• Christi Falk

    Member
    October 23, 2023 at 5:21 am

    Christi Profiles People

    What I’ve learned that is improving my<br style=”box-sizing: border-box;”>writing is that everyone has a mix of traits. This is a really great way to make characters likeable!

    Person 1-

    Contemplative, Protective, trusting, aloof

    Person 2-

    Callous, calculating, stubborn, loyal

    Person 3-

    Loving, empathetic, wise, clingy

  • Susan

    Member
    October 24, 2023 at 6:12 pm

    Susan McClary’s Profiles People

    ANSWER THE QUESTION – What I’ve learned that is improving my writing is…

    Looking at People’s / Character’s traits helps to understand their processes, their motivations, and their actions. I could not get it down to only four.

    Select three EXTREME people in your life. At least one of them should be someone you really like. At least one of them should be someone you don’t like.

    As I did above, think about the experiences you’ve had with each person and make a list of their CORE traits. You’re not looking to know every single thing about them. You want to get to the heart of who they are — and with extreme people, that is easier to do.

    Name the people Person 1, Person 2, and Person 3, and list their 4 core traits.

    Person 1
    Generous
    Thoughtful
    Rescuer
    Self-deprecating
    Impatient
    Frightened
    Liar

    Person 2
    Psychopath/Narcissist
    Gaslighter
    Charming
    Selfish
    Ignorant
    Needy
    Liar

    Person 3
    Narcissist/Sociopath
    Vicious
    Hypnotic
    Race-baiter
    Anti-semite
    Cruel
    Liar
    Murderer
    Charming to some

    Interact with them, knowing their traits, and see if they respond in a way that is consistent with those traits.

    Post the results of your testing and how their traits stayed the same or changed.

    Stayed the same

  • Anita Daher

    Member
    October 25, 2023 at 4:39 pm

    Title: Anita Daher Profiles People

    “What I’ve learned that is improving my
    writing is….?

    I can’t quite suss out this question with clarity—I may need more coffee—but if I am to ask myself how determining a character’s core traits will improve my writing, it is that not only will the story progress truthfully, but my characters have the potential to be much more interesting in choices and dialogue.

    Person 1

    Comedic

    Outgoing

    Good natured

    Controlling

    Person 2

    Independent

    Exuberant

    Compassionate

    Insecure

    Person 3

    Giving

    Loving

    Loyal

    Obsessive

    Person 4

    Hard working

    Friendly

    Controlling

    Stubborn

    Interacted with one…results EXACTLY as expected, lol!

  • Michael Jones

    Member
    October 26, 2023 at 12:43 am

    M. Morgan Profiles People (bit creepy sounding)

    I learned that the core traits, however defined, will always be present with every interaction in some way. The negative traits might not always surface but because it consistently depicts their common behavior and tone of speaking, you can always see it linger beneath the surface. Nevertheless, if I profiled myself, I doubt I’d like the traits I display vs. the traits I wish I could.

    Person 1 –

    Impulsive

    Attention-seeker

    Deceptive

    Accusatory

    Fun

    Person 2 –

    Impulsive

    Quick-tempered

    Kind

    Helpful

    Person 3 –

    Know-it-all

    Judgmental

    Hard-working

    Arrogant

    Not all these traits emerge with the same weight in every interaction but I think I picked the three that are most calculating and attempting to dominate with their thinking. Not all bad, it depends on the situation and duration of time involved with them. A bit of emendation on each person over the years as some people go through experiences that change them. After all, that’s the hope I wish to convey through the character journey; namely, that they can overcome their flaws, so we too, can overcome ours.

    Characters from a TV Pilot draft:

    Raegan –

    Algophobic (extreme fear of pain)

    Learner

    Caring

    Leader

    Caydrin –

    Arrogant

    Talented

    Athletic

    Responsible (though he doesn’t want to be)

    Kearíel –

    Confidant

    Brave

    Kind

    Protector

    Keeva –

    Adventurous

    Daring

    Preservationist

    Impulsive

    Kynrí –

    Protective

    Loyal

    Friendly

    Strong

    Emmelynne –

    Knowing

    Brave

    Ambitious

    Helpful

    • Anita Daher

      Member
      October 26, 2023 at 12:49 pm

      I like this, Mike: “Nevertheless, if I profiled myself, I doubt I’d like the traits I display vs. the traits I wish I could.”

  • Danielle Dillard

    Member
    October 26, 2023 at 3:16 am

    Danielle Dillard Profiles People

    What I’ve learned is using character traits to make my characters more in depth and intriguing.

    Person 1

    Humorous

    Charming

    Flashy dresser

    Cold

    brash

    Controlling

    Person 2

    Abusive

    Quick tempered

    Confrontational

    Loyal

    Committed

    Helpful

    Person 3

    Con Artist

    Lying

    Manipulative

    Friendly

    Sensitive

    Loyal

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