Negative Trait Thesaurus
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Negative Trait Thesaurus

Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi

The Negative Trait Thesaurus is a brainstorming resource perfect for creating deep, flawed characters readers will relate to. Written in list format and fully indexed, this book is a must-have for any writer's toolkit.

The Negative Trait Thesaurus is a brainstorming resource written in a list format that is perfect for creating deep, flawed characters your audience will relate to. It is a fully indexed and extensive list of negative character traits–a must-have for any writer's character development toolkit.

For each trait, there are several possible manifestation options listed, along with associated behaviors and emotions. This book is an invaluable resource for writers who want to create rich, complex characters that readers can connect with on a deep level.

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