If you’ve spent months, maybe even years writing, editing, publishing, and promoting your work, ask yourself this:
Have you ever taken a formal assessment to understand how commercially fit you are as a writer?
For most self-published authors, the answer is no. And that’s a major problem. Across industries, from finance to healthcare, professionals rely on a concept called a Competence Management Framework. This framework outlines the core skills and capabilities needed for success and offers a structured way to evaluate them.
So why isn’t this standard practice in the writing world?
Writing Is Art But Publishing Is Business
Writing may be creative, but publishing is commercial. Success requires more than great prose, it demands:
- Strategic author platform development
- A compelling digital presence for authors
- Professional author branding services
- Targeted book marketing for self-published authors
- Access to proven book promotion services
- And often, expert virtual coaching for writers
Unfortunately, many aspiring and independent authors jump into the publishing world believing that passion alone will carry them. The reality? Passion without direction often leads to burnout, disillusionment, or stagnation.
Ask Yourself These Three Questions:
Have you ever taken a writer-specific competence assessment?
Do you know where your strengths lie, and what’s holding you back?
If not, what gives you the confidence to keep pushing forward?
This isn’t a criticism, it’s a call to reflect. In every serious profession, people are assessed, trained, and supported to grow. There’s no reason authors should be the exception.
Introducing the Writer Competence Assessment
At Scribcity, we believe that self-publishing support should go far beyond helping you hit “publish.” That’s why we’ve developed a powerful, free tool to help you measure your readiness across the key areas of writing and publishing.
Take the Free Writer Competence Assessment Now
With this assessment, you’ll:
- Get a clear picture of your current author business health
- Identify blind spots that may be holding back your growth
- Receive strategic guidance tailored to your stage and goals
- Learn how to align your next steps with your publishing vision
Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve already launched several books, this tool is your entry point to becoming a more intentional, business-savvy writer.
Why This Matters Now More Than Ever
The barriers to becoming a published author have never been lower. But that also means the competition has never been higher. Without a strategy, it’s easy to get lost in a sea of books.
Investing in your development as an author isn’t just smart, it’s essential. Here’s what professional self-publishing support should include:
- Author Website Development: Your site should act as your digital headquarters, a central place for fans, media, and partners to learn about you.
- Author Branding Services: Your brand goes beyond your book cover. It’s your message, your voice, and the experience readers associate with your work.
- Book Promotion Services: Even the best books need visibility. A targeted plan for promoting your work is key to sustained sales.
- Independent Author Marketing: Learn how to identify your niche, understand your audience, and market effectively without selling your soul.
- Virtual Coaching for Writers: One-on-one guidance can drastically improve your decision-making and strategy.
To dive deeper into publishing trends and industry standards, explore Jane Friedman’s Publishing 101 Guide, or browse Reedsy’s Marketing Resources, both trusted by authors worldwide. Also, for those exploring the self-publishing route, ALLi (Alliance of Independent Authors) offers a wealth of vetted tools and advice.
Success Leaves Clues, If You’re Willing to Look
If you’ve ever felt stuck, scattered, or unsure of your next move as an author, you’re not alone. But you don’t have to stay there. Taking stock of your skills and blind spots can be the catalyst for everything that comes next, from better decisions to bigger results.
Your Next Step Is Simple
Take the Free Writer Competence Assessment Today.
This is your invitation to stop guessing and start growing. Get the clarity, structure, and support you need to move forward as a confident, commercially ready writer. Because in a world where anyone can publish, the prepared author stands out.
