Bullies, Bastards And Bitches

How To Write The Bad Guys Of Fiction

Description

Get to Know Your Character's Sinister SideA truly memorable antagonist is not a one-dimensional super villain bent on world domination for no particular reason. Realistic, credible bad guys create essential story complications, personalize conflict, add immediacy to a story line, and force the protagonist to evolve.From mischief-makers to villains to arch nemeses, Bullies, Bastards & Bitches shows you how to create nuanced bad guys who are indispensable to the stories in which they appear. Through detailed instruction and examples from contemporary bestsellers and classic page-turners, author Jessica Page Morrell also shows you how to:¿Understand the subtle but key differences between unlikeable protagonists, anti-heroes, dark heroes, and bad boys¿Supply even your darkest sociopath with a sympathetic attribute that will engage readers¿Set the stage for an unforgettable standoff between your hero and your villain¿Choose the right type of female villain-femme fatale, mommy dearest, avenger, etc.-for your storyBullies, Bastards & Bitches is your all-encompassing bad-guy compendium to tapping into any character's dark side.
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Writer
Morrell, Jessica Page
Title
Bullies, Bastards And Bitches
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
Year
2008
Language
English
Pages
306
Weight
476 gr
EAN
9781582974842
Dimensions
222 x 146 x 19 mm
Binding format
Paperback

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