How well do you understand past trauma & the mark it leaves on your character? One Stop for Writers covers common emotional wounds to help you accurately describe a character’s dysfunctional behavior, fears, unmet needs & more:

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Is your character biased? Here's what that can look like as far as their behavior, attitudes, and actions:

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Our next Thesaurus is all about Emotion Amplifiers. This Emotion Thesaurus companion will help you increase your character's emotional volatility so they make missteps and mistakes.

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What personality traits make your character admirable & likable, someone readers relate to and root for?

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