The what kind of writer are you? Test

All possible test results

Modern dramatist

Short, punchy plays will be your strong point. Send them to the Royal Court and see your name in lights. Alternatively, some of them might work better on radio. Read more

Sixth Form Poet

After being thrown out of your band, you kept writing unrhymed self-obsessed poetry about your unrequited love for the head girl / boy, who you have never spoken to. Take this test again in ten years ... Read more

Librettist

Modern opera is the place for you, my friend. Prepare for a life of workshop productions that are never fully staged, and unsuccessful applications to public funding bodies. Read more

New epic poet

Epic poetry has fallen by the wayside of late, but that's not going to stop you. Your vast, experimental works will encompass great world events and span the universe. They'll be more like a soundscap... Read more

Romantic novelist

If you're unfamiliar with the publications of Mills and Boon, now is the time to get reading. You could probably churn out one a month if you really felt like it. They'll be schlock, but they'll pay t... Read more

Copywriter

You've recently moved from writing direct mail to advertising slogans. Well done. Selling pet food and pantyliners makes you hate yourself, but what are you going to do? Internalise your rage, smoke m... Read more

Action film writer

Biff! Pow! Shazzam! You spend your time researching technology and weapons, and you love it. Your creativity stretches about as far as deciding what sort of gun the hero should have, and you wouldn't ... Read more

Literary novelist

The term 'upper-middle-brow' could have been coined for you, with your Booker shortlist nominations and Whitbread Award. You'd love to be on Richard and Judy's list, but you're a bit too fond of your ... Read more