The Seven Deadly Sins Rule of Writing

So, to begin this long overdue post, let's get into the part of 'HIIIII MISSED POSTING BLAH BLAH BLAH'. Nah bro, I've enjoyed running from literally any responsibility, but I got bored of that and was inspired about a week ago and finally got around to doing this. So you're stuck with me for this one...




First off, let's give the title an explanation, shall we? what do I mean by The Seven Deadly Sins RULE OF Writing (RULE OF not SEVEN DEADLY SINS OF WRITING). Ok, so, obviously it's just one rule, and really more of a helpful tip if anything. 




So, say you're creating one of your amazing characters and they're just amazing. too amazing. like, wayyyyy overpowered and absolutely no faults, much like that overachiever you're jealous of right now at ____ (fill in for yourself). So, basically you have yourself some sort of Jesus, but he needs to be flawed because that ain't the kinda character you were wanting and faults make your fans love 'em. 





STEP ONE!


What's the solution?
Pick yourself a sin.




Choices:
Pride
Envy
Wrath
Gluttony 
Lust
Greed
Sloth





Picked one? Good. 






STEP TWO!




Now, down to business. Now that you have a sin picked out, think of the traits that come with these sins that you have observed or know of. If not, I've got a list of links that may be of use to you. Don't worry too much, if you want to change sins to suit your character's personality, go for it. Anything you do here can be undone and redone, so no sweating. 






STEP THREE!



Apply these to your character.





Boom.
You did it.




You go taco, your character is now a lovably flawed character whom will be adored by your readers. This also helps when you're looking for ways to have your characters build throughout the story to become better people. 




OR!





Of course, you could also just start off with a sin and work your way from there instead, similar to how ' Pride and Prejudice' was done. Pick yourself a fault or a sin and just add characteristics, habits, looks, and other things that come with making a character and there you go! 












~Rey Brooks




Pride:
https://careynieuwhof.com/5-habits-that-reveal-youre-a-prideful-leader-5-keys-to-humility/





Envy:
http://www.thebrunettediaries.com/how-to-spot-and-deal-with-jealous-people/



Wrath:
https://iblp.org/questions/what-are-visible-signs-angry-spirit




Gluttony: 
https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090616054849AAwd4pk




Lust:
https://thoughtcatalog.com/caithlin-pena/2015/03/8-signs-that-tell-you-youre-in-lust-not-love/


Greed:
https://knowledge.insead.edu/blog/insead-blog/seven-signs-of-the-greed-syndrome-4624



Sloth:
https://iblp.org/questions/what-are-symptoms-slothfulness