What If? For Authors

What if I'm an emotion-oriented writer?


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Episode Description:

In this episode of What If? For Authors, Claire completes her exploration of writer orientations by diving into the world of emotion-oriented authors. If you lead with the heart when writing, this episode is for you. Claire explores how the emotional orientation manifests in different Enneagram types (especially 2s, 3s, and 4s), the unique strengths and challenges this style brings, and how emotion-driven writing can both elevate your work and stall your process if you’re not careful. Plus, get insights on how to balance emotion with action and logic to bring your stories to life with impact and clarity.

In This Episode:

  • What makes someone an emotion-oriented writer

  • How the Enneagram heart types (2, 3, 4) each engage with emotion in the creative process

  • Why 3s avoid emotion—and what happens when they slow down enough to feel

  • How 2s' people-pleasing tendencies can derail their writing

  • The way 4s can get stuck in emotional complexity and how to access universality through others

  • What to watch out for if your emotion center is strong but action or thinking is underdeveloped

  • Tips for managing overwhelming emotions that block progress

  • How to differentiate between emotions that need to be observed vs. acted on

  • The importance of emotional discernment for creative sustainability

    Practical Takeaway:

    Emotion-oriented writers don’t need to tone down their feelings—but they do need to balance them with thoughtful structure and forward momentum. Learn to discern which emotions are fuel for your writing and which are simply data to be acknowledged and released.

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    Join the Conversation:

    Are you an emotion-oriented writer? What challenges or strengths have you noticed in your process? Share your experience by replying to this episode post or tagging Claire on social media.

    Access the transcript here.

    Happy Writing!

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