Storytelling Style Quiz - Storyweaving Media

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What is your relationship to storytelling?

Are you a filmmaker, novelist, musician, public speaker, or another type of writer? Are you a professional, or aspiring?

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Choose one paragraph from group 1, and one more paragraph from group 2 – the one from each group that resonates most with you.

For Group 1, answer as if you would have answered when you were 20 years old. When you were young and dumb. This is not the time to "act wisely" or to "get it right". Answer in vulnerably, acknowledging perhaps your most petty or robotic side of yourself:

Paragraph A: I am driven by a need for success, experiences, and control. I constantly push myself to achieve and excel, often at the expense of personal relationships or inner peace. I have an insatiable appetite for new experiences and opportunities, viewing relaxation as unproductive. In conflicts, I tend to take charge aggressively, seeing vulnerability as a weakness to be overcome. While I can be charming and persuasive, these are often strategic moves rather than genuine expressions of warmth. I struggle with introspection and avoid dwelling on negative emotions, preferring action and external validation to self-reflection. The idea of being average or unremarkable is deeply unsettling to me, and I'll go to great lengths to stand out and be seen as exceptional. As a storyteller, I'm driven by an insatiable desire for success, new experiences, and control over my narrative. I constantly push myself to achieve and excel, often sacrificing personal relationships or inner peace in pursuit of the next big story or project. I have an endless appetite for novel ideas and opportunities, viewing downtime as unproductive. In my stories, I create bold, larger-than-life characters who overcome significant obstacles, mirroring my own ambition. During the creative process, I take charge aggressively, seeing vulnerability as a weakness to be overcome rather than explored. While I can craft charming and persuasive narratives, these are often strategic moves to captivate my audience rather than genuine expressions of emotional depth. I struggle with introspective or slow-paced storytelling, preferring action-packed plots and external conflict over internal character development. The thought of creating average or unremarkable work is deeply unsettling, driving me to constantly innovate and push boundaries, sometimes at the cost of substance or authenticity.

Paragraph B: I am deeply attuned to my inner world and often feel fundamentally different from others. I have an intense need to understand myself and to be understood, though I often feel that true understanding is just out of reach. This longing for deep connection coexists with a need for solitude and independence. I often withdraw into my rich inner world, where I can explore my thoughts and feelings without interruption. While I can be insightful and creative, I also struggle with self-doubt and a tendency to overanalyze. I can be warm and compassionate, but I also need significant time alone to process my experiences and recharge. I often feel a sense of detachment from the everyday world, preferring to observe rather than actively participate in many situations. My storytelling is deeply rooted in my rich inner world, often exploring themes of alienation and the search for identity. I have an intense need to express my unique perspective and to be understood by my audience, though I often feel that true understanding is just out of reach. This longing for deep connection through my work coexists with a need for solitude and independence in my creative process. I frequently withdraw into introspection, where I can explore complex thoughts and emotions without interruption, sometimes at the cost of meeting deadlines or engaging with the practical aspects of storytelling. While my narratives can be insightful and imaginative, I also struggle with self-doubt and a tendency to overanalyze my work, leading to periods of creative blockage. My characters are often introspective and nuanced, grappling with existential questions and inner conflicts. I can craft emotionally resonant scenes, but I also need significant time alone to process my ideas and recharge. In my stories, I often create a sense of detachment from the everyday world, preferring to observe and comment on society rather than crafting straightforward, action-driven plots.

Paragraph C: I am driven by a strong sense of duty, responsibility, and the need to do what's right. I have a clear internal compass of how things should be, and I work hard to live up to these ideals. I often put others' needs before my own, deriving a sense of worth from being helpful and reliable. I struggle with an inner critic that constantly pushes me to do better and be better. This perfectionism can lead to significant anxiety and indecisiveness, as I fear making mistakes or being caught unprepared. I seek security and certainty, often looking to authority figures or established systems for guidance. At the same time, I can be skeptical and questioning, always on the lookout for potential problems or threats. I find it difficult to relax or enjoy myself fully, always feeling that there's more work to be done or something that needs to be fixed. My approach to storytelling is driven by a strong sense of duty, responsibility, and the need to create narratives that are morally sound and helpful to my audience. I have a clear internal compass of how stories should be structured and what messages they should convey, and I work hard to live up to these ideals in my work. I often prioritize my audience's needs over my own creative desires, deriving a sense of worth from crafting stories that are both entertaining and enriching. I struggle with an inner critic that constantly pushes me to improve my craft and create more impactful narratives. This perfectionism can lead to significant anxiety and indecisiveness in my writing process, as I fear making mistakes or producing work that might be misinterpreted. I seek security and certainty in my storytelling, often looking to established genres, successful authors, or time-tested narrative structures for guidance. At the same time, I can be skeptical and questioning of traditional storytelling methods, always on the lookout for potential problems or plot holes in my work. I find it difficult to fully enjoy the creative process, always feeling that there's more research to be done or another draft to be written to perfect my story.

