Gollum. The Phantom of the Opera. Draco Malfoy. Severus Snape. What do all of these have in common? They're all antagonists, of course. And, probably, we have another emotion associated with them besides hate. Sometimes, we love to hate the villain (Umbridge, anyone?). If they're evil enough, we might love being terrified. Occasionally, we might … Continue reading The Pitiable Antagonist
Character Empathy
Seeing the World through His Eyes
Some people call it stepping into their shoes. I call it seeing through their eyes. Either way, it means basically the same thing: taking on another's viewpoint, thinking the way they think, seeing the way they see, experiencing things the way they experience them. It's crucial when writing, because every character interprets the story differently. … Continue reading Seeing the World through His Eyes
The Power of Empathy: How to Keep Readers in Thrall
Hi everyone!! Today, I have a very special post... I am absolutely THRILLED to have Angela Ackerman on my blog! She's here to talk about character empathy. So, without further ado, I'll hand things over to her. 🙂 *** Gluing readers to the page. This is a writer’s goal each step of the way, from … Continue reading The Power of Empathy: How to Keep Readers in Thrall
For His Glory Alone 