Writer Unleashed
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#208: Beyond Archetype: How To Write A Fascinating Villain
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Nanci Panuccio
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Season 5
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How do you write beyond the stock, archetypical villain? ? How do you make him or her believable and intriguing?
How do you surprise us?
In this episode, I'm sharing 3 ways to make your villain multi-dimensional and complex, even if he or she's downright evil. You'll learn how to write a villain who fascinates.
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