INTP's are generally uninterested in writing until something captures their curiosity. Once they become involved, INTP's can get so engrossed that they lose touch with the rest of the world. Schools and workplaces are often not hospitable to these iconoclasts; if they aren't careful, INTP's may become quietly cynical. With their powerful ability to focus on a task, most INTP's do their best writing when working alone. If forced to perform in a group tasks they prefer to do alone, such as writing , INTP's may limit their contributions or withdraw entirely.
Below are some of the advantages and challenges INTP's face when writing:
Strengths |
Challenges |
| At their best, incisive, original writers
who cut to the chase. Can find flaws in others’ arguments and correct concisely in writing. Excellent at investigative research. Present information in an original format. Excellent self-starters when engaged. |
When not challenged, may resort to an
overly academic style. May be too dry for the audience or ignore others’ feelings. May not find a "hook" for the audience. May be ineffective with canned formats. Non-starters when not engaged. |
