Thesaurus of Negative Character Traits. A Guide for Writers and Screenwriters

To create a truly vivid and memorable character, it is not enough to endow them with only virtues. It is precisely the flaws, weaknesses, and internal contradictions that make the hero three-dimensional, evoke empathy from the reader, and, most importantly, serve as a catalyst for the internal and external conflicts that drive any plot.
“Thesaurus of Negative Character Traits” is a guide intended to help writers and screenwriters create multifaceted and realistic characters. Each example thoroughly examines the psychology of a specific flaw: its causes (from childhood traumas to false beliefs), characteristic behavior patterns, thoughts, and fears inherent to its bearer. Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi demonstrate how negative traits are connected to the character's arc and how they can become the key to their growth and transformation.