If you have been anywhere near a twentyfirst century teenager, or maybe even played a game or two yourself, then you will know what cheat codes are. Just in case you don’t: a cheat code is a shortcut or safety switch consisting of a code which is entered during game play. Typically a cheat code will get you out of danger, make you unkillable or grant you powers that allow you to win without much effort.

Originally cheat codes were programmers shortcuts that allowed them to test gameplay quickly and effortlessly while designing and debugging new games. Of course some of these cheats leaked out and gamers began using cheats to pass difficult levels or otherwise modify their gameplay. Eventually a whole industry and subculture grew up around cheat codes.

Of course, using cheat codes is still considered uncool, even though cool people do it in the privacy of their own homes.

Anyway, aside from giving you a gamers history lesson, I wanted to let you know about a cool tool I found that is a kind of “Cheat Codes for Writers” that has collected 1001 character quirks that you can use to add depth and dimension to your fictional creations.

Of course you could just create your own set of character cheat codes, given enough time, and you probably should do that anyway. However there are a few reasons why you should seriously consider buying this collection.

It saves you lots of time
The character quirks may be outside your experience or comfort zone
A fresh perspective may be just the spark you need
Its cheap!

Timothy King is the author who has done all the work and is now sharing it with you at a very low price.

What If You Had a Magic Idea Box…
That Just Kept Pouring Out Character Ideas?

Produce rich, 3-dimensional characters that readers will remember, because you will make readers laugh, cry, and feel for your characters.
Cut your writing time in half (or better), because you’ll know exactly where you are with each of your characters and exactly how to deal with any obstacles that arise.
Permanently overcome a major source of “writer’s block”: not knowing how your characters fit into the story.
Virtually eliminate the frustration of creating characters and the fear that your characters will never be good enough.
Increase your writing prowess, and earn kudos from other writers.
Exercise your creative muscle, and make yourself more creative.
Write fictional characters that people want to get to know and to talk about.
Create characters that intrigue and excite you.