What Kind of Writer Are You?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  In your free time, you might be caught reading...?

  • A.
    Biographies and autobiographies.
  • B.
    Fiction with mountains, magic, & mythical creatures—oh my!
  • C.
    News stories and current events.
  • D.
    Magazines, blogs, and posts on Instagram.
• 2.
  What do you fear when it comes to your own writing?

  • A.
    That your story isn't good enough to impact somebody's life.
  • B.
    That all the good books/songs/poems have already been written.
  • C.
    That your words will fall on deaf ears, bringing no change to the world.
  • D.
    That your words might hurt someone instead of help them.
• 3.
  Writing is powerful because...? 

  • A.
    Through it, you can teach lessons to and lead future generations.
  • B.
    Through it, you can touch lives through the telling of redemptive narratives.
  • C.
    Through it, you can shine light in the dark corners of the world.
  • D.
    Through it, you can help people.
• 4.
  A devasting event just took place in your life—how do you write about it?

  • A.
    In a letter, card, or text—only to a close friend or family member.
  • B.
    In your journal (for your eyes only), with the rest of your poems and doodles.
  • C.
    On your Instagram or your blog—you have no problem putting it out there—maybe it will encourage someone else.
  • D.
    In a book—because you believe that what you're going through will help people in the years to come.
• 5.
  Which writer do you wish would critique your writing? 

  • A.
    C.S. Lewis.
  • B.
    Francine Rivers.
  • C.
    Maya Angelou.
  • D.
    Ann Voskamp.
• 6.
  What word describes you best? (Or resonates most with you?)

  • A.
    Teaching.
  • B.
    Imaginative.
  • C.
    Passionate.
  • D.
    Encouraging.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  You're A Hope Writer!

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  Your heart is deep and your words are sincere. You want nothing more than for your words to bring hope and encouragement to others. Sometimes you wonder if your words really make a difference in the lives of those around you and in the world. Here's the truth—they do matter. Every card, letter, email, and text that you send, is filled with a life-giving power to fill hearts with hope and strength and breath. The world needs your words—wherever and however you are writing them.
• 2.
  You're A Justice Writer!

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  There are wells upon wells of compassion inside of you. A swelling whirlwind—not of rage, but of care and concern for others. You want nothing more than to shine light into the darkest corners of the world. There might even be a cause or a mission that you hold near and dear to your heart. Use your words to fight off injustice. Every blog you post on, every graphic you create or calligraph, every email you send is a chance to do just that. The world needs your words—wherever and however you are writing them.
• 3.
  You're A Creative Writer!

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  You are never short on memories, stories, or ideas—you create them as you go along. Your mind is full of otherworldly possibility. Potions and poisons, universes and galaxies, morals and myths. It's time to stop apologizing for the doodles in your journal, the made up worlds, the songs and scripts that come to your mind. Your imagination is a gift that paints plots with power and persuasion. Write the novel, the comic strip, the video game narrative. Infuse truth into your stories and watch the world light up with hope. The world needs your words—wherever and however you are writing them.
• 4.
  You're A Legacy Writer!

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  There is a message stirring deep within your soul, and you've finally come to believe that it's true—that there really is something inside of you worth sharing and passing along. Your heart swells with joy at the thought of leaving life lessons behind in letters to your children. Or cards to your friends. Texts that speak life. The occasional email that whispers truth. Don't minimize your desires—and don't minimize your impact. The world needs your words—wherever and however you are writing them.