Using the Enneagram to round out a character is a wonderful way to add depth and meaning to their actions and choices. As a writer, I'm always thinking about ways to help my characters feel more authentic, and to have their journey feel true to actual human behavior. In this video I discuss my process for using Enneagram, the basic descriptions of the 9 types, and apply it to one of the best fictional worlds of all time: Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. We'll go over the basic character traits of each type as well as how they react in stressful situations.
