I want to write a story or series about a brilliant private investigator with many flaws. I want the character to be an alcoholic and a gambling addict, but I can't right him with out him seeming weak. Does any one have any advice?
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| PrivateInvestgator1 | Tragic Hero |
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I want to write a story or series about a brilliant private investigator with many flaws. I want the character to be an alcoholic and a gambling addict, but I can't right him with out him seeming weak. Does any one have any advice? |
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Apr 24, 2008 - 22 18
Your character reminds me of a character played by the brilliant Robbie Coltrane in a TV series called "cracker". He loved his drink and gambling and had relationship problems. But he was also a forensic/behavioural/clinical psychologist who helped the police.
That was the brilliance in the conflict in his character. The police couldn't do without him despite his weaknesses. I think that is what you need to find in another character. Someone who can't do without him.
PS That should be "write", not "right"
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Mei 31, 2008 - 20 50
Maybe when he gambles or drinks, he gets spurts of how to solve cases or something.