YA Writers: What's your personality type? - Page 2

Lnlee · 07-19-2011, 12:43 AM

I'm an INFJ, apparently. I usually get either that or INFP, depending on the test.

Apparently INFJ is only 3% of the population...um. Okay.

But this is good:

Blessed with vivid imaginations, Counselors are often seen as the most poetical of all the types, and in fact they use a lot of poetic imagery in their everyday language. Their great talent for language-both written and spoken-is usually directed toward communicating with people in a personalized way. Counselors are highly intuitive and can recognize another's emotions or intentions - good or evil - even before that person is aware of them. Counselors themselves can seldom tell how they came to read others' feelings so keenly. This extreme sensitivity to others could very well be the basis of the Counselor's remarkable ability to experience a whole array of psychic phenomena.

cscarlet · 07-19-2011, 01:12 AM

I usually test as an INFP as well!

Though, my "N" and "P" are right in the middle ... so they can skip the border occasionally depending on the day. I have also had a few "Extroverts" pop up when I've been required to take the test in a group at work. (I don't want to read too much into that one!).

I'm ALWAYS a strong F, regardless of the day/time/circumstances for taking the test.

Kathleen42 · 07-19-2011, 01:22 AM

INFP

xXVampyrePrincessXx · 07-19-2011, 02:25 AM

INFJ

~Amber~

thebloodfiend · 07-19-2011, 02:27 AM

I am ESFP. Hmmm... I prefer astrology, no matter how subjective it is so I'll also say that I'm a Sun Pisces, Moon Leo. And that kind of goes along with this.

I'm kind of tied with intuition and sensation.

ETA: Wow. Not a lot of extraverts here.

flarue · 07-19-2011, 04:15 AM

INTP

It told me I was an introvert. I totally agree with it.

ryannj5 · 07-19-2011, 04:15 AM

ESFJ! Fun post JaxyMac

Three Fish · 07-19-2011, 04:18 AM

Very cool, we're all over the map here

Spy_on_the_Inside · 07-19-2011, 04:42 AM

I got INTP.

Supposedly, that mean's I'm a creative genius who needs a job where I can work with my ideas without people to annoy me.

Hey, there words, not mine!

Rhoda Nightingale · 07-19-2011, 05:34 AM

I got INFJ, although I would have preferred an additional option for some of those questions.

Harper K · 07-19-2011, 06:23 AM

I'm an INFP. I've taken that type of test a bunch of times over the past 15 years or so (I was a psych major in college), and I always get the same result.

I'm still really really strong in the N and F categories, but not nearly as strong an "I" as I used to be. I'm almost 50 / 50 I and E these days. Interesting how that works.

Jehhillenberg · 07-19-2011, 06:43 AM

Apparently I'm an INFP -- "dreamer" "idealist" "visionary". Pretty much got me read.

DrunkenLilacs · 07-19-2011, 06:56 AM

ENFP :3

missesdash · 07-19-2011, 06:58 AM

@Shady Lane

If I had to pick another ENTP here, it would definitely be you! You have the most twisted sense of humor, I love it.

I read that we're a type that doesnt make good writers, so I'm glad I'm not the only one

thebloodfiend · 07-19-2011, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by missesdash

@Shady Lane

If I had to pick another ENTP here, it would definitely be you! You have the most twisted sense of humor, I love it.

I read that we're a type that doesnt make good writers, so I'm glad I'm not the only one

Mine says I'm more suited for acting or photography, with no tilt towards writing. And I hate taking care of children. Eh, I take these things in a rather subjective light towards what you could do easily, rather than what you'd really want to do or what you'd be good at.

strawberryblondie · 07-19-2011, 07:49 AM

INTP

NoGuessing · 07-19-2011, 08:32 AM

INTP.

I've gotten INFP and INTJ before though, so my F/T and J/P must be borderline.

Fulk · 07-19-2011, 10:33 PM

My result was INTP. However, I have a special loathing for this personality test, as a friend of my friend determined themselves to be an INTJ (one of the rarest personality types) and then sought to label everyone else a personality type and expected them to fit into those narrow boxes of personality.

dancing-drama · 07-19-2011, 10:49 PM

INFP... according to wikipedia only 1-5% of population.

Poetic_Justice · 07-20-2011, 12:29 AM

INFP for me

AlwaysJuly · 07-20-2011, 12:48 AM

INTJ here.

I tend to feel like these things are almost like astrological signs, though. Yeah, the things said about INTJ types are pretty true of me. I work best independently, think outside the box, don't always get the social dynamic, have high expectations and I wish people made a bit of bloody sense, all INTJ qualities. But I'm pretty sure plenty of people could relate to those things if it were written as their "type", kwim?

