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Crafting likable, interesting characters is a balancing act, and finding that perfect mix of strengths and weaknesses can be difficult. But the task has become easier thanks to __The Negative Trait Thesaurus.__ Through its flaw-centric exploration of character arc, motivation, emotional wounds, and basic needs, writers will learn which flaws make the most sense for their heroes, villains, and other members of the story's cast. Inside __The Negative Trait Thesaurus__ you'll find: \* A vast collection of flaws to explore when building a character's personality. Each entry includes possible causes, attitudes, behaviors, thoughts, and related emotions \* Real examples from literature, film, or television to show how each flaw can create life challenges and relational friction \* Advice on building layered and memorable characters from the ground up \* An in-depth look at backstory, emotional wounds, and how pain warps a character's view of himself and his world, influencing behavior and decision making \* A flaw-centric exploration of character arc, relationships, motivation, and basic needs\* Tips on how to best show a character's flaws to readers while avoiding common pitfalls\* Down

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Author

Angela Ackerman, Becca Puglisi

Publisher

JADD Publishing

Published

2013

Language

EN

ISBN

9780989772501

Category

reference

Subjects

Fiction, Reference

Rating

4.57 / 5 (650 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14