"When, Where, and What to Write"
By: Endia Hunt
Take the survey.
Check all that apply
- I write best under pressure
- I suffer from blank page syndrome
- I often write when I lack ideas or motivation
- I write a lot
- I write very little
- I’m a perfectionist
- I worry that my writing is bad
- I don’t always pay attention to the quality of my writing
Checklist
- When are you the most energized and least distracted?
- In the morning
- At midday
- In the evening
- Late at night
- Which describes your preferred writing environment?
- I prefer writing alone with little to no noise
- I can write anywhere and around anyone
- I prefer writing outside rather than inside
- There’s a place I always go when I need to write
- Which would best enhance your creativity?
- Building on the ideas of others
- Limiting your word count
- Learning something new
- Spending time outdoors
- Which one inspires you to write the most?
- The need to express yourself
- The desire to communicate and solve problems
- The desire to share your creativity
- Which would you rather write about?
- Relationships
- Science
- Fashion
- Global issues
- Mythical creatures
- What is your preferred writing style?
- Expository (writing to explain something)
- Descriptive (writing to describe a thing, character, place, or event)
- Persuasive (writing to convince)
- Narrative (writing to tell a story)
- When and where do you feel most content?
- With friends
- With family
- Alone in your room
- Other: ________________
- Which is/are most helpful in the prewriting stage?
- Researching your topic and taking notes
- Creating an outline
- Learning from examples
- Writing spontaneously and coming up with ideas as you go
- Where do you typically complete homework or projects?
- In your room
- At the library
- In a study group
- Other: _______________
- Which genre do you prefer?
- Fiction (fantasy or realistic)
- Nonfiction (persuasive or informational writing)
- Which would be the most fun to write?
- Poetry
- A short story
- A news article
- An advertisement
- A descriptive passage on the beauty of nature
- How much time would you need to write an 800-word essay?
- 1-2 hours
- 3-5 hours
- 6+ hours
- As a writer, how do you rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 11 (1 being the worst)?
- Between 1 and 5
- Between 6 and 11
- Why do you give yourself this rating?
- My writing needs a lot of improvement.
- I’ve written both poor and great pieces.
- I’m a great writer but can always improve.
- In which area(s) should you improve the most?
- Clarity
- Grammar
- Punctuation
- Sentence structure
- Vocabulary
- Which can help you improve your writing?
- Reading more
- Writing more
- Planning ahead
- Receiving feedback
BONUS
- Which career(s) best fit your interests?
- Medical writer
- Author of childrens’ book
- Writer/editor of a magazine company
- English or creative writing teacher
- Speechwriter
- Journalist
- Film critic
- Travel writer
- Advertising copywriter
- Scriptwriter
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Your answers to the survey should help you do the following:
- Pinpoint your interests.
- Identify your writing strengths and weaknesses.
- Decide on a time and place to write.
- Decide on the type of writing you’re best at.
- Address issues that hinder your writing process.
- Choose the right career options.
- Find the best ways to improve your writing
Creativity
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A good listing to use as ready reckoner to assess oneself where he/she stands on a measuring scale…… Quite comprehensive…. helps beginners a lot………..kranand