is fully polished and edited.

2. How clear are you on your target audience? *

I haven’t thought about it yet.

I have a rough idea.

I know exactly who my book is for.

I’ve already tested my ideas with readers/clients.

3. What’s your publishing knowledge level? *

I have no idea where to start.

I’ve done some research but feel overwhelmed.

I understand the basics (editing, cover, uploading).

I’ve published before or worked with professionals.

4. Do you have a plan for book design & formatting? *

Not at all.

I’ll figure it out as I go.

I’ve researched tools/freelancers.

I already have a professional lined up.

5. How confident are you in Amazon keywords, categories & setup? *

Totally lost.

I’ve looked into it but don’t know the details.

I know some strategies.

I’m confident in setting it up for visibility.

6. Do you have a launch/marketing plan? *

No plan at all.

Just word of mouth.

I’ve thought about some promotion ideas.

I have a full launch strategy ready.

7. How much time can you realistically dedicate to DIY publishing? *

Almost none.

A few hours a week.

5–10 hours a week.

15+ hours weekly if needed.

8. What's your biggest publishing struggle right now? *

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