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Angela Ackerman & Becca Puglisi

The Positive Trait Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Character Attributes (Paperback)

The Positive Trait Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Character Attributes (Paperback)

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Every character should have good qualities—even the bad guy. Positive traits can make someone admirable, reveal their identity, define how they approach goal achievement, and dictate the moral compass they live by. Part how-to, part brainstorming tool, this writing guide shines a light on 100 positive traits and the ways they will shape a character's actions, decisions, and behavior. Brainstorm the unique strengths that fortify your character against the obstacles they'll face, and win the reader's heart at the same time.

This thesaurus will help you:

  • Develop Unique, Memorable Characters. If you're worried about your story's cast blending together or feeling too similar, The Positive Trait Thesaurus has you covered. With profiles for 100 attributes to choose from, you'll be able to make every character one-of-a-kind.
  • Write Characters Whose Actions and Decisions Make Sense. Characters with specific traits will think and behave in a certain way. Our handy lists of descriptions make it easy for you to write consistent characters whose actions and decisions line up with their personality. 
  • Avoid the ‘Perfect Character’ Trap. Balancing strengths with flaws is a breeze with this guide’s advice on pairing the two, which will empower you to create characters who are relatable but have room to learn and grow.
  • Bring Friction on Board. Happy characters in a happy land make for boring stories. Each entry lists conflicting negative traits that will encourage friction with both friends or foes, allowing you to build a dynamic and captivating cast.
To plan flaws that will offset your character's biggest strengths, we recommend also grabbing a copy of The Negative Trait Thesaurus. 

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