What type of memoir should you write?

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Quiz Questions

1.
What is your favorite reading spot?
- A.
  Outside in the mountains
- B.
  On an airplane
- C.
  Audiobooks on the daily commute
- D.
  Lounging on the beach
- E.
  Sitting on a city park bench
- F.
  In my cozy chair
2.
Which literary character do you most relate to?
- A.
  Anne Shirley (Anne of Green Gables)
- B.
  Hermione Granger (Harry Potter series)
- C.
  Jo March (Little Women)
- D.
  Claire Fraser (Outlander series)
- E.
  Bella Swan (Twilight series)
- F.
  Asher Lev (My Name Is Asher Lev)
3.
What's your dream job?
- A.
  Heading up a nonprofit
- B.
  Starting a therapy practice
- C.
  Entrepreneur—I want to build an empire
- D.
  Wedding planner
- E.
  I don't care what my job is as long as I have plenty of PTO
- F.
  Starting my own restaurant
4.
What is your favorite way to spend a weekend?
- A.
  Being a tourist in my hometown
- B.
  Anything creative
- C.
  Hiking with my favorite people
- D.
  Volunteering at a soup kitchen
- E.
  Resetting for the week ahead
- F.
  Trying out a new recipe
5.
Who is your favorite celebrity?
- A.
  Brene Brown
- B.
  The Bucket List family
- C.
  Jennifer Garner
- D.
  Meghan Markle
- E.
  Steve Jobs
- F.
  Beth Moore
6.
Which image best represents your personal aesthetic?
- A.
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  Natural, organic, mental and physical space
- B.
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  Open sky, fresh air, possibility
- C.
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  Bright, bold, direct
- D.
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  Clean lines, minimalist, neutrals
- E.
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  Comfortable, homey, gentle
- F.
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  Communal, full, connecting
7.
Which movie or TV show is your favorite?
- A.
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  The Dropout (on Hulu)
- B.
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  You've Got Mail
- C.
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  Oceans 11
- D.
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  Planet Earth documentaries
- E.
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  The Good Place
- F.
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  The Great British Bake-Off
8.
Which book is your favorite?
- A.
  The Nightingale by Kristen Hannah
- B.
  I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai
- C.
  The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green
- D.
  Into Thin Air by John Krakauer
- E.
  Essentialism by Greg McKeown
- F.
  A Homemade Life by Molly Wizenberg
9.
What is your biggest writing challenge?
- A.
  I can't find the time to write.
- B.
  I have a hard time sorting all my thoughts into something that will make sense to others.
- C.
  I wonder if I have anything worth writing about.
- D.
  It's difficult for me to sort through my life's experiences to decide what to write about. I want to write about all of it!
- E.
  I need help knowing how to use my voice in a way that will make a difference in the world.
- F.
  I'm worried about what others will think of my story. I don't want to hurt anyone.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Writing an activism memoir is going to light you up!
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You have a passion for others and a dogged sense for social justice. You see the inequities in the world and are determined to do your part to right them. You combine your passion and fire with action, taking the steps necessary to effect change in our world. You are someone who stands up for the underdog and pushes back against systems that oppress. You don’t settle for “good enough”—you have vision and the drive to make it reality.Your jumpstart activism memoir guide is already on its way to your inbox!
2.
Writing a transformational memoir will be perfect for you!
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You have been through a metamorphosis, and you want to share your story because you know that you can help others. You understand the importance of those defining moments and are skilled at pulling meaning from them. Your life contains a before-and-after moment. As you write your story, you will find increased clarity and healing and will be able to connect to your reader through that emotion. Your memoir will serve as a tribute to your own experience and a landmark as your readers navigate their own stories.Your jumpstart tranformation memoir guide is already on its way to your inbox!
3.
You are primed to write a professional memoir!
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You have an inner drive to succeed, and you have work experience in spades. You may have climbed the corporate ladder, started your own company, or abruptly changed careers. Your resume is full of experience, skills, and story. You have worked with the best of the best (and probably with the worst of the worst as well). You may not think that your professional life is anything worth writing about, but trust me, you have wisdom to share.Your jumpstart professional memoir guide is already on its way to your inbox!
4.
You are meant to write a spiritual memoir!
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You have a rich inner life and a close connection with your higher self. Regardless of your religious beliefs, you possess an innate spirituality that has always been a part of who you are. You take time to ponder and be alone with your thoughts. You are someone who needs time to think before speaking, and when you do speak, your words carry power. People in your life look to you for insight, guidance, and love, because they can sense your own spiritual grounding that roots you to what matters most.Your jumpstart spiritual memoir guide is already on its way to your inbox!
5.
You are destined to write a travel memoir!
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You have an insatiable wanderlust and love the thrill of a new adventure. You are someone is always planning their next trip and have Pinterest boards full of travel inspiration, food recommendations, and tips for the best off-the-beaten path excursions. Your camera roll is full of photos from your recent adventures (and your phone storage may be suffering for all the pictures you can’t help taking!). Your travel memoir will be the place to record and safe-keep not only your travels, but also all you’ve learned from the places you’ve been and the people you’ve met along the way.Your jumpstart guide is headed straight to your inbox!
6.
You are primed to write a food memoir!
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A food memoir is just what your story calls for! You find connection and community through food, and tinkering around in the kitchen is the best way to spend an afternoon. You likely have a collection of treasured family recipes, and when you look back on your life, food (and the people around the table) are central. For you, food is more than just a chemistry of ingredients—it’s a way of communicating and expressing love.Your jumpstart food memoir guide is already on its way to your inbox!
7.
You are set up to write a medical memoir!
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Friend, you have a story that is inextricably tied up with your body and your health—you literally embody your message. Maybe your story has a distinct before and after with a diagnosis, or perhaps yours is one of lifelong chronic illness. You have intimate knowledge of the medical system and how the world operates for someone with a disability, temporary or otherwise. The people in your story have likely shown up in very specific ways, showing their love through how they care for you.Your jumpstart medical memoir guide is already on its way to your inbox!
8.
You have a story ideal for a religious memoir!
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Your story will be most impactful when shared through the lens of religion. Religion has played a major part in your life, for better or worse, and your story cannot be separated from this cultural institution. Maybe you had a strict, dogmatic childhood that you’re working to deconstruct, or perhaps you grew up with no faith tradition and found meaning and peace within the walls of a chapel. Regardless of you stand with religion now, you can’t ignore the role that the institution has played in your life. You wouldn’t be who you are right now without religionYour jumpstart religious memoir guide is already on its way to your inbox!

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