Bullies Bastards And Bitches

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.