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Abstract

Have you ever gotten stuck writing your stories, because your fictional
characters "ran out of steam"?

Have you ever found yourself banging your head against the wall,
thinking you've run out of story ideas?

Have you ever marvelled at others' fictional characters, because they
seem to have such depth and complexity, and thought to yourself, I wish
I could write characters like that?

Let me ask you...

What If You Had a Magic Idea Box...
That Just Kept Pouring Out Character Ideas?

J. Timothy King, Writer, JTimothyKing

"The techniques in this ebook, the result of years of intensive
research, always supply me with more usable character ideas than I
need."

--J. Timothy King,
Writer,
JTimothyKing

From J. Timothy King
Writer, JTimothyKing

Dear Fiction Author,

Why do some writers seem to have a never-ending supply of wonderful
characters? Meanwhile, you struggle with yours. Why is it, no matter
how hard you try, your characters still come out feeling flat?

Here's why: Because those writers, after years of research and
practice, know professional techniques for creating rich, memorable
characters.

I believe character is the single most important aspect of a story,
because if you have compelling characters, you can get away with
numerous mistakes elsewhere in your writing. That's not to say that
character is the only important thing. You still must write
competently, construct a compelling plot, pace your story well, and so
forth. But when you goof--and we all do--great characters will cover a
multitude of sins. Because your readers identify with characters--not
with plot devices--and these readers will be willing to overlook a
foible here and there for the sake of a character they love.

But where does one get ideas to make a deep, interesting character? All
writers struggle sometimes to find the right character traits. The good
news is that character traits are just ideas, and ideas are incredibly
easy to come by. Once you know how to find them, you can have as many
character ideas as you want, because raw ideas are a dime a dozen.

What if you had a magic "idea box," and when you opened it up,
character ideas just started pouring out? What would that do for your
writing? If you had a magic idea box, you could:
* Produce rich, 3-dimensional characters that readers will remember,
because you will make readers laugh, cry, and feel for your
characters.
* Cut your writing time in half (or better), because you'll know
exactly where you are with each of your characters and exactly how
to deal with any obstacles that arise.
* Permanently overcome a major source of "writer's block": not
knowing how your characters fit into the story.
* Virtually eliminate the frustration of creating characters and the
fear that your characters will never be good enough.
* Increase your writing prowess, and earn kudos from other writers.
* Exercise your creative muscle, and make yourself more creative.
* Write fictional characters that people want to get to know and to
talk about.
* Create characters that intrigue and excite you.

Here's the thing: The magic "idea box" is for real. There actually is a
writing tool that can help you do all these things. It's a tool that
professional writers spend years researching, designing, building,
refining. So what is this powerful writing tool? It starts with
something every writer needs, and something you may even have already
started. I'm talking about a character journal. A character journal is
a long list of character traits. Whenever you need an idea, you go to
the journal, and it helps you find the right character trait.

But a tool accomplishes nothing unless one knows how to wield it. And
that is the secret to creating winning fictional characters with this
tool, how to cash in on your character journal. Once you grasp this
truth, you'll appreciate that ideas really are only worth "a dime a
dozen," because you'll have more great ideas coming to you than you
ever thought possible.

I want to kick-start your character journal with 1001 Character Quirks.

Or if you already have a character journal, you can add these character
traits to it. This is a list of 1001 bona-fide character traits, "ready
to use" in your own stories. Traits like:

