Introverts vs. Extroverts on writing
How do thoughts and writing appear differently between two types of thinkers?
Writing is something that we all like to at least some degree and have to do at many stages in our lives. We may enjoy reading a book published by our favorite author for instance, who happened to write every last page. Or maybe we simply enjoy writing itself, as we write page after page in order to ensure that our ideas are able to flow through out words. After all this is Medium, so everyone on here clearly enjoys writing, reading, or both. Writing is why we are here, and part of what makes us who we are.
But writing can be entirely different for many of us when it comes to actually putting ideas into words. A lot of it stems from our experience of course, and naturally those who have been writing for years will have ideas arise out of nothing a lot faster than others. But to be honest, most of it is dependent on how we actually think and will remain this way throughout a writer’s career. There are two main categories of thinkers which you may have heard of already: Introverts and Extroverts.
Both of these thinkers are very different from each other, and virtually every person comes with the classification of introvert or extrovert from birth. The thinkers operate almost as though they access a particular side of their brain throughout most of their processes. Some may say that introverts are capable of finding the smallest of details, while extroverts are great at focusing on the big picture. But how do we break down their differences when it comes to writing?
Introverted Writing
When it comes to introverts, they tend to be a quiet type of person that seldom speaks if at all. They live mostly in their brains, constantly analyzing their surroundings and sometimes daydreaming heavily upon potential events that could transpire. They think deeply and have to scramble between multiple thoughts before they can come up with a response to a question that someone asks them. Sometimes this can make them nervous because there is more that they are thinking about than just the question that was asked. They may worry that their response may offend the individual that asked the question, or that the answer they provide may shine a dull light of shame over themselves.
But when they find the answer, it truly is one of the most calculated and resourceful responses possible. You can ask an introvert to write about Mount Everest, and they will often take their time to finalize their intended writing. But rest assured that when they have finally completed their masterpiece, they will have not only written about the mountain, but also of every last stone that pieces it together. You’ll have every last detail, and everything will be perfect when you know that an introvert was behind the writing.
They don’t just settle for the best ideas either, but they have a strong sense of pride within themselves as well. They not only want their ideas to be perfect, but also their grammar and spelling as well. An introvert hates spelling and other literary errors and will notice even the smallest typo. They will be the first to fix the error all while double and triple checking the paragraph of the error to ensure no other errors exist within it. They work strenuously, and for long periods of time on their works, but their perfectionist nature will assure you that quality will be awaiting your eyes upon review.
Extroverted Writing
People think of extroverts, and they think of people with absolutely no filter when out in public. These are people that aren’t afraid of how they may seem to others under any circumstances. They are often guilty of outbursts, loud behavior, and disagreeing with their peers in many cases. They almost seem like a savage version of the introvert at first glance, yet there is so much more to them than meets the eye.
They are far more confident and social than introverts and have no problem making new friends or starting a conversation. Unlike introverts who think a lot to themselves, an extrovert might state that this trait is completely absent to them, rarely thinking to themselves at all. Instead, they may talk aloud to themselves, or simply talk with others to replace the art of thinking to themselves. But they have an advantage unlike introverts, in that ideas come easier to them and almost in a surplus. So, while an introvert may have written about a single idea, an extrovert will have thought of dozens more.
You can tell them to write freestyle, and ideas come to their head one after the other. They think about their surroundings, what they saw the day prior, or even past experience, and want to put it all on paper. They love to spare the strain of too many details and will instead simply state the broad facts. If asked to write about Mount Everest for instance, they may write about it and the geographical mountain range and surrounding areas of it as well with the bare minimum of details.
There are two types of thinkers that clearly write very differently from each other. One thinks deeply and puts hours into their writing whereas one writes very broadly and can do so quickly. Of course, they come with a variety of talents, and can be flexible in various aspects. Yet there should be no designation for either type of writer under any circumstances. They should both be given the same chance to write about the same topics. Though their output will be very different, it will still be just as qualitative and designed for a particular audience.
From experience, I can tell you that some readers enjoy fact after fact and extensive detail in a long article published by an introvert. All the same, many readers want a short read that is to the point, and so they turn to extroverts to get on with the point. So now you know a little bit about the two types of thinkers and how they write. I don’t want to put too much further detail into this article, so instead I conclude with a statement.
I am an extrovert
I thoroughly enjoy writing, as it has something that has always come naturally to me. There is no right or wrong to how you write, just what makes you enjoy it the most. Though I enjoy reading the works of others, I can only stay tuned for so long before my attention drifts. I thoroughly enjoy everyone’s posts, but I do admit that I only read the shorter one’s word for word and find myself summarizing the longer ones.
Now I offer a question.
