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Today, we'll talk about how to write introverts, extroverts, ambiverts, their differences and how we can include them in writing.
Let's get into it!
A short introduction to the topic…
The terms introversion and extraversion were introduced to psychology by Carl Jung. He believed the two to be a trait in human personality. Throughout the years the understanding of introversion and extraversion developed and changed to what we know today.
There's also ambiversion, which was introduced in the 20's. Some people don't consider ambiversion valid, but I will include it in this post nevertheless.
INTROVERTS
• being around people tires them
• spend more time in their head with their thoughts
• prefer to spend time in solitude
• typically have a smaller group of friends
• probably rather self-aware
• probably dislike being the center of attention
• deeply focus on specific topics
• prefer working in a quiet, independent environments
• may need to think first in order to speak
EXTROVERTS
• typically have bigger friends groups
• love being around people
• spend time focused on external environment
• being around people charges them with energy
• doesn't mind being the center of attention
• often outgoing, enthusiastic and talkative
• make quick decisions
• may need to speak in order to think
• dislike or avoid alone time
AMBIVERTS
• enjoys others, but needs alone time
• can be outgoing in the right context
• depending on mood can enjoy going to a social event and being the center of attention OR staying home to read by themselves
How can we incorporate introversion and extroversion in writing?
Making a character an introvert or an extrovert will have an impact on how they'll make their choices, how they'll think and on their relationships.
Let's take a look at some examples. First, we'll show an introvert:
When writing an introvert, remember:
• they'll probably be rather quiet, overthinking internally
• they'll need to retreat to recharge
• they're probably knowledgeable about their interest
• they rather keep to themselves
When writing an extrovert, remember about:
• giving them enough chances to talk. They'll most likely dominate the conversation
• they're probably going to be the leaders of the group
• they're usually more open to try out new things and adventures
• the body language is rather open: smiling, keeping eye contact, move with hands while talking
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