The Four Types of Writers: Which Type Are You?

💡Identifying your writing type can help you find the strategies and techniques that work best for you.

🎨Intuitive writers rely on their gut feeling and creativity to guide their writing process.

🧠Methodological writers prefer structure and literary theories to structure their stories.

📝Methodological plotters have a detailed plan for their story, while intuitive plotters go with the flow but still apply structure intuitively.

⚖️Finding your writing type is not about being better or worse, but about understanding what works best for you and leveraging your strengths.

How can I identify my writing type?

—Pay attention to your writing process and how you approach planning, plotting, and editing. Consider whether you rely more on intuition or structure.

Can my writing type change over time?

—Yes, your writing type can change as you mature as a writer and gain more experience. It's normal to evolve and explore different approaches.

What if I don't fit into any specific writing type?

—Not every writer fits neatly into one type. You may have a combination of traits or lean more towards one type while still incorporating elements from others.

Do I have to stick to the strategies and techniques recommended for my writing type?

—No, the recommendations for each writing type are not strict rules. Experiment and find what works best for you. Adapt and modify techniques to fit your unique writing process.

Can I be a successful writer regardless of my writing type?

—Absolutely! Success in writing is not limited by your writing type. What matters most is your dedication, perseverance, and commitment to improving your craft.

00:00Introduction to the four types of writers: intuitive panster, intuitive plotter, methodological plotter, and methodological panster.

02:56Explanation of the plotter vs. panster continuum and how it relates to a writer's approach to planning and structure.

06:56Explanation of the intuitive vs. methodological continuum and how it reflects a writer's reliance on intuition or structured techniques.

09:57Detailed profiles of the four types of writers, including their strengths and potential challenges.

11:58Benefits and potential downsides of being an intuitive panster or an intuitive plotter.

13:52Benefits and potential challenges of being a methodological plotter or a methodological panster.