Linda N. Edelstein

Linda N. Edelstein is a psychologist and professor of psychology who authored the Writer's Guide to Character Traits.

Her professional background in psychology informs her approach to character development in fiction writing.

Edelstein aims to provide writers with accurate information about personality and behavior to create believable characters.

She emphasizes the importance of internal cohesiveness in characters and acknowledges that while people are generally consistent, there are exceptions to psychological rules.

Edelstein's work bridges the gap between psychology and creative writing, offering writers a resource for understanding human behavior and applying it to their fictional creations.