Wednesday, May 3, 2017

#IWSG: Writing Research - Emotional Flaws

It's the first Wednesday of the month, which means it's time for an Insecure Writers Support Group post!

http://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/

IWSG Question of the Month: What is the weirdest / coolest thing you've ever had to research for your story.


Oh . . . I research SO MANY FABULOUS things! It's one of the best parts about being a writer.

Lately, I've been researching and studying emotional flaws, which is more interesting the more I learn about it.



Here are two great sites with more information about character flaws:

Fascinating discussion on the topic of flaws. "Every one of us has a fundamental flaw, an immaturity of character, a dark side or negative tendency." More:
http://personalityspirituality.net/articles/the-michael-teachings/chief-features/
(this is also the source for the image above)

List of over a hundred different flaws: http://darkworldrpg.com/character-flaws/




What would you consider your emotional flaw?

Or if that's too personal, what is the emotional flaw of the main character in the story you're currently working on?

7 comments:

  1. Now you've totally got me sidetracked. I want to go read all about this an fill my brain, but I'm going to have to come back. I'm totally a self-depreciator. *sigh* Here's to being a woman and a worrier, eh?

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  2. Great post, Margo!! I'm flagging those sites. My poor hero . . . hangs his head, the self-deprecating fool. I'm at the smack upside the head, get over it, dude, part. Me, I'm a Gemini. I can have multiple flaws at the same time - usually on opposite sides of the spectrum.

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  3. I believe character flaws can make and break a book. Who doesn't love or hate a flawed character? Great Post, and thank you for those sites!!!!

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  4. Oh my, more links to explore! I think I fall into the self-deprecating category, though I've gotten better as I've aged. Still, I have my doubts. :)

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  5. So, I admit I didn't really think of my main character's emotional flaw for my current WIP until just now. (oops) I think he is self-deprecating. One of his friends is impatient and one of his friends is a bit arrogant.
    Great post on this and thanks for getting me thinking!

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  6. Oh goodie, some new distractions. I love distractions. Is that a character flaw?

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