Day 3 Assignment

Andrea Higgins

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November 18, 2021 at 4:42 pm

Andrea Profiles of People

Because of Covid and distance, these profiles are based on a deep memory dive — but can’t be tested in timely interactions for the purpose of this exercise. But I see the value of this process and it will inform my thinking moving forward.

I also found that my sense that I had zeroed in on the correct core traits was confirmed by being able to see the interaction of those traits in my experiences with people: for example, how loneliness led to insecurity, or social and disloyal could be connected.

Person 1

Curious

Compulsive

Lonely

Insecure

Person 2

Social (fun and climber)

Disciplined

Focused

Disloyal

Person 3

Connector

Learning Mindset

Sensitive

Intrusive

Patrick Malone

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November 19, 2021 at 4:56 pm

Patrick Malone Profiles People

What I learned is to look to people I know to discover characteristics. Also, to create characters with different 0pr conflicting characteristics.

CHARACTER 1.

– Talkative: never shuts up, talks over movies, TV show, sports.

– Self-absorbed: when someone tells a story, a joke or an event, he immediately turns the topic back to himself. His tales are always funnier, more interesting, or so he believes.

– Obsessive: He buys numerous newspapers each week and painstakingly clips articles. He saves these in cardboard boxes, has at least 100 boxes. He has another 1,000 newspapers piled up waiting to be clipped. He also saves every telephone message and every email he receives.

– Generous/Helpful: Always offers food and drinks when visited. Helps friends financially.

CHARCTER 2.

– Talkative: He talks over other people.

– Poor listener: When he asks a question, he often doesn’t let you finish answering, but answers it himself.

– Delusional: As a former musician, he talks about famous musicians such as Paul McCartney and Bob Seger, as if he knows them and will be performing with them.

– Generous; Loves to make meals for guests.

CHARACTER 3.

– Analytical: She is always inquiring, asking questions

– Adventurous: Rides a motorcycle, skydives.

– Negative opinion of humanity: Makes lots of negative comments about humans.

– Loves nature: Hikes, grows vegetable and flower gardens.

Connie Barr

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November 28, 2021 at 4:26 am

Creative
Mastery Lesson 3 assignment

Connie’s
Profiles of People

What
I learned from this exercise that will improve my writing is viewing
character traits from this perspective will help me create richer,
more layered characters going forward and ramp up the interest in
existing characters I have already crafted.

Person
#1

Super
sensitive

Self-centered,
but pretends to be other -focused

Emotionally
damaged from childhood abuse and has never moved past it.

Afraid,
but presents a confident demeanor to the world

Person
#2

Arrogant

Controlling

Relentless

Devoted
to self-improvement

Person
#3

Bossy

Crazy
Stubborn

Creative
in a very controlled manner

Thoughtful,
kind and loving

Ruthie Harris

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January 27, 2022 at 12:15 am

Ruthie Profiles People

What I learned: It’s intriguing to deep dive into the traits of someone you know, especially if you don’t care for them. This makes it challenging but necessary to think of a positive trait! (Again, due to Covid, this is from memory as opposed to IRL.)

Person 1.

Sneaky

Two-faced

Stubborn

Charming (superficially so)

When questioned on why they had not completed a task, they willfully suggested it was never going to happen. (Stubborn)

Person 2.

Argumentative

Self-centered

(Overly) Sensitive

Passionate

It was always very hard to get a word in edgewise, the conversation soon reverted to them.

Person 3

Entertaining

Dedicated

Natural leader

Social climber

Fun to be around but it’s always about appearances and what’s in it for them.

Kimbal Thompson

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May 12, 2025 at 9:54 pm

CREATIVRE MASTERY Assignment 3
Kimbal Thompson Profiles People
What I’ve learned that is improving my writing is utilizing the core traits of who my characters are.
Person 1:
– Confident: Always aware and presents self well
– Dependable: Always
– Honest: To a T.
– Worried: Something more going on behind the scene.
Person 2:
– Affluent: By inheritance
– Artistic: Extremely
– Mysterious: Unique aura
– Incredulous: Suddenly disappears with no trace and reappears a year later.
Person 3:
Aggressive: annoyingly so
Curious: to the extent of being nosy
Gratuitous; Seemingly
Dishonest: explains above 3 traits

This reply was modified 3 weeks, 4 days ago by Kimbal Thompson.

Artemis Craig

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May 13, 2025 at 3:10 am

Artemis Craig (Deep into Your Characters)

What I learned from this assignment is to really look at what I want to convey about the character that can elevate the story.

Character traits = Person 1
1. Charming
2. Trustworthy
3. Procrastinator
4. Violent temper

Has a smile that pulls you in. Makes you feel they are for you.
Tells the truth and gains your trust.
Waits until the last minute when making major decisions.
Punches walls, breaks windows, windshield, throws tv when angry.

I don’t just like this person, I love them and fear for their safety.
Became a liar, manipulator, never get it done, seeking help
Character traits Person 2
1. Persistent
2. Arrogant
3. Self – doubt
4. Melodramatic

A nag when you’re not moving quickly enough.
Doesn’t mind hitting you over the head with their intelligence.
Hides the secret that they are unsure of themselves.
Pretends to blow up, when the moment arrives to go off they never do.

