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Writing and You
1.
If the terms were right, would you want a publishing contract with an established publishing house?
yes
no
2.
If you answered yes to the last question, what do you think is getting between you and that publishing contract?
My book isn't good enough to get published
The subject or genre is probably uncommercial or a tough sell
Editors haven't bothered to read my material properly
I haven't sent it out to enough of the right people
I have had offers, but not ones I've thought attractive enough to sign
I have no idea - I don't know why I keep getting rejected
Other (please specify)
3.
Which of these is the strongest reason for your taking up writing?
For money - or the promise of money in the future
For ambition - I really want to get published and be successful at this
For a hobby - I just really enjoy it
For communication - I really want people to know the things I am saying in my book
Other (please specify)
4.
From whom would you rather receive positive feedback on your book?
Friends
People you don't know personally
5.
From whom would you rather receive negative feedback on your book?
Friends
People you don't know personally
6.
How many published books do you read a year?
0-10
11-20
21-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
60+
7.
Do you think that there is enough choice in bookshops?
yes
no
8.
Do you think you could write something as good as the average book in a bookstore?
yes
no
9.
Have you found anything on authonomy so far you think is good enough to publish?
yes
no
