Are you a quiet person? Are most writers quiet?

KL9999 · Post by **KL9999** » 05 Jun 2019, 13:11

I had a lot of extroverted-type jobs before becoming a full-time writer. I have no idea how I lasted so long in the corporate world because I am an introvert to the core! I feel that the quiet ones are often the most observant, which would make perfect sense that writers fall into that category. I've also noticed that many writers, myself included, shy away from small talk but could sit and discuss books, theory, and certain subjects for hours when in the right company.

Heatholt · Post by **Heatholt** » 08 Jul 2019, 11:06

I am a person who thinks deeply, is constantly observing my surrounds and keeping notes for my writing. However, I am not a quiet person. I am loud and funny and love to make people laugh. So i have to disagree that writers are all quiet. I am definitely an exception to this.

clint_csperry-org · Post by **clint_csperry-org** » 08 Jul 2019, 11:24

I can be a quiet person. Though I tend to thrive better when I am out there doing something with others. My wife and I have volunteered as interpretive hosts at the state parks here in Oregon, we have also volunteered at the Hatfield Science Center in Newport. I realize that when I have spent an afternoon introducing people, mostly children to the marine life that lives off our coast, I seem to have a strong sense of satisfaction. When I am actively writing however, I prefer to keep my head down and focus on the story that is developing on the screen or page in front of me. That too is an adventure that keeps me satisfied. So, to answer the question above I guess my response would have to be ... sometimes. As for others, I do not know.

Inkroverts · Post by **Inkroverts** » 28 Sep 2019, 20:15

It's stereotypical that writers are introverted and think by themselves a lot.
I'm a quiet person and I've yet to find someone who breaks this stereotype haha.

DrequaB_1 · Post by **DrequaB_1** » 07 Oct 2019, 13:06

Yes. I am quite around strangers and even towards my family sometimes. I don't know how to use this website. Can someone please help me?

Post by **Ericq7** » 09 Oct 2019, 12:06

Yes I am quite and keep to myself all the time.

Maria Esposito · Post by **Maria Esposito** » 11 Jan 2020, 09:03

Although I can be quiet at times, I would say I'm quite talkative and I know how to carry a discussion. I just become quiet or introverted when I'm in large groups where I don't know a lot of people, in that case I step back and I let others do the talking.

Nedbrian · Post by **Nedbrian** » 06 Apr 2020, 09:09

Writers are imaginers. I have known many writers and all of them are not near quiet. They always have lots of words spewing from their lips in description for a simple item. They are just so loquacious and never quiet I must say

Sarah Morse · Post by **Sarah Morse** » 08 Apr 2020, 17:21

On the outside, yeah I’m extremely quiet and introverted. I’m a 5 on the Enneagram, meaning that I’m much more of an observer. I prefer to respectfully listen to conversations rather than participate in them. Occasionally I would chime in when I’m talking with my friends about something I’m especially passionate about, like books for example, but otherwise I’m kind of just there with an occasional smile or laugh as I take in the words being said.
Inside my head, however, the words never seem to stop coming. I’m a regular chatterbox when I’m having private conversations with myself. Of course, that’s not always helpful when I’m just trying to get some writing done.

Drakka Reader · Post by **Drakka Reader** » 12 Apr 2020, 13:28

I am pretty quiet, but I don't believe that most writers are quiet. They can be pretty varied, loud and quiet, or even loud only with things they like.

slj3988 · Post by **slj3988** » 01 Jul 2020, 07:41

I am very quiet, especially in public. I've always been introverted. Not exactly the life of the party. I'll be the guy in the corner no one notices. Even as a kid, I preferred my own company. I like to stay in a lot and my hobbies involve feeding the mind. Reading, observing, gaming, listening. Not to say I'm completely anti-social. I'd make all the time in the world for the right person. I think part of what makes writers do what we do is the need to express ourselves in a way that's easier than being socially outward. I'm sort of tied between saying very little unless it's important and spouting randomly when something that comes to mind is amusing. As you can see with this monologue, I can pour written words out. In person, you're gonna get a grumble and me daydreaming.

MilaThegoddess · Post by **MilaThegoddess** » 08 Jul 2020, 00:23

It kind of depends on whether or not I’m comfortable around a person. I’m generally quiet and shy when you first meet me but after while you’ll realize I’m quite dramatic

I think most writers and readers are quiet but it’s probably all circumstantial. I think quiet people tend to have more complex personalities.

Imperio · Post by **Imperio** » 08 Jul 2020, 10:46

That's an interesting question because I don't think I'm quiet at all. If asked whether I would be quiet if I had the choice, though, the answer would be yes. I think I've adapted to the fact that the world requires us to be an active, vocal participant to be liked and listened to. But I do think that I am most comfortable when I am quiet and with my own thoughts.

Rodel Barnachea · Post by **Rodel Barnachea** » 26 Jul 2020, 03:56

Yes, I am a quiet person. Introverted, also. I think quite people are introspective, and being introspective could turn you into a good writer. But just because you are quiet does not mean you are a good writer. Same thing goes to loud people and people in-between.

MrsTurner2013 · Post by **MrsTurner2013** » 27 Sep 2020, 10:13

When I am around people, I learn through listening. In a group or crowd I tend to be quiet and listen. I am more open when it is one on one. It depends on who you ask: some people see me as quiet, others say I am a very expressive person.