
The Correct Way to Write Fantasy Character Flaws
Published: November 5, 2025
Duration: 8:11
Flaws are the secret to making your fantasy characters relatable and interesting.
Yet most new fantasy writers approach flaws the wrong way.
I certainly made this mistake when I started out! However, after publishing four books and teaching over 200 writers in my programs, I’ve realised there’s a much better way to build meaningful flaws for your characters.
Once you see this, you won’t be able to ever unsee it — and you’ll realise that this approach has created some of the absolute best characters you’ve ever read.