What if I'm a thinking-oriented writer?

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:

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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.


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How Thinking-Oriented Writers Approach Writing:


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


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


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



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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.


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Practical Tips for Thinking-Oriented Writers:


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


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



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Happy Writing!