Still lots of fun, though. It's curious to me that we have so many similar personality types here! Lots more introverts than extroverts too, it seems.

Fulk · 07-20-2011, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlwaysJuly

Lots more introverts than extroverts too, it seems.

This seems like a given on a writer's board. :P

missesdash · 07-20-2011, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fulk

This seems like a given on a writer's board. :P

I've noticed it's that way anywhere on the internet. I selmdom run into other E's and when I do, they're almost always ENTP's. I polled the readers of my blog once, and over 80% of them were introverts. Makes sense obviously, as it allows for interaction that's social but not as draining as the usual social obligations.

thebloodfiend · 07-20-2011, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by missesdash

I've noticed it's that way anywhere on the internet. I selmdom run into other E's and when I do, they're almost always ENTP's. I polled the readers of my blog once, and over 80% of them were introverts. Makes sense obviously, as it allows for interaction that's social but not as draining as the usual social obligations.

See, I love talking to people and being the center of attention. Unfortunately, I'm not the type to initiate contact. Whenever I used to take these tests, I'd score higher in the introvert scale. But overtime I've become more social. It's strange.

Switch-Phase · 07-20-2011, 08:41 AM

I'm INFP.. Sounds right ^^

07-19-2011, 12:43 AM	#26
Lnlee Reading and writing Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 143	I'm an INFJ, apparently. I usually get either that or INFP, depending on the test. Apparently INFJ is only 3% of the population...um. Okay. But this is good: Blessed with vivid imaginations, Counselors are often seen as the most poetical of all the types, and in fact they use a lot of poetic imagery in their everyday language. Their great talent for language-both written and spoken-is usually directed toward communicating with people in a personalized way. Counselors are highly intuitive and can recognize another's emotions or intentions - good or evil - even before that person is aware of them. Counselors themselves can seldom tell how they came to read others' feelings so keenly. This extreme sensitivity to others could very well be the basis of the Counselor's remarkable ability to experience a whole array of psychic phenomena. __________________ I blog. I tweet. Current WIPs: Chiaroscuro: 95 K/95 K (hiatus) Nocturne: 97 K/97 K (finished! undergoing revision) Amaranth: 50 K/75 K (hiatus)

07-19-2011, 01:22 AM	#28
Kathleen42 crushing on fictional characters Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 7,177	INFP __________________ "Barry, you're over thirty years old. You owe it to your mum and dad not to sing in a group called Sonic Death Monkey." Nick Hornby, High Fidelity HEMLOCK now available from Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Website * Twitter * Goodreads

07-19-2011, 02:27 AM	#30
thebloodfiend Cory Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 3,555	I am ESFP. Hmmm... I prefer astrology, no matter how subjective it is so I'll also say that I'm a Sun Pisces, Moon Leo. And that kind of goes along with this. I'm kind of tied with intuition and sensation. ETA: Wow. Not a lot of extraverts here. __________________ fireflies - underground voices - nov '11 goodreads thebooklantern my wip

07-19-2011, 04:15 AM	#31
flarue Dreaming of Waltzes & Fantasy Lands Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: In my computer, splitting time between Maryland and Florida Posts: 261	INTP It told me I was an introvert. I totally agree with it. __________________ Current Projects: *Before The Dawn* [working title, no longer that relevant] - Oh, I don't know. 45% finished the rough draft, perhaps? There are still bugs to work out. Midnight Runner [working title that came to me in my sleep] - 0% <~ Avvy credit to hippyann, from LJ

07-19-2011, 04:15 AM	#32
ryannj5 practical experience, FTW Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: the great north Posts: 263	ESFJ! Fun post JaxyMac __________________ Best, Ryann I blog about writing. Represented by the Literary Counsel.

07-19-2011, 01:12 AM	#27
cscarlet AW = Procrastination. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Catch me if you can! Posts: 862	I usually test as an INFP as well! Though, my "N" and "P" are right in the middle ... so they can skip the border occasionally depending on the day. I have also had a few "Extroverts" pop up when I've been required to take the test in a group at work. (I don't want to read too much into that one!). I'm ALWAYS a strong F, regardless of the day/time/circumstances for taking the test.

07-19-2011, 04:18 AM	#33
Three Fish practical experience, FTW Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 371	Very cool, we're all over the map here __________________

07-19-2011, 04:42 AM	#34
Spy_on_the_Inside practical experience, FTW Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 345	I got INTP. Supposedly, that mean's I'm a creative genius who needs a job where I can work with my ideas without people to annoy me. Hey, there words, not mine!

