tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post4570939644784077387..comments2024-01-05T04:13:16.946-06:00Comments on The Character Therapist: Why The World Doesn't "Get" WritersJeannie Campbell, LMFThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13958943404601029395noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-70240468272423169362015-03-26T23:13:27.848-05:002015-03-26T23:13:27.848-05:00Danyal - YOU GO FOR IT!!Danyal - YOU GO FOR IT!!Jeannie Campbell, LMFThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958943404601029395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-30298961529590695542015-03-21T16:24:14.086-05:002015-03-21T16:24:14.086-05:00I really enjoyed learning that most writers are/we...I really enjoyed learning that most writers are/were INFJs. Now, I feel more proud as an INFJ and have dream to pursue a career in creative writing :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04025357339536366845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-60308153990128812302014-10-01T00:36:45.720-05:002014-10-01T00:36:45.720-05:00Oh damn me. Discard my previous comment, had no id...Oh damn me. Discard my previous comment, had no idea tf I was doing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05135663898768669120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-51558370684145753882013-12-16T23:12:59.545-06:002013-12-16T23:12:59.545-06:00I'm a ESTJ and i'm happy to be the minorit...I'm a ESTJ and i'm happy to be the minority of the writers :D. I'm surrounded by very creative personalities.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01490050223594228113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-29423797128762936632011-10-31T13:29:16.369-05:002011-10-31T13:29:16.369-05:00This is soooo interesting! I love things like this...This is soooo interesting! I love things like this! Also interesting to me is that I'm an ENFJ, so there are only 7% of that type of writer personality. I don't have a shy bone in my body, so I guess I kind of break the mold when it comes to the introverted writer type :) Thank you for posting this, Jeannie!Penny Zellerhttp://www.pennyzeller.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-86520258252067220862011-10-30T23:38:18.067-05:002011-10-30T23:38:18.067-05:00I'm an INTJ and I totally have the "no on...I'm an INTJ and I totally have the "no one gets me" complex and I think I've got some extra odd ball stuff thrown into that personality that even a fellow INTJ decided she didn't quite get me either! Glad to see there's plenty of writers hovering in my corner so maybe I can find someone who understands me in the writer world!<br /><br />And Melanie, I am so glad you are what you are, you are like happy glue for us less socially exuberant. Don't know whether you'll see this comment or not--but I'm glad you're in the writer mix!Melissa Jagearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439765292197683329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-76538218162019519222011-10-30T17:01:19.349-05:002011-10-30T17:01:19.349-05:00Does that mean I can't be a writer since I'...Does that mean I can't be a writer since I'm an ENFP? LOLColleen Coblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00087657015758256361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-23714288020548236342011-10-30T16:47:24.100-05:002011-10-30T16:47:24.100-05:00I'm an ENTP or ENTJ depending on the day -- ne...I'm an ENTP or ENTJ depending on the day -- neither of which is in great supply in either world. And maybe that explains why I can plot or pants. I've done both ways, and it really doesn't bother me in either style.Cara Putmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08316731047954376226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-5740661066365249742011-10-30T16:42:51.237-05:002011-10-30T16:42:51.237-05:00ROFLOL! Well last year I did this test for my son&...ROFLOL! Well last year I did this test for my son's class (he was a college freshman) and my results were that I'm an INFJ. That's the number one personality for writers, eh? That said, next time I wonder why I am writing when it can be such hard work, I'll remind myself that it's my personality. :) I'm called to do it. Hehehehe.Edgy Inspirational Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15907754905383023615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-16736347987383755902011-10-30T15:15:39.128-05:002011-10-30T15:15:39.128-05:00What an interesting idea! The link to this post wa...What an interesting idea! The link to this post was forwarded to me by a writer friend who has been telling me for months about your blog--so happy she finally just got it to my inbox, where all the action happens.<br /><br />It's a nice irony that "the general population scratches their heads at us" while we write because we recognize and understand them. I think INFJs, in particular, have a mindset that drives us to write, and probably write well: introverts tend to be observers, which is the absolute fundamental pre-requesite for good writing; intuitives get life's holographic multidimensionality; feeling types have the empathy and resonance to render others in an honorable way; and judging types can appreciate (or obsess over) the niceties of language, as well as handle structural/thematic/ordering issues that a longer work requires paying attention to.<br /><br />It would be interesting to have a writing workshop based on the MBTI! I'm sure there are ways in which we could all, regardless of type, benefit from developing our opposite Jungian poles.<br /><br />You have created an ingenious niche for yourself. Long ago, I bought a copy of the DSMIV just because I'm interested in psychology, and because it's such an invaluable aid in terms of understanding characters (fictional and real). As a teacher and editor, I am always engaged in some kind of therapeutic work with students or clients, since writing is really about authenticity at some level. It's good to see that a someone (and especially someone with legitimate training!) has managed to turn this natural affinity into a working business. :-)<br /><br />I hope it's okay to link to this article on my own blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-47879728437348708802011-10-27T21:15:17.112-05:002011-10-27T21:15:17.112-05:00Very interesting, Jeannie! It doses explain a lot....Very interesting, Jeannie! It doses explain a lot. Thank you!Cecilia Marie Pulliamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08155201232666678307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-83127707406318884512011-10-26T08:18:49.866-05:002011-10-26T08:18:49.866-05:00Just what I needed, scientific proof that I'm ...Just what I needed, scientific proof that I'm odd. ;)<br /><br />Seriously though, very interesting stuff. I really need to join a writing group - find some more of my people.