What Is My Writing Superpower

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Quiz Questions

1.
You have a brilliant idea in the middle of a conversation. What do you do?
- A.
  Say it out loud as soon as there’s a break in the conversation.
- B.
  Jot it down in a notebook or notes app to explore later.
- C.
  Mentally file it away while considering how it fits into what I’m already working on.
- D.
  Research a bit before deciding if it’s worth pursuing.
2.
You’re asked to write an article. What do you do first?
- A.
  Research as much as possible before I start writing.
- B.
  Rapid-fire type every thought that comes to mind.
- C.
  Create an outline that captures the core points.
- D.
  Talk to someone about my ideas.
3.
You’re collaborating on a project. What role do you naturally take?
- A.
  The person keeping the group focused and on track.
- B.
  The idea generator who keeps throwing out possibilities.
- C.
  The one who helps polish ideas, often suggesting research before making decisions.
- D.
  The talker who processes everything out loud and gets the discussion moving.
4.
Fun one! If you could communicate through only one method for a month, which would you choose?
- A.
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  Audio messages or voice notes.
- B.
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  Spontaneous text messages full of ideas and emojis.
- C.
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  Well-thought-out emails, often with references to what I’ve been reading or learning about.
- D.
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  A carefully planned-out daily report, where I share specific information and updates.
5.
When starting a new writing project, your biggest challenge is:
- A.
  Choosing just one idea and sticking with it.
- B.
  Knowing what to do during the time I’ve set aside so I can make real progress.
- C.
  Deciding when I’ve researched enough to begin writing.
- D.
  Getting my thoughts organized onto paper instead of just talking them out.
6.
You overhear an interesting debate. How do you respond?
- A.
  Jump in immediately to share my thoughts.
- B.
  Write down the key points to think about later.
- C.
  Research both sides before forming an opinion.
- D.
  Come up with a dozen new angles to explore.
7.
What’s your approach to brainstorming?
- A.
  Read existing material on the topic for inspiration.
- B.
  Write down everything rapidly without filtering.
- C.
  Bounce ideas back and forth out loud with a friend.
- D.
  List ideas methodically and rank their feasibility.
8.
How do you handle writer’s block?
- A.
  Talk through my stuck points with someone else.
- B.
  Push through by sticking to my writing schedule.
- C.
  Work on a different idea until inspiration strikes again.
- D.
  Research more until I feel confident enough to continue.
9.
Fun one! If you were a detective solving a case, what would be your signature move?
- A.
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  Following every lead, even the wild ones, just in case.
- B.
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  Methodically piecing together clues and making a timeline.
- C.
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  Reading old case files and analyzing forensic reports to find clues others overlooked.
- D.
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  Talking through theories with a partner until a breakthrough happens.
10.
When faced with a tight writing deadline, you:
- A.
  Talk through my ideas first to organize my thoughts.
- B.
  Rely on my structured approach to get it done efficiently.
- C.
  Feel overwhelmed by all the ideas I could include.
- D.
  Do last-minute research to make sure my approach is factually solid.
11.
Your notes are usually:
- A.
  Full of quotes, data, and references compiled over time.
- B.
  Organized neatly, probably in a structured app or notebook.
- C.
  Voice recordings of me talking through ideas.
- D.
  A mix of half-sentences and scattered words that made sense at the time.
12.
If you had to give a TED Talk on short notice, what would you do first?
- A.
  Talk through my ideas with a friend.
- B.
  Jot down a long list of possible topics and pick one.
- C.
  Outline a structured talk immediately.
- D.
  Research for a few hours to feel prepared.
13.
What comes most naturally to you when writing?
- A.
  Coming up with an endless stream of ideas.
- B.
  Sticking to a plan and following through.
- C.
  Finding the perfect facts, studies, or sources to support my points.
- D.
  Talking through my thoughts until they form into something clear.
14.
Fun one! What’s your dream writing environment?
- A.
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  A quiet, distraction-free desk with everything planned out.
- B.
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  A cozy café where I can chat with people in between writing sprints.
- C.
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  A whiteboard-filled brainstorming room with markers and sticky notes.
- D.
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  A library with endless books and research materials.
15.
When looking back at your old writing, you:
- A.
  See the big ideas but wonder why they’re so scattered.
- B.
  Appreciate the structure and clarity of my arguments.
- C.
  Realize how much more research I’d do now.
- D.
  Remember the conversations that inspired each piece.
16.
What’s the hardest part of editing for you?
- A.
  Trimming down too many ideas.
- B.
  Filling in holes I left, usually because I wanted to talk it through with someone.
- C.
  Deciding what research is most compelling.
- D.
  Accepting that it will never be perfect.
17.
How do you celebrate finishing a big writing project?
- A.
  Immediately jump into the next idea.
- B.
  Share interesting research I discovered along the way.
- C.
  Reflect on how I can improve my process.
- D.
  Talk to someone about what I learned.
18.
Fun one! If your writing style were a food, what would it be?
- A.
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  A buffet—so many ideas to choose from!
- B.
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  A perfectly plated, balanced meal.
- C.
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  A gourmet dish made from carefully sourced ingredients.
- D.
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  A spontaneous potluck with lots of great conversation
19.
If you could master one writing skill overnight, what would it be?
- A.
  The ability to stay focused on one idea at a time.
- B.
  Writing exactly what I mean without overexplaining.
- C.
  Making my research process more efficient.
- D.
  Writing faster without sacrificing quality.
20.
How do you know when a piece of writing is done?
- A.
  When I’ve said all I need to say and structured it well.
- B.
  When I feel like I’ve explored enough angles.
- C.
  When I’ve checked my facts and added enough sources.
- D.
  When others have reviewed it and I’ve talked through my main points with them.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Super Verbalizer
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Your full results are in your inbox!You’re a fantastic verbal processor who thrives off conversation. Give you a topic and some questions, and you’re off! Talk through something before writing it unleashes your creativity and helps you find the clarity needed to write.
2.
Super Ideator
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You’re a fountain of creativity and ideas! You have more ideas than you know what to do with—and yet, you’re still coming up with new ideas all the time. In the shower, on a walk, when you’re supposed to be listening to what someone else is saying . . . the ideas come by the bucketful.
3.
Super Learner
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You love to learn. You read, watch, and listen to alllll the interesting content you can find, gathering facts and research like collector’s items. And because you’re always expanding your knowledge, you’re often coming up with new ideas or uncovering meaningful connections. When writing, you’re able to easily pull in examples, data, case studies, and more to enrich your writing.
4.
Super Discipline
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Hello, reliability. You’re a person who says they’re going to do something and actually does it. Friends, family, and colleagues know that if you declare something, they just need to watch and wait, because you will make it a reality.