Writing Villains Readers Love to Fear

Categories: Character Development | Killers | Villains

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.

To access this content, please sign up as a member.

Check out these other resources:

The Top Things to Know About Writing Legal Matters and the Law

Law, Legal, Writing

Legal details can quietly undermine an otherwise great story. In this session, C.A. Rowland, Erika Stribling, Greg Laird, J.B. Manning, Miranda Darrow, and Paula Gail Benson tackle the legal misconceptions that most often trip writers up. They discuss courtroom...

Top Editing Mistakes Authors Make and How to Fix Them

Craft, Editing, Writing

This session highlights the most common editing mistakes authors make when preparing manuscripts for publication. Led by an experienced author and editor, it offers practical guidance on how to identify and correct these issues to strengthen your writing and improve...

Finding Strength and Purpose Through the Act of Writing

Career, Difficulties, Slumps

Author Jacquelyn Mitchard shares personal experiences with hardship and creative struggle, offering encouragement and practical guidance for writers navigating difficult seasons. This session focuses on resilience, rediscovering purpose, and continuing to create...

Writing Villains Readers Love to Fear

The Top Things to Know About Writing Legal Matters and the Law

Top Editing Mistakes Authors Make and How to Fix Them

Finding Strength and Purpose Through the Act of Writing

Explore

Learn

Ready to join?