I can't remember where I read it, but a sound advice given for writing characters is to pay attention to real people. It's not only good for personal growth, but also for writing compelling stories and realistic dialogue. Here are a few things I have noticed that I think are good to incorporate into writing.
- People often do not know when they have offended
- A common flaw is actually a person's strength applied in the wrong situation
- People can have more than one emotion at a time and they may not know how to cope
- People carry emotions from other things longer than we give them credit for. This is why we think they are overreacting and maybe even bi-polar
- We often don't fully develop or understand or philosophy until we see a challenge
- Some focus more on logic while others focus more on the emotion
- It’s normal to fall in love based off physical attraction
- Some people are more interested in loving than being loved. And others are more focused on being loved than giving love.
- Quick Theory: Those who have been in many relationships might be more interested in being loved because they have been broken multiple times. Those who have not been in a relationship on the other hand may be more inclined towards loving
What observations have you noticed that should be on this list? Share in the comments and if I notice something, I'll update the list.
J. D. Nyle
