Writing Support Questionnaire

Help Shape a Writing Support Tool for Beginner Writers

Are you a first-time author or aspiring writer struggling to write a book? We’re creating a writing support tool designed to help beginner writers overcome writer’s block, stay motivated, and finish their first draft—while keeping their voice and vision intact.

This short 5–10 minute creative writing survey is for anyone who wants to share their experience of writing a first book—what’s working, what’s not, and what kind of writing motivation or tools could actually help.

Whether you’re stuck in the middle of your manuscript, unsure about your genre, or looking for flexible tools for new writers, your input matters.

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What’s been the hardest part of your writing process so far? Can you describe what that’s been like for you?

For example: maybe you keep editing what you currently have; you’re stuck in the middle; unsure how to end; worried your idea isn’t strong enough; or keep thinking about the publishing stage. Or perhaps life just keeps getting in the way.

Are there any tools, communities, or routines you’ve tried to help you keep going? How have they worked out?

For example: you might have tried a writing course; an AI tool; a peer group; setting a word count goal each day; or research how other authors wrote their book. What helped—or didn’t?

If you could wave a magic wand and have just one kind of support right now, what would that look like or do for you?

For example: would it keep you motivated; help organise your ideas; give you feedback; or just remind you that your voice matters?

What type of work is your writing (fiction/non-fiction and genre/s)?

For example: young adult; crime; sci-fi/fantasy; memoir; dramatised non-fiction; romantic comedy; N/A (if genre not identified yet).

What is your goal for your manuscript?

For example: creative expression, commercial success, leaving a legacy.

Email address (if you want to be contacted about your responses)

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