Bullies, Bastards and Bitches - How to Write the Bad Guys of Fiction (Paperback)

Get to Know Your Character's Sinister Side A 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 readersSet 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 story Bullies, Bastards & Bitches is your all-encompassing bad-guy compendium to tapping into any character's dark side.

General

Imprint:	Writer's Digest Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2008
First published:	August 2008
Authors:	Jessica Page Morrell
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	296
ISBN-13:	978-1-58297-484-2
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > Creative writing & creative writing guides
LSN:	1-58297-484-5
Barcode:	9781582974842

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