October Novel Prep Challenge

Having a conversation with Mumsy that I thought was worth sharing.

Weaknesses are hard. It's hard to admit your own weaknesses, and hard to identify them in your characters because they're like your babies, your children. Strengths tend to be easier to admit.

But the truth is, the trait that is our strength is often also our weakness.

Here are some examples, but feel free to piggyback and offer more suggestions:

Strong = capable of hurting others
Gentle = weak, non-confrontational, lets injustice go unchecked
Intelligent = talks over people, offending and alienating them
Loves intellectual challenge = easily bored
Grounded = little patience for the lofty dreams and goals of others
Humble = low confidence
Makes others feel important = low self esteem
Organized = worrywart
Gets things done = pushy and demanding
Perfectionist = fear of failure

Cheers,
Michelle