
The Correct Way to Write Fantasy Character Flaws
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Flaws are the secret to making your fantasy characters relatable and interesting.
Yet most new fantasy writers approach flaws the wrong way.
I certainly made this mistake when I started out! However, after publishing four books and teaching over 200 writers in my programs, I’ve realised there’s a much better way to build meaningful flaws for your characters.
Once you see this, you won’t be able to ever unsee it — and you’ll realise that this approach has created some of the absolute best characters you’ve ever read.
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