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This personal assessment reflects how publishers and agencies like ours evaluate submissions. In just a few minutes, you’ll see where your idea stands and what may be holding it back.

This is an evaluation just for you, separate from our agency’s review of your work. Answer honestly for the most useful result. Even in viewing the questions, you’ll gain extremely valuable points of reference.

1. Can you describe your book in a clear, compelling sentence or two?(Required)

Not yet—it still feels vague

Somewhat—I have a general idea

Yes—I can verbally present my book in a clear “elevator pitch”

2. How differentiated is your idea?(Required)

It feels similar to other books

It feels similar, but with a new twist

I can name the closest comps and explain exactly how mine departs from them

3. Do you know who your reader is?(Required)

Not sure

I have a general sense, but haven’t defined it precisely

I can describe my reader specifically — who they are, what they’re struggling with, and what else they read

4. Nonfiction writers: Do you have a completed book proposal? Fiction writers: Do you have a completed manuscript?(Required)

Not started

Partially

Completed

5. Why do you believe this book will sell?(Required)

I haven’t thought this through yet — isn’t that a publisher’s job?

It’s well-written

It’s well-written and clearly timely or needed

6. How well do you understand where your book fits in the market?(Required)

Not yet

Somewhat

Very clearly

7. How clear is your book’s promise to its reader?(Required)

I’m still exploring what the reader will gain

I have a general message, but it’s not specific

I can clearly state the transformation or takeaway for the reader

8. Why are you the right person to write this book?(Required)

I’m not sure

I have relevant experience, but haven’t fully articulated why it matters

I have a strong, clear authority or voice

9. Do you currently have any audience, platform, or visibility?(Required)

No audience or platform yet

Small but growing audience (e.g., social media, newsletter, or blog)

I am a publicly recognized writer or a leader in my field

10. Have you consulted expert resources (Get Signed, other books or courses, or published authors) on pitching agents?(Required)

Very little or not at all

I’ve conducted online research

I’ve looked at Get Signed, consulted several resources, and feel knowledgeable

11. Have you received objective or professional feedback on your proposal or manuscript?(Required)

Limited

Yes, and I’ve applied it

12. How would you describe your level of ambition?(Required)

Enthusiastic: I enjoy writing and I’m curious if I have a book in me

Dedicated: I’ve always wanted to publish and will give it a solid effort

All in: I am prepared to spend the time or resources it takes to make this book a commercial success

13. What is your current timeline for completing this book project?(Required)

No set timeline

I have a rough timeframe in mind

I’m working toward a clear, structured deadline

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