Architect Vs Gardener : What type of author are you? | Mohammed Alfin | TEDxSISJ Youth

Authoring Styles - Authors can be classified into two types: architects and gardeners, similar to being right-handed or left-handed [2][11] - Architects plan every element of the story before writing, enabling well-made plot twists [2][3][4][5] - Gardeners plant an idea and watch as the events unfold, leading to complex characters and storylines [6][7] - Most authors are a mix of both architect and gardener styles, planning some aspects while allowing others to develop naturally [20] Life Strategy - The architect/gardener concept mirrors planning and flowing in life [14] - Planners meticulously plan major life events, but may struggle with unexpected changes [15] - Flowers (or "flowers") go with the flow, seizing opportunities as they arise [17][18] - Individuals tend to be a mix of both planner and flower, adapting their approach as needed [19][20] Key Takeaway - The first commandment of living is to start, similar to the first commandment of writing being to sit down and begin [22]