Knowledge Base
Personality Theory in Fiction Writing III: Boundaries and Breaking the Rules
When should characters break from their personality type? A guide to believable rule-breaking in fiction.
A Likely Story… Or Not, Depending on Personality Type
Do you believe stories you can’t verify? Your personality type may predict the answer.
Personality Theory in Fiction Writing IV: The Depths of Evil – “Bad Guys”
Cookie-cutter villains bore readers. How personality type theory creates nuanced, believable antagonists.
Chatting with a Purpose: Introverts and Small Talk
Introverts and small talk don’t mix well. Here are strategies to make it less painful.
Under the Weather: Personality Types’ Tendency to Get Sick
Do you feel sick often – or shrug it off and keep going? See how personality shapes illness perception and coping.
Respect My Authority!: Personality Types Who Love to Be in Charge
Do you enjoy having authority over others – or prefer to stay out of the spotlight? The personality of leadership.
Personality Types as Confidants: Who Ranks Where?
Who do people trust with secrets – and who stays on the sidelines? See which personality types become go-to confidants.
The Bucket (List) Is Never Empty: Personality Theory and the Last Third of Life
Research shows seniors are happier than younger adults. Why personality theory matters in the last third of life.
Personality Types with Timetable Trouble
Lose track of time mid-task? Some types need a timer more than others. Which one sounds like you?