Book Writing Tips: Quick Tips for New and Seasoned Authors
BOOK WRITING TIPS: Quick Tips for New and Seasoned Authors is a weekly podcast with tips for authors of all levels. Whether you're just thinking about starting to write a book but have no idea what to do, or if you've been writing for a long time and just want some new or different ideas of how to go about it, this podcast will hopefully give some inspiration to authors of all stages.
Book Writing Tips: Quick Tips for New and Seasoned Authors
Episode 35: Writing Great Villains: How to Create Memorable Antagonists Readers Love to Hate
A great story needs a great villain. In this episode, I dive deep into writing great villains and explore what makes an antagonist truly unforgettable. From believable motivations and moral gray areas to powerful backstories and personal stakes, you’ll learn how to create villains that challenge your protagonist and elevate your entire story.
Whether you’re writing fantasy, romance, thrillers, or literary fiction, strong antagonists are essential for tension, conflict, and emotional payoff. I’ll discuss common villain tropes, how to avoid one-dimensional “evil for evil’s sake” characters, and ways to craft antagonists readers can understand—even if they don’t agree with them.
Perfect for authors at any stage, this episode offers practical writing tips, character development strategies, and storytelling techniques you can apply to your next draft right away. If you want your villains to feel real, threatening, and unforgettable, this episode is for you.
Helpful links (some are affiliate links):
Scrivener (the writing software I use)
AlbaArango.com (my website and contact information)
The Ruby Diamond (my NEW RELEASE!)
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