Fiction Writing: Do You Have the Spark to Write Stories?
Instructions: Answer the following 10 questions honestly. Choose the option that best reflects your instincts or habits. At the end, tally your points to see your result. Let us know: Were you born to be an author?
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1. How often do you daydream or imagine "what if" scenarios?
a) Constantly—I’m always lost in my own worlds. (3 points)
b) Occasionally, when I’m bored or inspired. (2 points)
c) Rarely—I stick to practical thoughts. (1 point)
b) Occasionally, when I’m bored or inspired. (2 points)
c) Rarely—I stick to practical thoughts. (1 point)
2. When you hear a real-life story, do you ever think about how it could be turned into a fictional tale?
a) Yes, I’m always tweaking details to make it more dramatic or interesting. (3 points)
b) Sometimes, if the story is really compelling. (2 points)
c) Not really—I take stories at face value. (1 point)
b) Sometimes, if the story is really compelling. (2 points)
c) Not really—I take stories at face value. (1 point)
3. Scenario: You see a stranger drop a mysterious letter on a park bench. What do you imagine next?
a) I invent a whole backstory—maybe it’s a coded message for a secret society! (3 points)
b) I wonder briefly what it’s about but move on. (2 points)
c) I don’t think much of it—probably just trash. (1 point)
b) I wonder briefly what it’s about but move on. (2 points)
c) I don’t think much of it—probably just trash. (1 point)
4. How comfortable are you with exploring emotions, both your own and others’?
a) Very comfortable—I love diving into what makes people tick. (3 points)
b) Somewhat comfortable, but it depends on the situation. (2 points)
c) Not very comfortable—emotions are tricky for me. (1 point)
b) Somewhat comfortable, but it depends on the situation. (2 points)
c) Not very comfortable—emotions are tricky for me. (1 point)
5. When you read a book or watch a movie, do you ever think about how you’d change the story?
a) All the time—I’m always rewriting endings or characters in my head. (3 points)
b) Sometimes, if something feels off or uninspiring. (2 points)
c) Rarely—I just enjoy the story as it is. (1 point)
b) Sometimes, if something feels off or uninspiring. (2 points)
c) Rarely—I just enjoy the story as it is. (1 point)
6. How disciplined are you with creative hobbies or projects?
a) I’m dedicated—I make time regularly to create or practice. (3 points)
b) I’m inconsistent, but I get bursts of motivation. (2 points)
c) I struggle to stick with creative tasks. (1 point)
b) I’m inconsistent, but I get bursts of motivation. (2 points)
c) I struggle to stick with creative tasks. (1 point)
7. Scenario: You’re tasked with writing about a character who’s completely unlike you. How do you approach it?
a) I’d imagine their life in vivid detail and find a way to relate to them. (3 points)
b) I’d try to understand them but might find it challenging. (2 points)
c) I’d struggle to get into their head and might avoid it. (1 point)
b) I’d try to understand them but might find it challenging. (2 points)
c) I’d struggle to get into their head and might avoid it. (1 point)
8. Do you enjoy playing with words, like crafting metaphors or witty dialogue?
a) Yes, I love finding clever or poetic ways to express ideas. (3 points)
b) Sometimes, when I’m in the mood. (2 points)
c) Not really—words are just a tool for me. (1 point)
b) Sometimes, when I’m in the mood. (2 points)
c) Not really—words are just a tool for me. (1 point)
9. How do you react to constructive criticism?
a) I welcome it—it helps me grow and refine my ideas. (3 points)
b) I’m okay with it, but it can sting a little. (2 points)
c) I find it discouraging and prefer to avoid it. (1 point)
b) I’m okay with it, but it can sting a little. (2 points)
c) I find it discouraging and prefer to avoid it. (1 point)
10. Why do you want to write fiction?
a) To create worlds, evoke emotions, or share unique stories. (3 points)
b) It sounds fun, but I’m not sure where to start. (2 points)
c) I’m curious, but I don’t feel a strong pull to write. (1 point)
b) It sounds fun, but I’m not sure where to start. (2 points)
c) I’m curious, but I don’t feel a strong pull to write. (1 point)
Scoring
Add up your points from all 10 questions.
- 25–30: Born Storyteller
You’ve got the imagination, emotional depth, and discipline to excel at fiction writing. Your ability to craft vivid scenarios and embrace feedback suggests you’re ready to start weaving tales. Try writing a short story to test your spark! - 18–24: Budding Wordsmith
You have a creative streak and the potential to write compelling fiction, but you may need to hone your discipline or confidence. Experiment with writing prompts or join a writing group to unlock your full potential. - 10–17: Creative Curious
You may not yet have the instincts or habits of a fiction writer, but curiosity is a great start. If you’re drawn to storytelling, try reading more fiction or practicing creative exercises to see if the craft clicks for you.
Notes:
- This quiz is a self-assessment tool, not a definitive measure. Fiction writing is a skill that can be developed with practice.
- The quiz avoids requiring prior writing experience, focusing instead on innate creativity, empathy, and discipline, which align with traits of successful fiction writers.
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