Showing posts with label The Characters We Write Must Have Traits Habits and Flaws. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Characters We Write Must Have Traits Habits and Flaws. Show all posts

Monday, April 22, 2024

The Characters We Write Must Have Traits, Habits, and Flaws


by Ane Mulligan @AneMulligan

I'm a people watcher. I'm sure most of you who are writers do the same. I pick up numerous character traits that way. I even read a cartoon the other day containing a terrific character trait, and I knew it would be perfect for one of my characters in my WIP. 

I keep a list of those I like—both good, bad, funny, and unusual traits. I've gathered these from people I know, things I've seen people do when I'm out and about. I've listed some but I have compiled an exhaustive list for me to choose my characters' traits. Here are a few of those.