Writing psychology

Sooner or later, your character is going to get mad. And I don’t mean “mad dog” mad. I mean steam-out-the-nostrils mad. Because anger is such a human emotion, it’s important to be able to portray an angry character without resorting to melodrama. Finding that realistic, human balance isn’t always easy, but it can be made easier if you—the writer—take a few minutes to research this natural, emotional response. So, in today’s post, let’s talk about: What causes anger Physical signals of anger…

True or false: You want to give every person you see crying a big hug? If you chose “True,” you’re a dirty liar. But don’t feel bad—We’ve all experienced the urge to slap some sense in to some sense into a crying figure, we just feel guilty expressing it. But why? Are they ugly criers? Is there something in their tone? Do I see a hint of drool? Or maybe we’re just assholes. Allow me to put that last statement to rest. They are many different forms of crying. With the assistance of some…

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If we don't want to write characters who are too perfect, we have to layer in a few flaws. That means we might be writing characters who are "broken" in some way, and we don't want to get the details wrong. Luckily, I know just who can help us get this right.

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From The Lion King to The Lord of the Rings, every great story features characters that experience sadness. Grief is a natural part of the human condition, and learning to write sadness believably is an integral part of developing a fleshed-out character. Like anger, which we discussed previously, sadness often falls prey to melodrama. A better understanding of sadness—its causes and symptoms—can help writers (like you) develop sadness in a character without resorting to unrealistic…