8. Denies any fact that does not fit into his theory of how things
work.

15. Instantly knows what others feel.

24. Disorganized (but always knows where everything is).

35. Always hides cash in his sock, shorts, bra, etc.

40. Becomes excited at the prospect of watching a movie, skydiving,
eating chocolate, playing the stock market, etc.

59. Always breaks things, trips over things, etc.

63. Feels familial affection for or attraction to cats, horses, cows,
etc.

75. Distrusts people who talk with an accent, have blue eyes, can't
remember his name, etc.

84. Refuses to fight with anyone wearing glasses, smaller than himself,
etc.

90. Insists everyone call him by a different name each day, depending
on his mood.

104. Believes that God is a sham created by the clergy to get money.

115. Always bragging about past accomplishments, even made-up ones.

122. Refuses to use microwaves, cell phones, computers, etc.

138. Rude to everyone.

143. Professes multiple, incompatible religions.

159. Overly sensitive sense of smell, hearing, sight, etc.

163. Hobnobs with a certain person only in private.

174. Always looking for a cure for a disease or condition he has.

188. Shouts "I'm here!" (or something else) when startled.

194. Speaks every errant thought.

209. Upset when faced with a messy room.

217. Tall, but envies those who are short. (Or the reverse.)

223. Never laughs; treats every joke as though it were serious.

232. Always laughs at the wrong things; offbeat sense of humor.

248. Must control everyone and everything.

254. Carries batteries (and toys) with him everywhere.

266. Carries cookies in his purse.

271. Makes Batman noises (e.g. Bam!, Pow!, etc.) at an antagonist to
express anger, dissatisfaction, etc.

284. Has 2 differently colored eyes.

291. Never asks for help; always tries to do everything himself.

305. Knows many facts in his expertise, and always corrects everyone
else.

312. Always sucking on a Certs or lollipop, munching on pretzels, etc.

329. Relates everything to a fable or allegory.

334. Always replies to any email within 24 hours.

347. Nudist.

355. Loves playing catch with kittens.

361. Always uses a handkerchief to touch a public telephone, chair,
etc.

376. Lives to role-play.

385. Reads every newspaper and website; watches every news program.

397. Always gets off on a tangent, tirade, etc.

405. Eats Buffalo-sauce-and-Blue-cheese burgers, mustard sandwiches,
etc.

412. Frequently says the wrong word, makes Freudian slips, etc.

420. Hates to sweat, and is turned off by people who sweat profusely.

434. Can drive at excessive speed, weaving in and out of traffic,
without getting in an accident.

446. Loves to sing "99 Bottles of Beer," etc.

459. Names and becomes attached to stuffed animals, caterpillars,
rocks, raindrops on the window, etc.

461. Takes every question as a criticism (or complement).

473. Always works very hard, but has no concrete goals.

486. Never talks about his past (or future).

491. Insists on remaining the same, even while everyone else is
changing.

507. Always says he worked hard, in order to justify the result of his
work.

514. Feels no sadness, anger, nervousness, etc., but can fake it pretty
well.

523. Wakes promptly at 6 PM; falls asleep at 10 AM.

535. Prattles on about trivia when there are significant matters to
discuss.

544. Willing to do anything for information (if for a greater purpose).

559. Could never accept that his close friend has a fatal flaw, even if
true.

564. Can't swallow pills.

573. Never expresses his feelings about someone else, until they
explode.

580. Becomes depressed unless given a steady stream of positive
feedback.

598. Always faces an emergency by taking command of the situation.

603. Has drawn up a list of transgressions and a revenge appropriate
for each.

618. Turned on by any woman's name (or man's) with a certain sound in
it.

623. Believes Tupperware parties, AA meetings, etc. are actually
planning meetings for a secret underground conspiracy.

631. Always knocking things, leaving things on the floor.

645. One day each week, instead of working in the office, takes his
laptop and works in the park, coffee shop, etc.

656. Brags about a new game he made up using a see-saw.

664. "It'll never make any difference" only strengthens his resolve.

670. Has psoriasis on his scalp, underarms, private areas, etc., and
scratches.

689. Loathes to be photographed.

696. Always treats everyone with respect, no matter their class or
station.

709. Becomes mired in grief when his favorite fictional character dies.

718. Asks for exactly the same thing over and over, even after being
told repeatedly that it's infeasible, impossible, unavailable, etc.

