Writing Villains Readers Love to Fear

Thriller & Suspense • Writing Craft
2016
Featuring Ben McPherson, Bryon Quertermous, Karin Slaughter, Lin Anderson, Lisa Unger, Meredith Anthony

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Great villains can make a crime story unforgettable. In this session, authors discuss creating compelling bad guys, using unreliable narrators, handling multiple points of view, and giving each character a distinct voice and motivation that keeps readers hooked.

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