What If? For Authors

What if I'm a thinking-oriented writer?


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Episode Description:

Welcome to another episode of What If? For Authors! This week, Claire dives into the topic of thinking-oriented writers and explores how leading from the head center can shape your writing process.

Key Takeaways:

  • Understanding the Centers of Intelligence: The Enneagram divides personality patterns into three centers—thinking (head), feeling (heart), and action (body/gut). Learn what it means to lead from the head center as a writer.

  • How Thinking-Oriented Writers Approach Writing:

    • Fives: Intellectual problem solvers who thrive on discovery writing but may struggle with revisions.

    • Sixes: Planners who sometimes over-rely on outside validation but have incredible gut instincts when they trust themselves.

    • Sevens: Action-driven writers who crave mental stimulation and often benefit from keeping surprises in their drafts.

    • Balancing Your Strengths and Blind Spots: Discover how thinking-oriented writers can navigate challenges in their writing, whether that means adding emotional depth or pacing up their narratives.

    • Practical Tips for Thinking-Oriented Writers:

      • Don’t overthink your process—sometimes the best way to solve a plot issue is to dive in and write through it.

      • Revisions can address areas like pacing, emotion, or over-explanation without compromising your unique style.

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