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Talking about darkness makes most people think of the villain but even the most heroic and 'bright lights' of protagonists have a dark side. If you want to write a convincing story, it's probably a good idea to tap into it and see what you find. The notion of a Shadow self was coined by…
In my previous post, I suggested that the use of psychological typologies is a useful starting point for character creation or when you're stuck in their development. Today, we will have a closer look at the Myers-Briggs personality test (MBTI). Personality tests are controversial to some people. Recently, I talked to a friend of mine…
Continue reading ➞ What is your character’s personality type?
Sorting people into boxes or categories is not something I would usually encourage, but there can be an exception made if you are a writer who is looking for a starting point in character creation. Most of the time, you won't sit at your desk and think up a character. The best main characters just…
