Archetype Updates

Psychology in Fiction Q&A: Schizophrenic Families
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is intended for writing purposes only and does not represent psychological advice. QUESTION: What would a sibling of a person with schizophrenia function like? What are the traits of a schizophrenic family bind that I used to hear ab

Psychology in Fiction Q&A: Effects of Being Isolated from Men
QUESTION: A young girl is taken prisoner along with a number of her family members. The women are separated and sent to separate prisons from the men, and my character eventually ends up being held in isolation in a nunnery, though not outright treated cruelly. After eight years, after her father wins his rebellion,

Psychology in Fiction Q&A: Partner Abuse
QUESTIONS: 1. What kind of therapy would a teenage girl go through after she's been in an abusive relationship? 2. Are there any books or websites you could recommend for more information dealing with therapy post break-up? 3. Since there is a new love interest in the MC's life, would he be involved in any sessions?  4. Is there a

Do Your Characters Send the Messages They Intend To?
I did quite a bit of driving around town today, and at one point I was on the highway behind a guy on a motorcycle.  He had what appeared to be a wolf tail attached to his back fender.  This led to three thoughts: I saw a bunch of people wearing similar tails at DragonCon. What's with the wolf tails? Is it a Twilight thing?   What exactly is this guy trying to convey by attaching a wolf tail to the back of his motorcycle?  Because I'd bet quite a bit of money