Top Ten Quiz: Is Book Coaching For You?

Written by admin on Saturday, February 28th, 2009

This is a great article that is a test for you to determine if you should get coaching to help get your book out there or not. This simple test is quite easy to take and easy to understand. There are many steps that must be taken into consideration that go into the successful publishing of a book, so maybe an author does need the services of a business coach to get their book out there.

Athletes get top dollars because they use coaches. So can you
who want to write a book to get the good word out to help
others, to illustrate you are the savvy expert in your field,
and to create ongoing monthly income that boosts your speaking
or coaching business.

Number 1-10 on a separate piece of paper. On a scale from 1 to
10, 10 being high rate each of the following statements:

Not applicable 5

Don’t agree 1 2 3

Somewhat agree or 5 for not applicable 4 5 6 7 8

Totally agree 9 10

Score 1 to 10 on each point below. Then add them up to see if
you are ready for Bookcoaching.

__1. I will learn the latest from a book coach professional on
self-publishing that frees me from assuming it’s too much time
or money.

__2. I want to short cut my problems and blocks by creating a
savvy coach partnership.

__3. I am willing to let go of my self-limited beliefs about the
book.

__4. I am willing to take action and finish–to add at least one
high level activity (HLA) per day toward finishing this project.
(10 hours a week)

__5. I will show up to my committed coaching times via the phone
and email.

__6. I will finish and email the “field work” assigned by my
coach before our next session.

__7. I am willing to learn more about the business side of books.

__8. I will listen to feedback and improve the book to sell well.

__9. I will have fun with the project and know it’s easier than
I thought.

__10. I know I’ll benefit from someone helping me stay on track.

Check out Your Score:

–Under 30–

Book Coaching is not for you right now.

–31 to 60–

Remember that book building takes time although through mini
steps, you do finish. You may want to look at what you need to
let go of to make your book dream a reality. You can only work
so many hours a week. However, if you decide to work with a book
coach now, you should decide and commit that you will do the
high level activities necessary to finish and reap the benefits.

–Over 60–

Congratulations! You are ready for a Book Coach! You are willing
to put your book dream near the top of your priorities and do
whatever it takes to finish it.

Remember any journey is easier with a partner–and much faster
to the finish line, too.

Judy Cullins: 20-year author, speaker, book coach Helps
entrepreneurs manifest their book and web dreams eBk:
“Drastically Increase your Web Traffic and Sales” 7000 Melody
Lane, La Mesa, CA 91942
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