How Ready are you to publish?

1.      What is the most important step after finishing your manuscript?

A.     Immediately sending it to publishers

B.     Perfecting every sentence for months

C.      Creating a plan for editing, packaging, and marketing

D.     Sharing it with friends for feedback

2.      What is the best way to handle rejection from publishers?

A.     Stop submitting your manuscript

B.     Take feedback constructively and revise your approach

C.      Blame the publishers for not understanding your work

D.     Submit the same manuscript repeatedly without changes

3.       What should your author bio focus on?

A.     Listing all your professional achievements

B.     Sharing warmth, identity, and a reason for readers to care

C.      Highlighting your favourite hobbies

D.     Keeping it as brief as possible

4. What is the best way to approach marketing your book?

A.     Focus solely on paid ads

B.     Reframe marketing as storytelling in different formats

C.      Avoid marketing and let the book speak for itself

D.     Rely on word-of-mouth recommendations

5. What should you expect when publishing your first book?

A.     Instant success and widespread recognition

B.     A slow build of momentum over time

C.      Immediate rejection from readers

D.     No feedback or reviews

6.   How should you handle harsh reviews of your book?

A.     Stop writing altogether

B.     Take them personally and respond to each one

C.      Separate your self-worth from feedback and learn from them

D.     Ignore all reviews completely

7.   What is the best way to choose between self-publishing, hybrid publishing, and traditional publishing?

A.     Choose the option that offers the most prestige

B.     Select based on your current goals and resources

C.      Always opt for traditional publishing

D.     Avoid publishing until you’re 100% confident

8. What is the role of metadata in publishing?

A.     It’s not important for publishing

B.     It helps readers discover your book online

C.      It’s only relevant for traditional publishers

D.     It’s used for formatting your manuscript

9. What is the best way to create long-term success as a published author?

A.     Focus on going viral with a single book

B.     Write once and rely on residual income

C.      Cultivate reader relationships, consistency, and long-term vision

D.     Change your genre frequently to stay trendy

Correct Answer:

C) Cultivate reader relationships, consistency, and long-term vision

Explanation: Publishing is a marathon, not a sprint. Building long-term success means nurturing your audience, writing consistently, and crafting a sustainable brand across platforms. Trend-chasing can work short-term, but relationships drive repeat readers and sales.

10. Can I make publicise my books without social media and if so how

A.     No — social media is the only way to reach readers today

B.     Yes — by relying solely on bookstore foot traffic

C.      Yes — through alternative platforms like newsletters, author websites, and reader communities

D.     Only if your book goes viral without effort

Correct Answer: C Yes — through alternative platforms like newsletters, author websites, and reader communities

Explanation: While social media can be powerful, many authors thrive without it by building strong mailing lists, leveraging tools like Beacons and Substack, creating search-friendly websites, attending local book events, and engaging with niche communities on forums, podcasts, or email-based reader circles. Visibility isn't limited to scrolling feeds — it's about strategic presence.

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Ola Awonubi is a British-Nigerian author whose work explores love, heritage, and the resilience of women across generations. Her books include Love’s Persuasion, A Nurse’s Tale, and the upcoming The Marriage Monitoring Aunties’ Association. Winner of three writing awards, Ola has had two Amazon bestselling books. Ola blends romance and historical fiction with cultural depth and emotional insight. She also writes on Substack as The Resilient Writer.