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Lesson 3
Posted by cheryl croasmun on October 17, 2023 at 7:29 pmReply to post your assignment.
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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
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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
LiarPerson 2
Psychopath/Narcissist
Gaslighter
Charming
Selfish
Ignorant
Needy
LiarPerson 3
Narcissist/Sociopath
Vicious
Hypnotic
Race-baiter
Anti-semite
Cruel
Liar
Murderer
Charming to someInteract 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
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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!
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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
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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.”
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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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