Crafting Realistic Characters: A Deep-Dive into Character Flaws

Timeless, beloved fictional characters have flaws that make them accessible and believable. Even superheroes.

And while a lead character’s flaw or weakness might be major, it doesn’t have to be. It could be a simple lack of patience or an annoying sense of self-importance. Indiana Jones had a major aversion to snakes. In short, you want flaws with which readers can identify.

Such blind spots and weaknesses can do more than just round out characters and make them more realistic. They can also cre...