Bullies Bastards And Bitches

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 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 story Bullies Bastards & Bitches is your all-encompassing bad-guy compendium to tapping into any character's dark side.