07-19-2011, 05:34 AM	#35
Rhoda Nightingale Full-Time Vampire Junkie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,213	I got INFJ, although I would have preferred an additional option for some of those questions. __________________ ~~WIP: 1001 Souls (YA horror)~~ On Hold WIP: Dream Warriors (YA horror), revising, 50k Shorts: The Yellow Season (R's--4); The Raggedy Girl (R's--3) Blog: http://glitter-n-gore.livejournal.com/

07-19-2011, 06:23 AM	#36
Harper K here's to the girl on the go Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 545	I'm an INFP. I've taken that type of test a bunch of times over the past 15 years or so (I was a psych major in college), and I always get the same result. I'm still really really strong in the N and F categories, but not nearly as strong an "I" as I used to be. I'm almost 50 / 50 I and E these days. Interesting how that works. __________________ The Center of Gravity, redux (YA contemp), final final FINAL version!: 62,000 / 65,000 words

07-19-2011, 06:43 AM	#37
Jehhillenberg the typical brooding writer Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Southeastern, U.S. Posts: 7,829	Apparently I'm an INFP -- "dreamer" "idealist" "visionary". Pretty much got me read. __________________ -->writing muses (nsfw-ish)<-- -->Get inside my head! (nsfw-ish)<-- Tweet TV, Film, Novels...Passionately tackling all writing feats with a strained smile "What's the most resilient parasite? An idea. A single idea from the human mind can build cities...transform the world and rewrite all the rules." - Inception

07-19-2011, 06:56 AM	#38
DrunkenLilacs Growing tipsier as we speak Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: California Posts: 310	ENFP :3 __________________ what winter left us (tentative title) ya contemporary http://drunkenlilacs.tumblr.com/ Writing: http://motelsixsixsix.tumblr.com/

07-19-2011, 06:58 AM	#39
missesdash You can't sit with us! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Paris, France Posts: 6,175	@Shady Lane If I had to pick another ENTP here, it would definitely be you! You have the most twisted sense of humor, I love it. I read that we're a type that doesnt make good writers, so I'm glad I'm not the only one __________________ Twitter :: Tumblr :: Flavors.me

07-19-2011, 07:49 AM	#41
strawberryblondie not quite dying Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 859	INTP __________________ Infinite Spaces (YA sci-fi): 71k - 3rd draft Necrosis (YA horror): 55k - NaNo 2012 winner Twitter / Tumblr

07-19-2011, 08:32 AM	#42
NoGuessing Buzz Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: The Land of the Long White Cloud Posts: 2,306	INTP. I've gotten INFP and INTJ before though, so my F/T and J/P must be borderline. __________________ WIP River Kings Mae's Story (Title to change, but is better than untitled with glaciers) "First lesson, stick em with the pointy end." My blog: http://noguessing.blogspot.com/

07-19-2011, 10:33 PM	#43
Fulk Occasional Contributer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 570	My result was INTP. However, I have a special loathing for this personality test, as a friend of my friend determined themselves to be an INTJ (one of the rarest personality types) and then sought to label everyone else a personality type and expected them to fit into those narrow boxes of personality. __________________ "When the snow falls and white winds blow, the lone wolf dies, but the pack survives." - Eddard Stark, A Game of Thrones

07-19-2011, 10:49 PM	#44
dancing-drama Bad influence extraordinaire. Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: In a big old castle with Bradley James. \| Germany Posts: 226	INFP... according to wikipedia only 1-5% of population. __________________ "If you think you're too small to make a difference try falling asleep with a mosquito in the room." WIPs Flightless - YA/contemporary (16k/70k) Countless Times - NA/contemporary - (4k/65k) Blog Twitter The rest is silence.

07-20-2011, 12:29 AM	#45
Poetic_Justice Pondering affirmation Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Historical Triangle, Virginia Posts: 342	INFP for me

07-20-2011, 12:48 AM	#46
AlwaysJuly slugging through Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 1,141	INTJ here. I tend to feel like these things are almost like astrological signs, though. Yeah, the things said about INTJ types are pretty true of me. I work best independently, think outside the box, don't always get the social dynamic, have high expectations and I wish people made a bit of bloody sense, all INTJ qualities. But I'm pretty sure plenty of people could relate to those things if it were written as their "type", kwim? Still lots of fun, though. It's curious to me that we have so many similar personality types here! Lots more introverts than extroverts too, it seems. __________________ Where you invest your love/You invest your life

07-20-2011, 08:41 AM	#50
Switch-Phase practical experience, FTW Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Neverwhere Posts: 304	I'm INFP.. Sounds right ^^

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