What kind of writer are you?

This has been a week of revelation for me.

One, I am nearly addicted to the Internet.  Blugh.
Two, there is a Tennessee girl blogging in California and she wrote a post that may have changed my life.
Three, that post brought me to the Plot Whisperer, who also may be a contributor to future success.
Four, I am not a 'Dramatic Action' writer.  Whoa.

I say whoa because of the implications.  Are people still reading character-based novels?  Are emotionally driven characters still succeeding in the world of literature?  God, I hope so!

But perhaps I shouldn't say 'whoa,' because it really isn't a surprise.  I can write you ten book intros that will knock you flat.  The emotion and dramatic picture drawn will pull you in and push your forward.  But when it comes to plotting them out and mapping the action, I stop.  I am met with a blaring stop sign that halts me in my tracks.

The Tenneessee Girl blogs at A Squirrel Amongst Lions and the post that may have changed my life (or at least brought a lightbulb moment) can be found here.  It is about plot mapping, something I do so poorly.  I suggest you check out the link and the links embedded in her post.

You can reach the Plot Whisperer through her site, but finding out what kind of writer you are, you can reach here.  I found it very informative and not at all surprising,  I will be interested to know what you think of the link and your answers.

I intended this to be a much more profound wrap-up to my week away from blogging, but I am exhausted and at the end of a three-day migraine, so I leave you with this:

JD Salinger

1919-2010

Oh, that we could all write just one book, and it be that book.  Enjoy the peace for which you have always longed, Mr. Salinger.