Writer's Guide to Character Traits
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Everything You Need, from Sex to Schizophrenia, to Create Your Characters!
What leads a person to commit white-collar crime? Who has the highest likelihood of joining a cult? Why do children make up friends? What part does a person's birth order have in their decision to marry or not? When does the concept of "mind over matter" warrant concern?
The second edition of Writer's Guide to Character Qualities answers all of these and much additional questions. With the aid of more than 400 quick-reference lists of attributes taken from a variety of behaviors and influences, you will learn how to create distinctive characters whose personalities match to their beliefs and acts, regardless of how normal or mad they may be.
The following is also included in this updated and expanded edition:
• Detailed instructions on how to use the book; • Fresh statistical data to aid in the creation of realistic characters; • Corresponding activities that demonstrate how to utilize the information in your stories; Cross-referencing will be a breeze with the help of the fast reference index. Idea starters will help you get your thoughts onto the paper.
You'll also gain knowledge of common and uncommon psychological, physical, and relationship disorders, explore the thoughts of criminals, learn what it takes to be a professional athlete, scientist, or truck driver, as well as learn what life is like for gang members, suicidal teens, and alcoholics, among other things.
New - softcover - 339 pages - no pictures - August 2006 edition
Writer's Guide to Character Traits
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