what is your writing style?
Everyone has what I call a writing personality, which makes how we approach the page unique to each one of us. You must honor your writing personality rather than trying to be someone you’re not. I am a big believer that the reason we struggle with writer’s block and imposter syndrome is because we do not understand who we are as a writer and creative. If we can understand our writing personality then we can create a creative schedule for us that inspires rather than deflates us.
Here are a few common writing personalities:
The Planner- This Planner writing personality is strategic and ritualistic in their writing life. They may have daily scheduled out writing sessions at a specific time. They may be driven by outlines that they adhere to religiously. As well as having rigid milestones to hold too.
When the planner personality holds to their writing strategy they will get more done and with a writing schedule that keeps the accountable and focused.
The Sprinter- The Sprinter works fast and for long periods of time. There writing time usually consist of long concentrated writing sprints of 4-5 hours at a time. This person might write three days a week, or even once a week, but treat it like a writing retreat in order to get large writing chunks done at a time.
When the sprinter personality sticks to their writing strategy they will feel relaxed and energized at the same time with their writing project.
The Pacer- This pacer personality can write in short spurts, an hour or two a day of dedicated writing time. This is less regimented, but consistent in showing up to their writing practice. Their schedule is much more relaxed and is less focused on timelines and more focused on small spurts. Think Pomodoro Technique for The Pacer where they write for twenty minutes, take a short break, write again for twenty, another short break for a few rounds.
When the pacer follows their writing strategy they can stay focused by knowing they work for short, focused periods of times.
Which writing personality do you most identify with?
As you consider your writing personality, begin to create a writing shrine, ritual, and practice that most aligns with your writing goals. This will help your writing be a success.
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Megan Febuary is an author, trauma-informed writing coach, and creative mentor. Helping women write their books, heal their stories, and understand their unique human design. You can learn more about working with Megan at meganfebuary.com
