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On Writing Morally Grey Characters (That Aren’t Just Your Typical Villains or Anti-Heroes)
For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been talking about writing anti-heroes and villains (if you haven’t checked those blogs out, I highly recommend it). So, this week I thought it would only make sense to talk a bit about morally grey…
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On Writing Villains: How to Write Complex, Compelling Antagonists
Last week, I wrote a blog on writing anti-heroes, so naturally, this week’s blog had to be on writing villains. Villains are interesting, to say the least. I personally like them, especially if they’re written well, or played by Benedict Cumberbatch. But…
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On Writing Anti-Heroes Readers Love (and Hate)
I don’t know about you, but I do love myself a nicely written anti-hero. Seriously. I spent my teens fangirling over Loki and Sherlock. Yes, I am that person. No, I didn’t end up developing a weirdly parasocial relationship with Tom Hiddleston…
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On Writing Unforgettable First Impressions: Your Guide to Introducing Characters
Let’s be honest, characters are the beating heart of any story. In fact, writers spend a lot of hours developing their personalities, their motivations, their desires and so on. And that’s great; you should probably know what your characters’ roles will be…
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Book Talk: What I Read in May
Okay, it’s the first day of the new month, and somehow, I’m actually posting on time. Shocking, I know. Honestly, the only reason I ever keep up with these reviews is because I write them right after finishing a book—while my feelings…