724. Agrees quickly (by silence), but later comes to a different
conclusion.

733. Sees all art as "whatever you interpret it as," including family
photos.

743. Practically gives money away, knowing it will come back manyfold.

755. Brilliant strategist; always seems to have planned for any
contingency.

760. Easily deceived by anyone who uses words he doesn't understand.

774. Always finds an excuse not to tell a woman how he feels about her.

788. Always tweaks what he's already completed, to make it better.

795. Needs to be the center of attention.

809. Accomplished illusionist. (But uses this skill only subversively.)

816. Always looks and acts stupid, but is a passionate master
persuader.

824. His online persona is of a different age, sex, etc.

831. Can find happiness with any lover.

845. Prefers computer sex to the real thing.

852. Loves to wear costume jewelry, tricked out clothing, etc.

867. Raises chickens, pigs, etc.

877. Has a crush on Underdog, Superman, Wonder Woman, etc.

883. Can't stand to do the same thing day after day.

895. Intensely passionate in what they pursue and believe.; frequently
blowing up or screaming because of this passion.

904. Will accept almost anything as "normal," once it is explained to
him.

912. Always wants someone to help him, even with the simplest tasks.

928. Always forms an emotional attachment to fine cars, collectibles,
etc., even if owned by someone else, and feels slighted if the they are
mistreated.

930. Never looks a person in the eye, and always talks in a monotone
voice.

944. Always tries to be nice, and always ends up insulting someone.

959. Always gets others to agree first to something he doesn't want,
knowing it will make it easier to get them to agree later to what he
does want.

964. Loves sailing, motorboating, yachting, waterskiing, etc.

977. Puts maple syrup, salt, butter, etc. on everything.

985. Always offended when he discovers that someone listened to him
just to shut him up (and then didn't follow his advice).

992. Miriam Stockley's song "Perfect Day" makes him cry, feel happy,
etc.

Of course, that's just a fraction of the 1001 Character Quirks in the
list. (Literally, the 100 character traits above are less than a tenth
the entire list of 1001 quirks.)

-

There are various reasons why some writers keep their ideas to
themselves. Some feel a sense of ownership in their ideas. Others are
afraid that someone else will get rich and famous off of their ideas.
And still others realize how hard they work coming up with good ideas,
and don't want others to benefit from their hard work.

But these are just raw ideas, and raw ideas are useless without execution.
You must turn your ideas into real characters and a real story before they'll
be any use to anybody..

1001 Character Quirks for Writing Fiction

"... much more than just a list of character quirks"

As hard as it is to come up with great ideas, the raw ideas are
actually the easy part. The hard part is taking those ideas and turning
them into a story. Because even if you had all the ideas in the world,
ideas can't write your story for you. Only you can do that.

That's why I've compiled this brand new PDF ebook, 1001 Character
Quirks for Writing Fiction, with much more than just a list of
character quirks. It includes:
* 1001 Character Quirks ready to use in real stories.
* The single biggest mistake writers make with quirks, and the secret
to using them effectively.
* 10 ways to enhance character with quirks.
* 12 techniques you can use to generate your own character ideas.
* 8 tips on how to multiply quirks, so you can turn these 1001 quirks
into 2000, 3000, 10000, or as many as you want.
* A 3-stage character-development process you can use to create
realistic and interesting characters.
* A quick-list of 35 questions you can ask to give your character
depth, and which questions not to ask.
* A simple, 5-step writing process you can use to turn any character
into a story, even if you've never written a story before.
* An actual fictional character, soup to nuts, including a snippet
from a finished story starring the character.
* Numerous concrete examples and enlightening anecdotes.
* Free downloads of future editions of the ebook.

On top of that, I want to include a free subscription to my "Writer's
Tips" e-Newsletter. This is full of storytelling tips, tricks, secrets,
and exclusive offers, only available to customers. And I'm including it
free with 1001 Character Quirks.

-

And after all that, if you still don't believe me that raw ideas are only
worth a dime a dozen, I'm ready to put my money where my mouth is.

I want to you to have 1001 Character Quirks for literally a dime a
dozen.

That's the value of a list of 1001 character ideas, right? 1001 quirks
at 10 cents per dozen. But as I said, the ebook is not just a list of
character ideas. It also includes the 3-stage characterization process,
the 35-question characterization quick-list, 10 ways to enhance
character, 12 techniques to generate more quirks, 8 tips on multiplying
quirks, and everything else listed above. And still, that's not good
enough...

