Writing Villains Kids Will Never Forget

Writing Craft
2025
Featuring Kimberly Dana

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Kimberly Dana explores how villains function in children’s stories, examining why they matter, what makes them memorable, and how writers can balance darkness with imagination and delight for young readers.

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