For Group 2, again answer as if you would have answered when you were 20 years old:

Paragraph X: I approach life with an optimistic outlook, genuinely believing that things will work out for the best. I'm drawn to new experiences and people, preferring to keep things light and avoid diving too deep into heavy emotions or conflicts. I'm highly attuned to others' moods and needs, often anticipating and fulfilling them before they're even expressed. I struggle with acknowledging my own needs and emotions, instead focusing on maintaining harmony and keeping others happy. I have difficulty saying no or setting boundaries, fearing that doing so might lead to rejection or conflict. I tend to avoid or reframe negative situations, sometimes to the point of denying real problems. My natural warmth and supportiveness often mask a deep-seated fear of being unwanted or unneeded. In my storytelling, I approach narratives with an optimistic outlook, genuinely believing in the power of stories to bring joy and unity to my audience. I'm drawn to creating diverse casts of characters and exploring their interconnected relationships, preferring to keep my narratives light and uplifting rather than delving into heavy emotions or conflicts. I'm highly attuned to my audience's preferences and needs, often anticipating and fulfilling their expectations before they're even expressed. This sometimes leads me to struggle with acknowledging my own creative needs and emotions, as I focus on maintaining a harmonious relationship with my audience and keeping them engaged and happy. I have difficulty setting boundaries in my storytelling, fearing that adhering too strictly to my own vision might lead to rejection or conflict with my readers or collaborators. I tend to avoid or reframe negative situations in my plots, sometimes to the point of creating unrealistic resolutions to maintain a positive tone. My natural warmth and supportiveness as a storyteller often mask a deep-seated fear of creating work that might be unwanted or unappreciated by my audience.

Paragraph Y: I experience life and emotions intensely, often feeling that I'm either "too much" for others or not enough. I have a strong need for authenticity and depth in my relationships, but this desire often clashes with my fear of vulnerability and betrayal. I'm highly attuned to power dynamics and potential threats, always scanning my environment for signs of danger or deceit. This vigilance can manifest as assertiveness or even aggression, as I believe attack is the best form of defense. Despite my often tough exterior, I'm deeply sensitive and can be easily wounded by criticism or perceived slights. My emotions are volatile and can swing rapidly between extremes. I often feel misunderstood and struggle with a sense of not belonging. While I value independence highly, I also have a deep, often unacknowledged, need for support and reassurance. My storytelling is characterized by an intense, often raw exploration of the human condition. I craft narratives that delve fearlessly into the darker aspects of life and relationships, driven by a need for authenticity and a desire to challenge my audience. My characters are complex and flawed, often struggling with their inner demons and external pressures in ways that mirror my own emotional intensity. I'm highly attuned to power dynamics and potential threats in both my stories and the storytelling industry, always scanning for signs of danger or deceit that could compromise my creative vision. This vigilance often manifests in my work as themes of betrayal, power struggles, and the fight for autonomy. Despite the often tough exterior of my narratives, they're underpinned by a deep sensitivity to the human experience. My own emotions are volatile and can swing rapidly between extremes, a quality that often bleeds into my storytelling, creating works of passionate intensity. I frequently feel misunderstood as a storyteller and struggle with a sense of not belonging in conventional narrative structures or genres. While I value creative independence highly, I also have a deep, often unacknowledged, need for validation and support from my audience and peers.

Paragraph Z: I approach life with a focus on competence, efficiency, and correctness. I have a strong need to understand the world around me and to be seen as knowledgeable and capable. Emotions often feel messy and unpredictable to me, so I prefer to rely on logic and facts. I set high standards for myself and others, and I'm often frustrated when reality falls short of my ideals. I have a persistent inner voice that pushes me to do better and achieve more, but this drive is rooted in a deep fear of being flawed or incompetent. I'm constantly working to improve myself and my environment, but this perfectionism can lead to burnout and difficulty in relaxing or enjoying the present moment. I'm most comfortable when I feel in control of my environment and my image, and I can become anxious or withdrawn when faced with unpredictable social situations. My approach to storytelling is characterized by a relentless focus on competence, efficiency, and narrative precision. I have a strong need to understand the mechanics of storytelling and to be seen as a knowledgeable and capable writer or filmmaker. Emotional scenes often feel messy and unpredictable to me, so I prefer to craft plots driven by logic and clear cause-and-effect relationships. I set exceptionally high standards for my work and for the industry in general, often feeling frustrated when I encounter stories that fall short of my ideals. There's a persistent inner voice pushing me to improve my craft and achieve more, but this drive is rooted in a deep fear of being seen as flawed or incompetent in my field. I'm constantly working to refine my techniques and expand my knowledge of storytelling, but this perfectionism can lead to burnout and difficulty in simply enjoying the creative process. I'm most comfortable when I feel in complete control of my narrative and my creative image, and I can become anxious or withdrawn when faced with collaborative projects or unpredictable audience reactions. While I can create emotionally impactful stories, I express this more through meticulously crafted plots and themes rather than raw emotional expression.