Tag Archives: villains

Why Killing Machines Need Friends

Posted on September 18, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve touched on this topic a lot because it’s an essential part of the killing machine hero.  At least I think it is.  This is what can prevent the character from going over the edge and becoming either a monster … Continue reading →

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Two Wolves In A Character: Not Were-Wolves

Posted on September 2, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Many of us have probably heard the story about the two wolves inside you.  It can vary with what each one means, but it’s typically a good one and an evil one.  The one that wins is the one you … Continue reading →

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Return to the Henchmen Emporium

Posted on August 12, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on May 15, 2015.) Welcome, potential evildoer, to the store where we have minions, lackeys, henchmen, fodder, and whatever other human resources you need.  You’re not a cop or a hero in disguise, are you?  Of course not.  … Continue reading →

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Do You Wanna Kill A Character?

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on January 21, 2015.) I was going to be serious and some of these suggestions will be in that category.  Yet I find myself in a silly mood, which means we’ll see what happens.  So what are some … Continue reading →

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Knowing Your Character And Action Scenes

Posted on July 24, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on March 4, 2015.) I’ve talked about writing action scenes before and people still ask for some tips.  Today I’m going to give a few that center on knowing your character.  Some might be repeats from other posts, … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Don’t Anger the Halfling

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I think Teaser Tuesdays are back for a bit since I may have found a treasure trove of teasers from my first series.  This one involves General Vile, so I’m going to keep the villain focus going for a … Continue reading →

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Where Did You Come From?

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Villain 1– “I have come to your world to-” Villain 2– “It’s not my world.” V1– “Oh . . . I didn’t mean you own it. Just a figure of speech from where I’m from. I’m not from around here.” … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Villains From Other Worlds

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

While this is a niche character type, there are probably some tips to making it work.  I mean, advice on any subject is helpful, right?  We’ll see how this goes because 7 might be hefty challenge on this one.  Wish … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Mad Scientist of Shayd

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Surprisingly, I found a once used teaser from Legends of Windemere: Warlord of the Forgotten Age.  It involved Nyder, so I thought it wouldn’t hurt to skip the origins for a week and post this related one.

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Villain From Another World

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve talked quite a few times about heroes who come from another world.  This is the whole ‘Isekai’ genre where a normal person from our world is either transported or reincarnated into a magical one.  Something I stumbled onto a … Continue reading →

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