Tag Archives: antagonists

Why I Love/Hate Eucatastrophe?

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Hero–  I’m rather torn on this subject. Villain–  I flat out hate the thing.  Almost as much as not having a name for this skit. Hero–  We can agree on that second problem. Villain–  Hear me out on eucatastrophe.  It … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: I’M EVIL!!!!

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

I was going to do a big post about this topic, but I realized that this could be one that differs from person to person.  So, it’s best for me to start with myself and then open up the floor.  … Continue reading →

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What Makes a Good Villain?

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I’ve been thinking a lot about villains and what makes one popular while others are laughed at.  The answer I came up with is that it really depends on the individual since most villains have fans.  Sure, we live … Continue reading →

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Baron Arthuru Kernaghan: Main Villain in the Wings

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

The titular Warlord of the Forgotten Age is none other than Baron Arthuru Kernaghan who hasn’t made too many appearances on this blog.  Not as many as you would think in the series too.  Being sealed and trapped, he can’t get … Continue reading →

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Heroes Need Villains: 13 Steps to Evil by Sacha Black is Now Available! #writing #bookboost

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Your hero is not the most important character in your book. Your villain is. Are you fed up of drowning in two-dimensional villains? Frustrated with creating clichés? And failing to get your reader to root for your villain? In 13 … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Stopping a Rescue Mission

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Last September, Nyx wrote a list of tips for mounting a rescue mission.  To give the opposing view on this and in the name of equality, we’re going to make a list of ways to stop the good guys.  This … Continue reading →

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7 Ways to Hurt a Hero: Don’t Read If You’re a Hero. Thanks.

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Don’t let the picture fool you.  We aren’t talking exclusively about physical pain and torment.  That’s fairly easy and people have their own preferences.  Some villains go for the bones while others focus on the skin.  I went to Evil … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Using Darker Perspectives

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Let’s just jump right into the list here.  The topic is why writing a few scenes that focus on the villains can help your story.  Again, you don’t see these very often unless the hero or a supporting character is … Continue reading →

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The Many Flavors of Villainy

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Before I get into using a villain’s perspective, I do want to talk about how there are different types of villains.  Time and time again, I see people arguing over who is the better bad guy when the characters in … Continue reading →

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