THE INNER CRITIC QUIZ

The inner critic is a voice in your head, an instinct, or sometimes a habit or learned behaviour that tries to keep you safe. For a lot of writers it’s on blast, shouting over our dreams, and interrupting our writing! Rude!

Take the quiz to notice ways your inner critic might be draining your creative energy away. Be sure to click results for tips on how you can write with more ease and enjoyment!

Is your inner critic derailing your writing practice?

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How satisfied are you with your writing practice?Very dissatisfiedA bit dissatisfiedPretty satisfiedSatisfiedVery satisfiedHow satisfied are you with your writing practice?

When you want to and choose to write you:

a) Turn off all distractions and write

b) Check social media, clean or watch a video

c) Feel really tired all of a sudden

d) Think “writing is hard” or “I’ll never finish/publish”

When you write you:

a) Lose track of time and enjoy it

b) Are easily distracted, or get caught up in research

c) Rewrite what you already wrote over and over

d) Think your writing sucks

When you finish your writing session for the day you:

a) Celebrate and share your progress with someone who supports you

b) Feel frustrated you didn’t write more

c) Feel crushed by how much more you need to do

d) Wonder what the point of writing even is

When you talk about your writing you:

a) Are excited to share with a trusted friend or coach

b) Make excuses or self-deprecating jokes

c) Repeat negative beliefs like “it’s SO hard!”

d) You rarely or never talk about it

How open are you to setting writing goals and/or talking to a writing coach about how you’re going to overcome obstacles and fulfill your dreams?

a) Totally open because I know solid support drives success

b) Sure, but I never get around to it

c) I don’t know! I need to find out more

d) I don’t believe I need help or perspective

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