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The Negative Trait Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Flaws (Writers Helping Writers Series),New
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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 flawcentric 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 storys cast. This books vast collection of flaws will help writers to explore the possible causes, attitudes, behaviors, thoughts, and related emotions behind their characters weaknesses so they can be written effectively and realistically. Common characterization pitfalls and methods to avoid them are also included, along with invaluable downloadable tools to aid in character creation. Written in list format and fully indexed, this brainstorming resource is perfect for creating deep, flawed characters that readers will relate to.
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- Q: What is 'The Negative Trait Thesaurus' about? A: 'The Negative Trait Thesaurus' is a guide designed to help writers develop complex characters by exploring various character flaws, motivations, emotional wounds, and basic needs.
- Q: How can this book help me with character development? A: This book provides a vast collection of flaws and insights into the attitudes, behaviors, and emotions that can help writers create relatable and realistic characters.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in writing? A: Yes, 'The Negative Trait Thesaurus' is suitable for writers of all levels, offering valuable tools and insights for character creation.
- Q: Does the book include exercises or tools for character creation? A: Yes, the book includes downloadable tools and methods to aid in character creation, helping writers avoid common characterization pitfalls.
- Q: What is the format of 'The Negative Trait Thesaurus'? A: The book is written in a list format and is fully indexed, making it easy to navigate and find specific traits or flaws.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Negative Trait Thesaurus' is Angela Ackerman.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'The Negative Trait Thesaurus' was published on September 24, 2013.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'The Negative Trait Thesaurus' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 273 pages.
- Q: Can this book help with writing both heroes and villains? A: Yes, it explores flaws that are applicable to both heroes and villains, helping writers create a diverse cast of characters.