Comments on: Character Trait Entry: Shy

By: Fashion King

Fashion King — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 20:04:09 +0000

The idea of a really shy villain has always sounded fun to me. It’s kinda weird how uncommon that is, at least from what I’ve seen.

By: BECCA PUGLISI

BECCA PUGLISI — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 14:01:01 +0000

In reply to kate. Hi, Kate! We have a few entries that could work, depending on whether or not you'd consider that trait to be a flaw for your character or a positive attribute. Here are the definitions for those entries and where they can be found: Timid (Negative Trait Thesaurus): easily cowed; lacking bravery, courage, and self-assurance Withdrawn (Negative Trait Thesaurus): detached from others, having retreated inside oneself Introverted (Positive Trait Thesaurus): being inclined to explore one's inner mental landscape more so than the outer world All these entries can also be found at One Stop For Writers. I hope this helps!

By: kate

kate — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 02:13:22 +0000

Which guidebook has the “shy” category?

By: Selene Hughes

Selene Hughes — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:26:58 +0000

I’m a little shy myself, so ‘shy’ is easy to write for my MC. But now she’s also absolutely gorgeous and charismatic – despite just wanting to be left alone. Thanks!

By: Susanne Drazic

Susanne Drazic — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:06:41 +0000

Great post. Wonderful examples of shy people in movies. I’ve seen two out of the three movies.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:29:36 +0000

A lot of the super-shy kids I’ve worked with were really loud and controlling at home, so there’s really something to that! Great post!

By: Carrie Butler

Carrie Butler — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 05:40:45 +0000

I adore the idea of a shy character with a booming voice. Quirks can be so entertaining. Great post! 🙂

By: kara

kara — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 02:29:03 +0000

Yes! This is a perfect post for me, my MC’s love interest is shy, and shy is very hard to write! Thanks. 🙂

By: Martha Ramirez

Martha Ramirez — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 17:16:37 +0000

Good tips! Thanks.

By: Heather

Heather — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 16:19:04 +0000

This is good stuff! Just reading the causes and twists gave me idea. 🙂

By: Susan Flett Swiderski

Susan Flett Swiderski — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 13:33:19 +0000

Interesting post. Thank you, dear lady. How about a shy politician or public figure? Wouldn’t THAT be a refreshing change? What’s that saying … better to remain silent and be thought the fool than to speak, and remove all doubt.

By: tracikenworth

tracikenworth — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 11:59:48 +0000

I can identify with this. Definitely a hindrance…