How to Write an Unforgettable Villain

Well. Spring Break is just about here, which means extra writing time! Today, I have a very fun post about my favorite type of character. If you've spent any amount of time reading fandom blogs, you know how much fans love villains. Don't ask me why; it's just a fact that we love to fangirl … Continue reading How to Write an Unforgettable Villain

The Sequel Game

Hi, everyone!! NaNoWriMo's halfway over, it's less than a week till Thanksgiving, and Christmas decorations are popping up all over the place. (Like, why? I'm a HUGE fan of Christmas, but I draw the line at getting a tree before Thanksgiving.) At the end of this post I'll have a little tip about NaNoWriMo, but … Continue reading The Sequel Game

The Pitiable Antagonist

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