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Building A Better Villain

Eldred Bird delves into the world of the investigation of serial killers to build a better villain. Learn the five criteria to profile these perpetrators.

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Does Your Villain Have Well-Developed Motivations?

Angela Ackerman Writers are encouraged to dig into their hero or heroine’s past to understand what factors (including wounding events) are steering their behavior and motivation in the story. By doing this we can ensure our protagonist’s goal aligns with the unmet need driving them, tailor challenges that will force them to face specific fears, […]

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