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The Quiz

Take the quiz below to discover your unique Writer Working Style and receive tailored advice on how to seamlessly integrate AI tools into your fiction writing process.

Take the Quiz!

Uncover your unique Writer Working Style and get personalized tips on integrating AI tools into your workflow.

(13 questions)

First Name *

Email *

You are working on a new writing project. What's your first step? *

Write a draft outline and conduct research

Focus on crafting the perfect opening sentence

Brainstorm the story and jot down every idea

Take a walk and let your mind wander with possibilities

Discuss the idea with your writing group

What do you do when your editor says your manuscript needs lots of revisions? *

Focus on refining the language and structure identified in the feeback

Review the comments and create a revision plan

Determine if the feedback aligns to your vision

Discuss with other writers to get their perspective

Look for new and creative ways to address the comments

Where do you like to write? *

A vibrant cafe

A private, home office

A shared workspace with other writers

A cozy nook with minimal distractions

A quiet library

Do you enjoy collaborating with other writers? *

Not at all

A little

Neutral

Quite a bit

A great deal

Why do you write? *

To share and develop ideas with others

To explore new and original ideas

To craft beautiful and precise prose

To present cohesive and we-researched stories

To achieve personal goals and milestones

Which genres are you most drawn to? *

Science fiction, speculative fiction, magical realism

Genre fiction, romance, thrillers

Fantasy, genre fiction with strong dialogue, fan fiction

Mystery, techno-thriller, dystopian fiction

Historical fiction, literary fiction

What's you favorite part of the writing process? *

Writing independently

Outlining and planning

Editing and revising

Brainstorming new ideas

Collaborating with others

What strategies do you use when dealing with writer's block? *

Edit previous work to find inspiration

Engage in a creative activity to generate new ideas

Do chores or exercise to clear the mind

Seek advice and feedback from others

Analyze the problem and rework the outline

I enjoy creating detailed story outlines and plans before I begin. *

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

What's your method to brainstorm a new story? *

Research extensively to find inspiration

Create a detailed mind map or list of ideas

Discuss ideas with friends or writing groups

Reflect and note any ideas as they present themselves

Freewrite and let the ideas flow naturally

I focus on language, grammar and structure while writing. *

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Are you a planner or pantser? *

I am a pantser - I like to dive right in

I am a blend - I start planning until I have a rough outline

I adapt my approach depending on the project

I am a planner - I like to outline and plan before I start

I collaborate, outlines are reviewed by others and adapted

Which book are you likely to read? *

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

The Martian by Andy Weir

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

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