{"product_id":"the-negative-trait-thesaurus-becca-puglisi-9780989772501","title":"The Negative Trait Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Flaws","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrafting likable, interesting characters is a balancing act, and finding that perfect mix of strengths and weaknesses can be difficult. But the task has become easier thanks to \u003cem\u003eThe Negative Trait Thesaurus\u003c\/em\u003e. Through its flaw-centric exploration of character arc, motivation, emotional wounds, and basic needs, writers will learn which flaws make the most sense for their heroes, villains, and other members of the story's cast. This book's vast collection of flaws will help writers to explore the possible causes, attitudes, behaviors, thoughts, and related emotions behind their characters' weaknesses so they can be written effectively and realistically. Common characterization pitfalls and methods to avoid them are also included, along with invaluable downloadable tools to aid in character creation. Written in list format and fully indexed, this brainstorming resource is perfect for creating deep, flawed characters that readers will relate to.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Becca Puglisi, Angela Ackerman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0989772500\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780989772501\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Jadd Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/24\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.06lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.57d","brand":"Becca Puglisi","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44052182499583,"sku":"9780989772501","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6bfbce57-5fb6-4839-822e-4ee53845da16.jpg?v=1685017403","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-negative-trait-thesaurus-becca-puglisi-9780989772501","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}