| Bullies, Bastards And Bitches: How To Write The Bad Guys Of Fiction Contributor(s): Morrell, Jessica Page (Author) |
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ISBN: 1582974845 ISBN-13: 9781582974842 Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group OUR PRICE: $18.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2008 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing - Composition - Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing - Fiction Writing |
| Dewey: 808.3 |
| LCCN: 2008015526 |
| Physical Information: 0.78" H x 6.16" W x 8.96" (1.08 lbs) 304 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Get to Know Your Character's Sinister SideA truly memorable antagonist is not a one-dimensional super villain bent on world domination for no particular reason. Realistic, credible bad guys create essential story complications, personalize conflict, add immediacy to a story line, and force the protagonist to evolve.From mischief-makers to villains to arch nemeses, Bullies, Bastards & Bitches shows you how to create nuanced bad guys who are indispensable to the stories in which they appear. Through detailed instruction and examples from contemporary bestsellers and classic page-turners, author Jessica Page Morrell also shows you how to: -Understand the subtle but key differences between unlikeable protagonists, anti-heroes, dark heroes, and bad boys-Supply even your darkest sociopath with a sympathetic attribute that will engage readers-Set the stage for an unforgettable standoff between your hero and your villain-Choose the right type of female villain-femme fatale, mommy dearest, avenger, etc.-for your storyBullies, Bastards & Bitches is your all-encompassing bad-guy compendium to tapping into any character's dark side. |