Because as part of this introductory offer, on this
never-before-published ebook, I'm slashing 20% off that price. That
works out to only 8 cents a dozen, for 1001 character ideas... or
$6.67.

Satisfaction 100% Guaranteed

This offer includes an 8-week money-back guarantee, backed by
ClickBank's return and cancellation policy. Within 8 weeks after you
order the eBook, if you decide it's not everything I've said it is,
I'll refund your money, no questions asked.

But it's much more likely you'll want to tell others about 1001 Character
Quirks.

As I said, this is the first time this ebook has been released to the
public. That's why I need testimonials from writers like you, who are
eager to be among the first to take advantage of this new writing tool.
1001 Character Quirks for Writing Fiction

"I want to give you a chance to upgrade to the printed version of 1001
Character Quirks--a $14.47 value--for free..."

So as part of this special, introductory offer, I want to give you a
chance to upgrade to the printed version of 1001 Character Quirks--a
$14.47 value--for free, in exchange for a simple testimonial that I can
use in my future marketing.
1. Within 90 days after ordering the ebook, write me a testimonial.
(And I can help you put it together.) I just need a couple
sentences or a paragraph telling specifically what 1001 Character
Quirks did for your writing.
2. Email me the testimonial, and provide shipping for the printed
book, and I'll ship your book to you as soon as I can... (And
"shipping" is only what the US Postal Service charges me to mail
the book. There are no hidden charges. I take care of handling,
packing materials, everything else, including the book itself.)

Actually, there's more, because the printed version of 1001 Character
Quirks also includes a free copy of the ebook. So when you upgrade,
yes, I'll ship your book to you as soon as I can. But you also get a
free download of the ebook PDF, which you can give to a friend.

Time is running out on this introductory offer.

I only need to get enough testimonials to go into a full-fledged
marketing campaign with 1001 Character Quirks. As soon as I'm on track
to get these testimonials, this offer will end. I could drop it at any
time, so act now while you have the chance. Just click the link below
to order your copy through ClickBank. You'll then be redirected to a
page where you can instantly download the PDF file. (You'll need Adobe
Acrobat Reader to read it.)

Yes, Tim. I'd like to take advantage of this special, introductory
offer to download 1001 Character Quirks at the discounted 20%-off price
of $6.67. I understand that I get:
* An instant download of the 1001 Character Quirks ebook PDF file,
which includes numerous tutorials and examples.
* Free downloads of any future editions of the ebook (if there are
any).
* A free subscription to your Writer's Tips e-Newsletter.
* The 90-day testimonial offer, an opportunity to get a free printed
copy of 1001 Character Quirks--a $14.47 value--including a free
download of the ebook I can give to a friend.

I can order the 1001 Character Quirks ebook from your online Web Shop,
and to start the process, I just need to click the link below:

-

By the way, I know that 1001 Character Quirks will help you come up
with as many character ideas as you need, because when I get stuck, the
first place I go is 1001 Character Quirks. The techniques in this
ebook, the result of years of intensive research, always supply me with
more usable character ideas than I need. and I pick the ones I like.

And the best part of all this is that my own stories now excite me
myself, more than they ever did before. I actually feel like I know my
characters, like they're my children. It's a feeling every writer
should experience at least once in his life.

Still Writing...
-TimK

P.S. Because characterization is such an important skill to develop,
1001 Character Quirks will immediately improve your writing, by giving
it an edge that other writers have to work years to acquire.

P.P.S. You never again need bang your head against a wall trying to
figure out what to write, because with the ideation techniques you'll
discover in 1001 Character Quirks, you'll always have the right idea
when you need it.

P.P.P.S. Remember, you can download 1001 Character Quirks for 20% off
the normal price. And on top of that, I'll give you a free printed
copy, in exchange for a simple testimonial. But this is a special,
introductory offer, just until I receive enough testimonials. This
offer could end at any time, so click the "Order" link above, right
now!

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