The Negative Trait Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman

No one has only positive traits, so weaving in negative traits allows us to create lifelike fictional beings that will take shape in believable ways, allowing readers to identify with them.

A brief introduction covers how negative traits help develop well-rounded characters. – Michael Hauge, Hollywood script consultant and story expert, author of Writing Screenplays That Sell and Selling Your Story in 60 Seconds: The Guaranteed Way to Get Your Screenplay or Novel ReadĪs with the rest of the books in this series, THE NEGATIVE TRAIT THESAURUS is a must-read for all fiction writers. Whether you are searching for new and unique ways to add and define characters, or brainstorming methods for revealing those characters without resorting to clichés, it is hard to imagine two more powerful tools for adding depth and dimension to your screenplays, novels or plays.” “In these brilliantly conceived, superbly organized and astonishingly thorough volumes, Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi have created an invaluable resource for writers and storytellers. Written in list format and fully indexed, this brainstorming resource is perfect for creating deep, flawed characters that readers will relate to. Common characterization pitfalls and methods to avoid them are also included, along with invaluable downloadable tools to aid in character creation. This book’s 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. 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. But the task has become easier thanks to The Negative Trait Thesaurus. THE NEGATIVE TRAIT THESAURUS (A Writer’s Guide to Character Flaws) by Angela Ackerman and Becca PuglisiĬrafting likable, interesting characters is a balancing act, and finding that perfect mix of strengths and weaknesses can be difficult.

The Negative Trait Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman