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Bullies, Bastards and Bitches: How to Write the Bad Guys of Fiction
By (author) Jessica Page Morrell
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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.
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Publisher | F&W Publications Inc
Published date | 29 Aug 2008
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Format | Paperback
Pages | 304
Dimensions | 229 x 152 x 20mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 490g
ISBN | 978-1-5829-7484-2
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BISAC | language arts & disciplines / composition & creative writing
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