Bell Curve

Bell Curve

1
5%

You're a "writer." You tell everyone you're a "writer." When filling out your tax return, you list your occupation as "writer." However, the last time you ever actually wrote anything was when you sent a letter to the Department of Water and Power, begging them not to cut your electricity.

2
25%

You're a part-time freelancer. Since you have some background in the insurance business, you mainly write web copy for insurance companies' websites. But the bulk of your income comes from temping.

3
50%

You're a quasi-successful writer. You've tried your hand in a number of things; had some articles published, some short stories, one novel by a small press. Your other writer friends describe you as having "made it."

4
75%

You're a feature writer for a major national magazine. Sometimes you even get to interview celebrities. Gosh, they have so much to say.

5
95%

Your series of children's books have sold hundreds of millions of copies, spurred the production of several films and captured the imaginations of children and adults alike.