Writer Unleashed

#189: 5 Ways To Create A More Captivating Antagonist


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Often writers create antagonists who do bad, immoral, sometimes evil things.  They might be abusive or neglectful parents. An enemy. Or an otherworldly foe.

But when you're writing about your most trouble-rousing characters, you don't want to portray the givens. You want to surprise us.  You want to create an antagonist who's unforgettable. 

The stock villain gives the reader a stock reaction. And that's exactly what we want to avoid.

That's why in this episode, I'm sharing 5 ways to create a more captivating antagonist. 

So you can bring more nuance and complexity to your antagonist - and to your story.

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