Thanks for sharing your process of creating the story. Anya is INTJ. Haha! Yes. INTJs have integrity, but they are generally highly ambitious lone-wolf types. We can be mysterious. We work in the shadows. I like the way that characters were generated and developed. They both have a ruthless and cunning edge to them.
Thanks for sharing the process. What type are you? Lol. I assume it's some kind of NT. At one point, I was considering writing a novel with twelve characters. Each one would represent a Myers Briggs. I spent a few hours developing characters. It was a fun exercise. However, I'm not a fiction writer. I imagined creating a story around the inhabitants of an apartment building. A girl goes missing. All of the tenants become part of the story. One character worked at a fitness gym (ESTP), another was in computer sales, and another was a college student. My favorite character was an INFJ psychic who helped solve the case of the missing girl. The landlord was a vet in a wheelchair with a pit bull who did daily laps in the swimming pool. The tenants didn't take a dip at that time. Lol. It was silly. It’s fun to imagine the exchanges between various types. Sometimes, I analyze types when I'm watching a movie. Looks like you have plenty of material to work with.
You may be right! Performing this whole analysis just now makes it seem plausible I'm not all that different from those author personas.
I think MBTI-based characters could make for a fun story, or a starting point, at least. I tried this a few times (never with 12 types, but with 3 or 4) early on in my AI endeavor. That didn't do much good. Probably because it invites the AI to come up with predictable, uninteresting characters.
The character types prompt started as a gimmick, but it's actually quite useful! Turns out 5 of my last 10 author personas are INTJ. I'm no psychologist, so let me ask the AI what this means...
edit: turns out it gave me a few interesting topics for future stories!
Prompt:
>I asked a group of 10 people to take a Myers-Briggs personality test. These are their results: 5x INTJ, 2x INFJ, 1x INFP, 1x INTP, 1x ENTP. What does this tell us about the group of people? Are they representative of society? What sort of people are overrepresented? What sorts of voices are missing?
Output:
>The results of the Myers-Briggs personality test from your group of 10 people show a strong presence of introverted (I) and intuitive (N) types, with a majority being INTJ (5). This suggests that the group may be composed of individuals who tend to be independent, analytical, and strategic thinkers.
The overrepresentation of INTJ and other NT (intuitive-thinking) types, such as INTP and ENTP, may indicate that the group is drawn from a population with a high proportion of individuals in technical, scientific, or intellectual pursuits. These types are often found in careers that require logical analysis, problem-solving, and innovation.
In contrast, the group appears to be underrepresented in terms of sensing (S) types, who tend to be more practical, detail-oriented, and focused on concrete facts. There are also no representatives of the ESFJ, ENFJ, ESTJ, or ESTP types, which are often associated with more outgoing, people-oriented, and action-driven personalities.
Compared to the general population, this group is not representative of society as a whole. According to various studies, the most common personality types in the general population are ISFJ, ESFJ, and ISTJ, which are not present in your group. The INTJ type, which is the most common in your group, is estimated to be around 2-4% of the general population.
The missing voices in this group may include those of more practical, traditional, and community-oriented individuals, as well as those who are more action-driven and focused on concrete results. The group may benefit from diverse perspectives, including those of sensing types, feeling types, and more outgoing personalities, to provide a more balanced and representative range of viewpoints.
Prompt:
>We are a writers collective. Based on our personality test results, what types of stories do you think we usually write? What types of stories would you guess are underrepresented or missing? End with three concrete short story subjects that our group is least likely to ever come up with (based on their personality types alone).
Output:
>Based on the personality test results, it appears that your writers collective is composed of individuals who tend to be introspective, analytical, and imaginative. The dominance of INTJ and other NT types suggests that your group may be drawn to writing stories that are complex, thought-provoking, and intellectually stimulating. You may be inclined to explore themes related to science, technology, philosophy, and social commentary.
The presence of INFJ and INFP types also indicates that your group may be interested in writing stories that are character-driven, emotionally nuanced, and focused on personal growth and development. These types often bring a strong sense of empathy and compassion to their writing, which may result in stories that are psychologically insightful and emotionally resonant.
Given the underrepresentation of sensing types and more practical, action-driven personalities, it's likely that your group may be less inclined to write stories that are focused on concrete, everyday details, or that prioritize plot and action over character development and intellectual themes. You may also be less likely to write stories that are heavily focused on romance, family dynamics, or traditional community values.
Here are three concrete short story subjects that your writers group is least likely to ever come up with, based on their personality types alone:
* A heartwarming tale about a small-town baker who finds love and redemption through their culinary skills, set against the backdrop of a traditional community festival.
* A gritty, action-packed story about a rugged outdoorsman who must survive a treacherous wilderness expedition using only their practical skills and knowledge of the natural world.
* A sentimental, nostalgia-tinged narrative about a family's annual summer vacation to the beach, focusing on the simple joys and comforts of family traditions and everyday life.
Thanks for sharing your process of creating the story. Anya is INTJ. Haha! Yes. INTJs have integrity, but they are generally highly ambitious lone-wolf types. We can be mysterious. We work in the shadows. I like the way that characters were generated and developed. They both have a ruthless and cunning edge to them.
