#character quirks
July’s WritingTipWed! Every Wednesday I post a writing tip on my Twitter! If you want to see these weekly, follow me @/EmilyLaJaunie.
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#WritingTipWed 51 - Every writer has their struggles. Some have difficulty writing dialogue, others descriptions, others world-building. Write what you’re comfortable with first, then fill in what’s difficult. And always be kind to yourself.
#WritingTipWed 52 - It’s obvious, but it takes time to write a novel. It’s completely standard for a book to take years to finish, so don’t worry about how long you’ve been working on yours. You’re writing it, and that’s all that matters.
#WritingTipWed 53 - There are 3 types of character flaws: Minor, Major, and Tragic/Fatal.
Minor: Makes character distinguishable and well-rounded
Major: Impairs/restricts character in some way
Fatal: Brings character’s downfall
Minor ex: Childish, Clumsy, Lazy
Major ex: Arrogant, Envious, Short-tempered
Fatal ex: Greedy, Disloyal, Violent
Some flaws can be minor for one character, but fatal for another depending on how they work around it.
blog.reedsy.com/character-flaws/
#WritingTipWed 54 - Quirks are necessary to create a memorable, relatable character. These can include habits, beliefs, actions, style of dress, etc.
Ex: Always wears a wide-brimmed hat and taps foot when nervous.
masterclass.com/articles/how-to-write-characters-with-believable-quirks#16-common-character-quirks-to-prompt-your-writing
The Rescue Rangers Detective Agency is still going strong. Chip has taken a more laid back approach to things, and let Monty Jack oversee all the cases as Captain. However, Chip still plays a strong role in managing cases, showcasing his deductive reasoning. Monty’s addiction to cheese became bad over the years, and the only way that he can cull it if he smokes cigars. Dale is the hands-on Trace Analyst & Crime Scene Examiner, doing all the dirty work. He also helps out on forensics with the Medical Examiner Gadget Hackwrench (even though his erratic behavior makes one question if he’s the right dude for the job… but he gets the job done, nonetheless). Gadget also handles all case data and is in charge of IT as well. And Zipper is their Informant.
What makes a distinctive Rescue Ranger are the gumshoes they wear. It’s some kind of code they follow.Ftttth This is awesome!
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