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Bullies, Bastards And Bitches

Bullies, Bastards And Bitches

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Description
Get to Know Your Character's Sinister SideA 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 storyBullies, Bastards & Bitches is your all-encompassing bad-guy compendium to tapping into any character's dark side.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
306
Release Date:
2008-07-28
Publication Date:
2008-07-28
Publisher:
Penguin Publishing Group
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1582974845
ISBN13:
9781582974842
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
446 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
17 cm
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