Find the Real Reason You’re Not Writing
You haven’t given up. Some part of you still wants this—that writing life, that dream. But something’s been… off.
You think about writing more than you actually write.
Maybe you’ve stopped sitting down like you used to. Or you are opening the laptop, but nothing really happens. You plan to make progress, but then the day disappears again.
And it’s not just time. It’s you, right? At least that’s what your inner critic keeps saying:
- You’re not disciplined enough.
- You’re not inspired.
- You’re too tired or too behind or maybe just not cut out for this.
The truth? Your procrastination has a root. And you can find it.
There’s an internal conflict—often hidden—that’s been pulling you away from writing, while another part of you keeps trying to pull you back. This quiz can help you finally see it.
It’s based on my research into 13 distinct types of writer procrastination. But instead of dumping all the data on you at once, it helps you uncover your core writing conflict—the psychological pattern quietly sabotaging your progress.
Here’s what you’ll get:
✔️ A short 20-question quiz (takes less than 5 minutes)
✔️ A personalized results page that explains your biggest source of resistance
✔️ A simple, actionable tip to help you start moving forward today
✔️ A free download with all 4 core conflict types (and how to navigate each one)
You might even discover that you’re dealing with more than one pattern—and start to understand why “just write more” never worked for you.
If you’re ready to stop stalling and start writing again…
Take the quiz. It’s free. It’s fast. And it’s the clearest first step back to the writer you know you are.
Procrastination Type Quiz Instructions
How to Take the Quiz
Use a pen and paper or notes app on your computer or phone to record your answers. Read each statement and rate how true it feels for you on a scale from 1 to 5, where:
1 = Not true at all
2 = A little true
3 = Somewhat true
4 = Mostly true
5 = Very true
Answer as honestly as possible, and try not to overthink it. There are no wrong answers. Keep track of your numbered answer for each question, as you’ll use these to determine your results. You may want to use a notebook or download the quiz here.
QUIZ
- I often feel drained or foggy when I try to write—even when I care about the project.
- I naturally push back on rules or rigid writing expectations.
- I second-guess my writing decisions and sometimes freeze up entirely.
- I often over-plan or tweak before I’ve made real progress.
- I frequently find myself reaching for distractions instead of getting started.
- I lose motivation when I feel pressured to write—even by my own deadlines.
- I tend to feel overwhelmed when I have too many moving parts in a writing task.
- I care deeply about doing things well—even if that pressure sometimes overwhelms me.
- When I’m in the right emotional space, I can be deeply focused and productive.
- I get excited about new projects, but organizing them into something workable is hard.
- I value freedom and independence in my creative process.
- I feel anxious or tense when I think about starting a writing project.
- I do best when I feel in control of when and how I write.
- I struggle to focus and stay present while writing.
- My writing success often depends on how rested or emotionally balanced I feel.
- I often worry my writing won’t live up to expectations—my own or someone else’s.
- I get excited about ideas but struggle to finish what I start.
- I tend to wait until the last minute to write, and the pressure helps me focus.
- I delay writing because I’m afraid of being judged.
- I’m rich in creative ideas—but turning them into finished work is the hard part.