Bullies, Bastards And Bitches

Get to Know Your Character's Sinister Side

A 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 story

"Bullies, Bastards Bitches" is your all-encompassing bad-guy compendium to tapping into any character's dark side.