Writer Personality Quiz

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  When inspiration strikes, what form does it usually take?

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  • A.
    A vivid image of a character
  • B.
    A strong emotional mood
  • C.
    A gripping “what happens next” idea
  • D.
    A theme or life lesson I want to explore
  • E.
    A high-stakes situation
  • F.
    A unique place or time period
  • G.
    A quirky or specific narrator voice
• 2.
  What part of writing comes most naturally to you?

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  • A.
    Creating layered, believable characters
  • B.
    Building tension or stakes
  • C.
    Crafting a compelling sequence of events
  • D.
    Describing vivid or unusual places
  • E.
    Capturing tone through language and style
  • F.
    Writing from a unique or unusual perspective
  • G.
    Weaving in deeper meanings or morals
• 3.
  What do you love most in stories you read?

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  • A.
    The twists and turns
  • B.
    Deep emotional struggles
  • C.
    Characters that feel real and unforgettable
  • D.
    Lyrical or atmospheric writing
  • E.
    Big ideas that make me think
  • F.
    Places that feel like a character themselves
  • G.
    A strong or unusual narrator’s voice
• 4.
  Which writing prompt would excite you the most?

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  • A.
    Two lovers get separated by time and must fight fate to reunite.
  • B.
    Workplace rivals need to beat each other out to get the promotion - except they can't keep their hands off each other.
  • C.
    A cozy seaside town where everyone knows your secrets.
  • D.
    The story is told through alternating love letters between two strangers.
  • E.
    A character must choose between following their heart or their deeply held beliefs.
  • F.
    The narrator has a dry, sarcastic voice masking deep emotion.
  • G.
    A quiet bookseller and a bold traveler discover each other—and themselves.
• 5.
  If someone described your writing, they’d probably say it’s...

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  • A.
    Fast-paced and exciting
  • B.
    Emotional and intense
  • C.
    Thoughtful and philosophical
  • D.
    Deep and character-driven
  • E.
    Atmospheric and vivid
  • F.
    Unique and voicey
  • G.
    Beautiful and emotionally resonant
• 6.
  What’s your biggest writing strength?

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  • A.
    Creating layered internal or external struggles
  • B.
    Developing characters readers love or love to hate
  • C.
    Establishing a place readers can see and feel
  • D.
    Infusing everything with style and emotion
  • E.
    Choosing the perfect narrative voice for the story
  • F.
    Inventing fresh, exciting storylines
  • G.
    Building a deeper meaning beneath the surface
• 7.
  You’re most likely to be preoccupied with:

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  • A.
    Keeping track of timelines and structure
  • B.
    Creating enough intensity and action to keep things interesting
  • C.
    Writing people who feel real and authentic
  • D.
    Making the world feel vibrant and alive
  • E.
    Finding the perfect voice to tell the story
  • F.
    Staying subtle instead of preachy
  • G.
    Balancing beauty with clarity

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Plot Lover

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  You live for the thrill of what happens next. Your writing shines when the structure is tight and the stakes are high. You are in constant search of plot holes and spend your time making sure every little detail happens for a reason.
• 2.
  Conflict Seeker

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  You're all about tension and transformation. You thrive when your characters are put under pressure and forced to grow. Kill your darlings? Maybe, eventually. But you are going to torture them first.
• 3.
  Character Enthusiast

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  You write people that live off the page. You care deeply about their arcs, flaws, and relationships. You live in stories that lead your characters through their own heartache in order to come out champions of their fate.
• 4.
  Setting Dreamer

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  Your worlds feel real, strange, or magical. You are descriptive by natural and have a sensual understanding of your surroundings. Whether gritty or whimsical, you anchor stories in unforgettable places.
• 5.
  POV Explorer

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  You think voice is everything, and it never gets boring. Your unique narrators don’t just tell stories, they shape how the reader feels about everything.
• 6.
  Theme Thinker

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  You write to explore meaning and how people deal with things we all face. Sometimes beautiful and sometimes tragic, your work often has layers and speaks to something bigger than the plot.
• 7.
  Tone Stylist

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  Your writing has a distinct mood or flavor. You intuitively guide the emotional experience of the reader through language and rhythm. Words are your magic.