Category Archives: Antagonists
Antagonists Are Real People Too
Antagonists are the sparring partners of the heroes in our novels. Years ago when I began to study fiction, I heard the admonition to make all characters, even the antagonist realistic. Good advice, certainly, as far as it went. The … Continue reading
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Develop Your Antagonist
Too often writers focus on developing their protagonist and forget that the antagonist who puts that character into conflict must also be well developed. The first step in creating a fully-realized antagonist is to be aware that he or she … Continue reading
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