Personality Tests—Unlocking Characters

Join our hosts for a practical, insightful deep dive into the Indie Author Magazine article, "Unlock Richer Characters and Boost Your Writing Flow with Popular Personality Tests" by Cara Stevens. In this episode, they explore how personality frameworks like MBTI, Enneagram, Big Five, CliftonStrengths, and DISC can transform both your writing process and your fictional characters.

Discover how understanding your own creative tendencies through simple, accessible personality assessments can reveal hidden strengths and blind spots. Then, learn actionable ways to bring your fictional cast to life—ensuring depth, consistency, and authentic conflict that keeps readers turning pages.

Whether you’re wrestling with a stagnant plot or struggling to make your characters feel authentic, we provide concrete examples and resource recommendations to help take your storytelling to the next level.

Timestamps for Key Segments:

• [00:00:59] Why personality tests matter for writers & characters

• [00:05:45] Using personality assessments to build richer fictional characters

• [00:08:54] Quick breakdown of MBTI, Enneagram, Big Five, CliftonStrengths, and DISC

• [00:15:45] Recap: Which test for which writing need?

• [00:16:26] How to put these frameworks into practice

• [00:17:05] Recommended free resources for getting started

• [00:17:48] Final thoughts: Using personality insights to craft memorable stories

Ready to level up your writing toolkit? Tune in for practical takeaways, intriguing insights, and fresh inspiration for both you and your characters.