IELTS Listening Part 2 - Self-Publishing Podcast

Self-Publishing

You will hear a podcast in which an author talks about publishing e-books.
It is recommended to use a paper and pencil if you can, to make notes.

Study the list of steps, which are not in order, that an author must follow for self-publishing. Listen to the audio and choose the correct steps from the drop down options for questions 11 to 14 in the next slide. Not all the options are needed.

A.  Developing an attractive dust cover  

B.  Proof-reading and revision of material 

C.  Cost of sale positioning

D.  Ensuring production is visible online

E.   Platform compatibility

F.   Creating an engaging composition

G. Research competitors’ productions for purchase rate

Dropdown

Question 11. Step 1 ​ ​

Select answer

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Question 12. Step 3 ​ ​

Select answer

Question 13. Step 5 ​

Select answer

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Question 14. Step 6 ​

Select answer

​​You now have to time look at questions 15 to 20
Use a paper and pencil if you have them to hand

Multiple Choice

Question 17

Here you must choose one DISADVANTAGE

• POOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT

• BAD MARKETING STRATEGY

• NOT TIME CONSUMING

• INSUFFICIENT SHELF SPACE

• SHELF-SPACE ABUNDANCE