What type of writer should you be?

By: David Copper
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
What type of writer should you be?
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About This Quiz

So you want to be a writer, huh? You're good with words and you can't stop yourself from scribbling down every phrase or sentence that strikes you. But what area of writing should you focus on? Take the quiz and find out!
What was your biggest problem in school?
I was too shy.
The other kids annoyed me.
I talked too much.
Which of these things matters most?
The truth
Happiness
Sharing my inner turmoil
Finding a purpose in life
Do you you live a healthy lifestyle?
I exercise regularly.
I try to stay in shape, but I sometimes get distracted.
Who cares about staying in shape?
I'm too busy to exercise.

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Are you a good dancer?
I'm a little too frantic on the dance floor.
I'm a great dancer!
I despise dancing.
I'm a good dancer -- but only when I'm alone.
Do you fall in love easily?
No, I don't. I'm too busy.
Yes, I do.
Yes, and that's my problem in life.
I spend too much time alone to fall in love much.
Where do you usually have meals?
Some fast food place
I eat alone.
I eat with my family.

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Your favorite TV network?
CNN
HBO
None of these -- I can't stand TV.
The Lifetime Channel
There's a loud party next door? How do you deal with it?
I find out what's going on.
I ask to join the party!
I politely ask them to keep the noise down.
I keep brooding and try to ignore it.
How do you feel about happy endings?
Nice, but they're mostly unrealistic.
I love them!
I hate them!

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Could you imagine a career in sports?
Maybe as a sports reporter.
I'd love to be a play-by-play announcer!
No! I hate all sports!
Probably not. I'm not good at sports.
Which of these possibilities scares you the most?
Being a failure
Being a bore
Dying
Being in a socially awkward situation
Which of these describes your dressing style?
Professional
Cool
All in black
I don't pay much attention to how I dress.

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How would your teachers describe you?
Studious
Talkative
Sad
Quiet
The most important quality in a mate?
Ambition
A fun personality
Brains
Not too overbearing
How are you at keeping secrets?
Lousy
I'm okay.
I'm great at it.

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Your favorite musical genre?
Rock and roll
Dance music
Emo
Classical
How would your parents describe you?
Always snitching on the other kids
Always telling stories
Always out of the house
Always reading alone
Do you like being the center of attention?
I love it!
It doesn't matter one way or the other.
I hate it.

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A time period you wished you could have lived through?
The 1930s
The 50s
The French Revolution
Victorian England
Your favorite classic rock band?
The Beatles
The Rolling Stones
The Doors
The Kinks
Your favorite comedian?
George Carlin
Richard Pryor
Lenny Bruce
Louis C.K.

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Which of these states would you rather live in?
New York
California
Alaska
Washington
What mood are you most frequently in?
Manic
Upbeat
Depressed
Zoned out
Your best quality?
My organizational skills
My affability
My senstitivy
My intelligence

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The best vacation?
Gambling in Vegas
Hula dancing in Hawaii
Hanging out in a New York coffee shop
Sight-seeing in London
Your favorite 70s sitcom?
The Mary Tyler More Show
Happy Days
None -- I hate all sitcoms!
All in the Family
Do you have any regrets in life?
I regret wasting time.
I regret not living life to its fullest.
I regret falling in love.
I regret procrastinating.

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Which animal describes your personality?
A gnat
A dog
A bear
A mouse
Which continent would you most like to live on?
Europe
Asia
Australia
South America
How do you feel about your family?
They're nice, but they get in the way too much.
I love being around them!
I can't stand being around them.
I like them, but I need some 'me time.'

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