What Type of Writer Are You?

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Quiz Questions

1.
Think fast! Which best describes your current approach to writing?
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- A.
  I love to write, see myself as a strong writer, and create content on a consistent basis.
- B.
  I see myself as an expert with big ideas, but I don’t always have the time or inclination to write.
2.
If you had to choose just one, what would you say you believe most strongly about writing?
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- A.
  Writing happens when you’ve done the proper amount of research and take it one small step at a time.
- B.
  Writing happens when the ideas feel authentic and the words come pouring out easily (i.e., you’re in the zone).
- C.
  Writing happens when you have a clear plan and follow a consistent schedule with deadlines.
- D.
  Writing happens when you know what your audience needs and know how to efficiently convey helpful information.
3.
What’s driving you to want to create content for your business or brand more than anything else?
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- A.
  Disruption: I have strong opinions about the ways in which tradition no longer serves us. I’m ready to unite open-minded people who think differently.
- B.
  Impact: I see myself as a leader in my field and I’m excited to lead through my ideas.
- C.
  Elevation: I have developed a process or formula that works and I want to share this gift with others.
- D.
  Transformation: I love seeing the change in others who read my content. I get excited when my writing makes a real difference.
4.
Your inner writer is most like…
- A.
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  Brene Brown
- B.
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  Simon Sinek
- C.
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  Oprah
- D.
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  Michelle Obama
- E.
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  Rachel Hollis
- F.
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  Seth Godin
5.
Which best describes your ideal writing process?
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- A.
  I like to write a little bit each day. I may jump between research and writing or between different sections of a big writing project during a single writing session.
- B.
  I like to spend a lot of time organizing and thinking about my writing before putting words down on the page.
- C.
  I have disruptive ideas and strong opinions. I tend to write my feelings and have a hard time writing if I don’t feel connected to what I’m creating.
- D.
  I like to strike when the iron’s hot. When I have a content idea, I get it written down as quickly as I can.
6.
What piece of writing advice makes your eyes roll out of your head?
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- A.
  Good writing takes a lot of time and effort. Don’t rush it.
- B.
  Don’t get caught up in the precision of your thoughts. No one will remember the exact words you use or research you cite.
- C.
  If you want your audience to listen to you, make sure your writing fits with that of others in your industry.
- D.
  Free writing is a great way to get your creative juices flowing.
7.
You never want your writing to be seen as:
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- A.
  Too loosey-goosey and hand-wavy.
- B.
  Too traditional or cookie-cutter.
- C.
  Too technical or impractical.
- D.
  Too flippant and playful.
8.
When people read the content you create, you want them to FEEL...
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- A.
  Confident 👊
- B.
  Smarter 🧠
- C.
  Motivated 🦋
- D.
  Inspired 🔥

Quiz Outcomes

1.
The Planner!
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Planners love a good plan. They are very aware that the shortest distance between two points is a straight line and they see lines everywhere. Once they have a plan, they feel comfortable and safe enough to write. Without a plan, Planners can feel lost and aimless.
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The Marathoner!
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Marathoners love to write everything in bite-size pieces. They easily see how to break down even huge writing projects and methodically tackle each piece. Many Marathoners approach what they read with a healthy skepticism. They want to see claims backed up by statistics. They enjoy reading about the research methodology. They are drawn to research for their own writing too.
3.
The Sprinter!
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Sprinters love to write everything as quickly as humanly possible. They delight in being able to finish articles in under an hour, creating a month’s worth of social content in a couple hours on a Saturday afternoon, and writing a book in 6 weeks. They are really good at getting into the flow with their writing and just banging it out. Efficiency is the name of the game for Sprinters.
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The Innovator!
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Innovators have amazing ideas, but it can be a real struggle to get those ideas down on paper because they often resist deadlines and expectations so hard. Choice and freedom are the name of the game for Innovators and this includes saying, “F*ck writing! I’m going to work on this bright, shiny, new thing today.”

What Type of Writer Are You?

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