Thanks for sharing the process. What type are you? Lol. I assume it's some kind of NT. At one point, I was considering writing a novel with twelve characters. Each one would represent a Myers Briggs. I spent a few hours developing characters. It was a fun exercise. However, I'm not a fiction writer. I imagined creating a story around the inhabitants of an apartment building. A girl goes missing. All of the tenants become part of the story. One character worked at a fitness gym (ESTP), another was in computer sales, and another was a college student. My favorite character was an INFJ psychic who helped solve the case of the missing girl. The landlord was a vet in a wheelchair with a pit bull who did daily laps in the swimming pool. The tenants didn't take a dip at that time. Lol. It was silly. It’s fun to imagine the exchanges between various types. Sometimes, I analyze types when I'm watching a movie. Looks like you have plenty of material to work with.
You may be right! Performing this whole analysis just now makes it seem plausible I'm not all that different from those author personas.
I think MBTI-based characters could make for a fun story, or a starting point, at least. I tried this a few times (never with 12 types, but with 3 or 4) early on in my AI endeavor. That didn't do much good. Probably because it invites the AI to come up with predictable, uninteresting characters.
You could write your own story. I'm sure it would be much better. I can also see why you like to play with AI. That could be fun too.
Thank you for reading! 😄
The character types prompt started as a gimmick, but it's actually quite useful! Turns out 5 of my last 10 author personas are INTJ. I'm no psychologist, so let me ask the AI what this means...
edit: turns out it gave me a few interesting topics for future stories!
Prompt:
>I asked a group of 10 people to take a Myers-Briggs personality test. These are their results: 5x INTJ, 2x INFJ, 1x INFP, 1x INTP, 1x ENTP. What does this tell us about the group of people? Are they representative of society? What sort of people are overrepresented? What sorts of voices are missing?
Output:
>The results of the Myers-Briggs personality test from your group of 10 people show a strong presence of introverted (I) and intuitive (N) types, with a majority being INTJ (5). This suggests that the group may be composed of individuals who tend to be independent, analytical, and strategic thinkers.
The overrepresentation of INTJ and other NT (intuitive-thinking) types, such as INTP and ENTP, may indicate that the group is drawn from a population with a high proportion of individuals in technical, scientific, or intellectual pursuits. These types are often found in careers that require logical analysis, problem-solving, and innovation.
In contrast, the group appears to be underrepresented in terms of sensing (S) types, who tend to be more practical, detail-oriented, and focused on concrete facts. There are also no representatives of the ESFJ, ENFJ, ESTJ, or ESTP types, which are often associated with more outgoing, people-oriented, and action-driven personalities.
Compared to the general population, this group is not representative of society as a whole. According to various studies, the most common personality types in the general population are ISFJ, ESFJ, and ISTJ, which are not present in your group. The INTJ type, which is the most common in your group, is estimated to be around 2-4% of the general population.
The missing voices in this group may include those of more practical, traditional, and community-oriented individuals, as well as those who are more action-driven and focused on concrete results. The group may benefit from diverse perspectives, including those of sensing types, feeling types, and more outgoing personalities, to provide a more balanced and representative range of viewpoints.
Prompt:
>We are a writers collective. Based on our personality test results, what types of stories do you think we usually write? What types of stories would you guess are underrepresented or missing? End with three concrete short story subjects that our group is least likely to ever come up with (based on their personality types alone).
Output:
>Based on the personality test results, it appears that your writers collective is composed of individuals who tend to be introspective, analytical, and imaginative. The dominance of INTJ and other NT types suggests that your group may be drawn to writing stories that are complex, thought-provoking, and intellectually stimulating. You may be inclined to explore themes related to science, technology, philosophy, and social commentary.
The presence of INFJ and INFP types also indicates that your group may be interested in writing stories that are character-driven, emotionally nuanced, and focused on personal growth and development. These types often bring a strong sense of empathy and compassion to their writing, which may result in stories that are psychologically insightful and emotionally resonant.
Given the underrepresentation of sensing types and more practical, action-driven personalities, it's likely that your group may be less inclined to write stories that are focused on concrete, everyday details, or that prioritize plot and action over character development and intellectual themes. You may also be less likely to write stories that are heavily focused on romance, family dynamics, or traditional community values.
Here are three concrete short story subjects that your writers group is least likely to ever come up with, based on their personality types alone:
* A heartwarming tale about a small-town baker who finds love and redemption through their culinary skills, set against the backdrop of a traditional community festival.
* A gritty, action-packed story about a rugged outdoorsman who must survive a treacherous wilderness expedition using only their practical skills and knowledge of the natural world.
* A sentimental, nostalgia-tinged narrative about a family's annual summer vacation to the beach, focusing on the simple joys and comforts of family traditions and everyday life.
Much better story than last time. I'm impressed.
Thanks! It's hard for me to gauge quality at this point, having spent a few too many hours generating this stuff. So your comment is very helpful ❤
Okay Anya. Time to play poker with a shark.
There's a whole new story concept I'm seeing there 😄