Beyond the Villain: Writing Compelling Antagonists
*cue evil laughter* While most of us love a good villain, antagonists can be so much more. Parents, best friends, even the protagonist themselves can make some of the most compelling antagonists. Kat Falls joins Bonnie and Miranda to discuss how to develop well-rounded, multidimensional antagonists.
And remember: Go too far—it's easier to pull back during revisions than it is to heat up a tepid antagonist.
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