Some may hate to admit it, but EVERYONE loves a great villain. Darth Vader, The Joker, Michael Myers, Thanos, Hannibal Lecter. But how can we get our OWN villains on the list? How can we craft compelling, crazy, sadistic characters that push moral boundaries and make us think about humanity in a different way? It’s easier than you think and trust me, you don’t have to take trips to the dark side. Let’s look at some ways we can create a compelling villain to lift our stories off the page.
Tag: characters
First impression is the last impression: How to introduce your characters
Characters. We spend hours trying to crack them, understand their ins and outs, and what makes them tick. But when we hit the page to introduce them to the world…we’re stuck. Character intros take a little bit of formatting, love, and wit. So if you’re struggling with introducing your babies, here are some quick tips to help you out.
Why don’t people like my characters?
Because they suck. Kidding… but maybe they do. Characters carry your story. There is no way to get around that. It doesn’t matter if you have the best plot ever. If people don’t like your characters, then no one cares about what they’re doing or how they’re affected by what’s happening in your story. So let’s talk about what makes characters likable.