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09978176432357891953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-22280225829435712162011-10-25T17:16:27.179-05:002011-10-25T17:16:27.179-05:00If you feel "at home" with other writers...If you feel "at home" with other writers, then you have a writer personality, no matter what your "type" is.Story and Logic Media Grouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13317731231950753140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-17698261308017107542011-10-25T06:39:40.915-05:002011-10-25T06:39:40.915-05:00What I found most fascinating about the group I to...What I found most fascinating about the group I took MBTI with was how many were upset with their results.Mary@GigglesandGunshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350818228268801008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-27834182781077255862011-10-24T22:52:51.326-05:002011-10-24T22:52:51.326-05:00abigail, i didn't do a break down for that par...abigail, i didn't do a break down for that particular question. but i did breakdown the types to which writing method they were more likely to have <a href="http://charactertherapist.blogspot.com/2011/10/do-you-fit-plotterpersonality.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>. hope that helps!Jeannie Campbell, LMFThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958943404601029395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-38209048102152469522011-10-24T22:19:41.506-05:002011-10-24T22:19:41.506-05:00It's hard for me to really pinpoint one type t...It's hard for me to really pinpoint one type to call into. I'm always right on the fence between I and E as well as J and P. I flux between ENFP, ENFJ, INFP, and INFJ. It really depends on my mood.McKenzie McCannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707799179783394809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-66306337271077284892011-10-24T21:06:45.995-05:002011-10-24T21:06:45.995-05:00So, are judgers more prone to be plotters and perc...So, are judgers more prone to be plotters and perceivers, pantsers?<br />Perceivers seem to like things open ended.<br /><br />Would also be curious to know if more published authors are judgers than perceivers. As a perceiver, I know I have a hard time finishing manuscripts and keeping with a timeline. My judging friends are better at being on time and sticking with things.Abigailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394240982411593489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-52328308705347782102011-10-24T19:05:10.712-05:002011-10-24T19:05:10.712-05:00Thanks, Jeannie, for helping to explain why I some...Thanks, Jeannie, for helping to explain why I sometimes feel out of place in different situations :-) At least other writers understand!Kenda Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972218446945404475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-54629183521790568902011-10-24T16:13:30.005-05:002011-10-24T16:13:30.005-05:00This makes me feel so much more normal, LOL! Thank...This makes me feel so much more normal, LOL! Thanks for sharing, Jeannie. Interesting stuff!Sarah Forgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101753891967001104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-58955055572850592122011-10-24T15:23:25.989-05:002011-10-24T15:23:25.989-05:00katie and mel -
there is no such thing as "t...katie and mel -<br /><br />there is no such thing as "the" writer personality....just where you fit within the continuum. writers are represented by every type!Jeannie Campbell, LMFThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958943404601029395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-83484006364001149602011-10-24T13:15:03.006-05:002011-10-24T13:15:03.006-05:00Jeannie,
It's so interesting to see that most...Jeannie,<br /><br />It's so interesting to see that most writers are introverts. My personality type (enfp) didn't really fit personality of a writer. So, I guess I'm with Katie...what does that mean;)<br /><br />MelMelanie N. Brasherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16911818530874840829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-54937698608651792232011-10-24T12:45:05.113-05:002011-10-24T12:45:05.113-05:00thanks, miss sharp, for giving betty the link. :)thanks, miss sharp, for giving betty the link. :)Jeannie Campbell, LMFThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958943404601029395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-16853405073695799992011-10-24T12:00:28.664-05:002011-10-24T12:00:28.664-05:00Hi Christine - here's a place you might like t...Hi Christine - here's a place you might like to visit!<br /><br />http://personalitycafe.com/intj-forum-scientists/Miss Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045004653114991953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-88715354832537430702011-10-24T11:47:05.436-05:002011-10-24T11:47:05.436-05:00I'm an INTJ so that makes total sense. It also...I'm an INTJ so that makes total sense. It also explains why I can't finish my book to my satisfaction. My husband and I had not one but two big fights this weekend that centered around writing. I would guess he's an ESTJ. Two TJ's form opposite corners...a recipe for disaster!Nighfalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01745824744507928211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7217391718085448472.post-12436113373825365692011-10-24T10:08:57.987-05:002011-10-24T10:08:57.987-05:00BettyZade - Here's the link Jeannie originally...BettyZade - Here's the link Jeannie originally gave us. After you take the test and get your score it will all make sense! :D<br /><br />http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.aspMiss Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045004653114991953noreply@blogger.com