I like this person, but they test my patience.

Stayed a nag, toned down the arrogance, revealed the secret, still melodramatic.

Character traits Person 3
1. Dramatic
2. Angry
3. Sacrificial
4. Know- it- all

Over the top when met with push back
Lashes out aggressively when challenged
Puts themselves in position to be needed
Knows everything about any situation.

I don’t like this person at all.

Became even more dramatic, anger hides their cowardice, wants to be liked, doesn’t know crap.

Claudia Wolfkind

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May 13, 2025 at 10:24 pm

Claudia's Profiles of People

What I learned that will help my writing: The deeper you go with your character's traits, especially when you push for extremes, the more interesting and evocative the character will be.

Person One:

Rescuer
Impulsive
Speaks too fast
Jumps to conclusions

Person Two:

Loud and Boisterous
Judgemental
Impulsive
Funny

Person Three:

Lazy
Deceptive
Overly Cautious
Rejects Responsibility

This reply was modified 3 weeks, 3 days ago by Claudia Wolfkind.

carl marshall

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May 28, 2025 at 2:50 pm

Carl marshall
Logline: A face-to-face standoff where the good guy must get certain info from the bad guy before the fight start
ESSENCE: Who hired you to torch the clinic

INT. ABANDONED FACTORY – NIGHT

JOHN (40s), steps into view — his boots crunching over broken glass.His hand rests on the butt of his holstered gun, but he doesn’t draw.

NICK (30s), slick, confident, sits casually on a steel crate, spinning a coin. He smiles — the grin of a man who’s always five moves ahead.

NICK
You’re late.

JOHN
I waited to see if you’d bring backup.

NICK
I did. But they got bored. Left when they realized you weren’t dumb enough to walk into a trap.

JOHN
Just dumb enough to think you’d talk.

Nick flips the coin. It clatters on the concrete.

NICK
What do you want, John? Closure? A confession?

JOHN
The name. Who hired you to torch the clinic.

NICK chuckles, leans forward, elbows on knees.

NICK
Still playing hero. The kids were already gone.
You lost nothing but a lie you liked believing.

JOHN
The nurse died. She was pregnant.

Nick’s grin flickers — just briefly.

NICK
Collateral. You think anyone cares? The world’s not split into villains and saints. We’re all just players.
JOHN
Then play careful. You’ve got five minutes
before I stop asking.

John steps closer. Tension coils between them like a wire pulled taut. Nick slowly stands.

NICK
You always thought pain got you answers.
But you’re not that guy anymore. You’re soft now.

JOHN
Try me.

Nick paces slowly, drawing a folded paper from his pocket — dangling it between two fingers.

NICK
You want the name? Fine. But let’s trade.
You answer one question.

JOHN
Not a game I play.

NICK
Then you don’t want it bad enough.

John stares — measuring him. Finally:

JOHN
Ask.

NICK
Why did you leave her?

John’s shoulders tense. Nick watches like a hawk.

JOHN
Because I knew what I’d become if I stayed.

NICK
That’s the best lie you’ve ever told.

Nick tosses the paper. It flutters to the ground. John doesn’t look at it.

NICK (CONT’D)
Now you have your name. But here’s the real trick —
it won’t help you. They’re three steps ahead. Always.

JOHN
Then I’ll take six.

John snatches the paper, backs toward the exit.

JOHN (CONT’D)
You were right about one thing. I’m not soft.

Nick smiles again — wider now, darker.

NICK
I’m counting on it.

John vanishes into the shadows. Nick stays in the flickering light, flipping his coin.

FADE OUT.

andrea cabanas

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May 29, 2025 at 7:16 am

Andrea Cabanas: Profiles People

I’ve learned that once you set your characters’ traits, every scene will have more power, particularly their dialogue. I’ve learned and worked with character traits while creating my characters, but now I can see that I haven’t worked so deeply in this matter.

Person 1

An entertainer: she knows how to engage with everyone and is a skilled conversationalist.
Enjoyable, fun: she loves parties.
Insecure: She loves to claim she’s independent, insists she doesn’t feel lonely, and argues she doesn’t need a partner. However, when a profound conversation emerges, her emotional deprivation becomes evident.
Lack of respect: Shows no regard for speaking English with others in a group when there are Latinos present.

Person 2
Charming and intelligent, good at conversation, knows how to engage on any topic.
Persuasive: When she needs something, she’s the kind of person who says she’ll stay at your place for a weekend and ends up staying a week without checking if it’s alright to stay.
Money-driven (or egocentric?): She believes she’s superior to everyone else in her profession, whatever it may be.
Opportunist: She criticises the government’s system heavily, yet does everything possible to integrate into it and gain financially.

Person 3
Entertainer: A nice person, often quite funny.
Extremist: It’s revolting to hear her highly conservative opinions.
Bully: In politics, she transforms into a beast, confronting you aggressively with her words (verbally abusive).
Disrespectful: She doesn’t respect other people’s ideas; she believes she is the only one who is right.

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