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.

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Which of these things matters most?

The truth

Happiness

Sharing my inner turmoil

Finding a purpose in life

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Which of these possibilities scares you the most?

Being a failure

Being a bore

Dying

Being in a socially awkward situation

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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

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The most important quality in a mate?

Ambition

A fun personality

Brains

Not too overbearing

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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

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How would your parents describe you?

Always snitching on the other kids

Always telling stories

Always out of the house

Always reading alone

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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

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Your favorite classic rock band?

The Beatles

The Rolling Stones

The Doors

The Kinks

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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

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What mood are you most frequently in?

Manic

Upbeat

Depressed

Zoned out

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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

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Your favorite 70s sitcom?

The Mary Tyler More Show

Happy Days

None -- I hate all sitcoms!

All in the Family

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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

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Which continent would you most like to live on?

Europe

Asia

Australia

South America

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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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