Extravert or Introvert Preference–NOT Either / Or

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The eight aspects of type are called “preferences” for a reason.  It is important to understand that they aren’t either this or that. You aren’t only an extravert or an introvert, you don’t only use your senses or your intuition, and so forth. The extravert and introvert preferences indicate where you prefer to focus most of your energy.  Your sensing, intuition, thinking and feeling preferences indicate which you prefer to use and trust the most. The judging and perceiving preferences indicate how you prefer to deal with the outer world. Preference is not equal to “use” in other words, as a […]

Clarify your Thinking / Feeling Preference

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For many years I considered myself to be an INFP. Every personality quiz I took showed the same results. However, looking at the descriptions for both thinking and feeling, I also agreed with much of the thinking preference and felt that my judging preference was almost 50% “Feeling” and 50% “Thinking.” Online, this issue is often symbolized by the F or T being replaced with an “X.” Recently, I read a book by Dr. A. J. Drenth called “My True Type,” and according to him, “The problem with the notorious ‘x’ is that it not only implies a lack of […]

Extraverted or Introverted Writer

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Extraverted Writers In general, extraverted writers prefer collaborating with other writers because the back and forth interaction stimulates the flow of ideas. They prefer conducting research in person (or on skype, by phone, etc.) via personal interviews, taking groups classes, and attending conferences and workshops. Extraverted writers spend as little time as necessary in an office writing alone. They work best writing in brief spurts, taking frequent breaks that involve interaction with others to recharge their batteries and prime their creative juices for more writing spurts. They enjoy telling their stories aloud to others. Many (not all) extraverted writers write […]

Deductive Realist Type D

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Genre, Medium and Theme You will be the most successful writing fiction stories that are based on actual people, places and events in the past or present. In nonfiction, you may also be equally successful writing How-to and Do-it yourself books on projects that require skillful use of tools such as woodworking, homebuilding, home repair, car mechanics, sewing, saddle making, making custom fishing rods and flies, model building, needlepoint, cooking & baking, etc. Collaboration or Writing Alone You do your best thinking, planning and writing alone in a quiet and peaceful environment. If you do choose to collaborate with another […]

Deductive Realist Type C

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Genre, Medium and Theme You will be the most successful writing genres such as whodunnit & puzzle Mysteries, and fiction stories that are based on actual people, places and events. In nonfiction, you may also be equally successful writing How-to and Do-it yourself books, especially hobbyist books like gardening, birdwatching, fishing, carpentry, needlepoint pottery, antiquing, etc.. Collaboration or Writing Alone You do your best thinking, planning and writing alone in a quiet and peaceful environment. If you do choose to collaborate with another writer, you and your partner will spend most of the time writing apart, sending what you have […]

Deductive Realist Type B

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Genre, Medium and Theme You will be the most successful writing genres such as action/adventure and fiction stories that are based on actual people, places and events. In nonfiction, you may also be equally successful writing How-to and Do-it yourself books, especially physical activities like boating, surfing, skiing, parasailing, cycling, competitive running, body building, traveling, treasure hunting, skydiving, etc. Also biographical writing about your adventures. Collaboration or Writing Alone You will thrive on face-to-face collaborating with another writer because conversation stimulates the flow of ideas for you. If you choose to write alone, a friend to use as a sounding […]

Deductive Realist Type A

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Genre, Medium and Theme You will be the most successful writing genres such as whodunnit and puzzle Mysteries, action/adventure and fiction stories that are based on actual people, places and events. In nonfiction, you may also be equally successful writing How-to and Do-it yourself books, especially hobbyist books like gardening, birdwatching, fishing, carpentry, needlepoint pottery, antiquing. Collaboration or Writing Alone You will thrive on face-to-face collaborating with another writer because conversation stimulates the flow of ideas for you. However, you will need to find someone who is as good at meeting deadlines and paying attention to details as you are. […]

Empathic Realist Type D

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Genre, Medium and Theme You will be the most successful writing fiction in such genres historical and dramas. Your stories will be strongly plot driven, with characters that are created with the plot in mind. If you write nonfiction it will likely be about your favorite hobby such as bird watching, fishing, carpentry or woodworking, arts and craft like needlepoint, pottery, model building, gardening, cooking, etc. Writing family, church, or office histories is something you will excel at. Collaboration or Writing Alone You do your best thinking, planning and writing alone in a quiet and peaceful environment. If you do […]

Empathic Realist Type C

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Genre, Medium and Theme You will be the most successful writing fiction in such genres historical and dramas. Your stories will be strongly plot driven, with characters that are created with the plot in mind. If you write nonfiction it will likely be about your favorite hobby such as bird watching, fishing, carpentry or woodworking, arts and craft like needlepoint, pottery, model building, gardening, cooking, etc. Writing family, church, or office histories is something you will excel at. Collaboration or Writing Alone You do your best thinking, planning and writing alone in a quiet and peaceful environment. If you do […]

Empathic Realist Type B

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Genre, Medium and Theme You will be the most successful writing Action/Adventure fiction. Your stories will be character-driven where the plot will be derived from the action or adventure that the main character wants to experience. You more than any type will likely be a “Panster” which is someone who writes from the seat of their pants, so to speak. Plotting ruins the entire experience for you. Collaboration or Writing Alone If you choose to write nonfiction it will either be autobiographical about your experiences, or instruction regarding how to excel in a particular skill like singing, dancing, playing a […]