Writer Unleashed

#32: Five Ways to Avoid the Stock Villain


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How do you avoid writing the stock villain?  How do you move beyond the cliche to create a bad guy that surprises us? That goes against the status quo? 

On today’s episode of Writer Unleashed, we’ll explore 5 ways to create a villain that defies stereotype.

We'll discuss:

  • What readers really want from your villain
  • How to explore what's underneath your character's bad acts
  • Better questions to get under your villain's skin
  • How to tap into your own impulses to write more nuanced and believable villains

Grab your free Character Questionnaire on this free resource page. 

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