Depression, this type of energy may not always be seen as negative, yet it is very much negative energy. Why? Because depression leaves a negative impact on a person and those around the person. Although most should know what depression is, for those who do not or lack the understanding of what depression is, let me explain. Depression is a deep sadness that a person has. Sadness is an emotion and very much a part of life. We all get sad at some point or another. What makes depression different is that it’s a deep sadness that a person find almost impossible to remove, and it affects how the person sees themselves and the life they have. It hits their self-esteem, and that can cause a behavioral shift that is very negative and dangerous.
How is this applied to writing characters? First of all, it is the character you are writing about. You want them to be depressed. Research on the subject and understanding its effects can help a writer develop their character better and make their character seem more real. Writing a character that is depressed is not always easy. I find writing an angry person easier because there are a lot of layers to depression. So for me, I first see what layer of depression I want. Depending on how depressed I want the character will affect how I write their behavior. It is always important to research because imagination is excellent and very much needed when writing, but to make a character feel real, sometimes knowing what you write is key. Thoughts?
