Often, the personality traits that writers give their characters fall into two main categories: positive and negative. The protagonist is kind, patient, and generous, while the villain is selfish, short-tempered, and calculating. However, the experts at Writer’s...
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Tips From Movies For Writing A Villain Readers Love To Hate | Writer’s Relief
At Writer’s Relief, we’ve been asked: What makes a great villain? Is it diabolical cunning…dastardly deeds…a tragic backstory? Villains who are just as multifaceted and complex as heroes can be extremely memorable characters. A great place to find inspiration is on...
Characters We Love To Hate: How To Pull Off Unlikable Characters
What is it about characters from literature who are awful, miserable, hideous people? What makes them so awesome? The answer is: Brilliant writing. (That and the fact that they’re fictional, as opposed to being the people who live next door!) Writers who ask readers...
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