It takes the average reader 9 hours and 8 minutes to read The Negative Trait Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Flaws by Becca Puglisi
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Crafting likable, interesting characters is a balancing act, and finding that perfect mix of strengths and weaknesses can be difficult. Not only does a well-drawn protagonist need positive attributes to help him succeed, he must also have flaws that humanize him and give him something to overcome. The same is true of villains and the rest of the story’s supporting cast. So how can writers figure out which flaws best fit their characters? Which negative traits will create personality clashes and conflict while making success difficult? Nothing adds complexity like character flaws. 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 twists 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 * Downloadable tools to aid writers in character creation The Negative Trait Thesaurus sheds light on your character’s dark side. Written in list format and fully indexed, this brainstorming resource is perfect for creating deep, flawed characters readers will relate to.
The Negative Trait Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Flaws by Becca Puglisi is 536 pages long, and a total of 137,216 words.
This makes it 181% the length of the average book. It also has 168% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 12 hours and 29 minutes to read The Negative Trait Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Flaws aloud.
The Negative Trait Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Flaws is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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