Essential Guide to Writing a Novel Episode 6: Villains and sidekicks.
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Mar 23, 2022 Learn how to create compelling villains and lovable sidekicks in your novel. Discover the importance of minimizing characters in a scene and the significance of names in writing. Explore the role of names in storytelling and the benefits of basing characters on friends or relatives.
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Creating Compelling Villains
- Create compelling villains with layers, not just one-dimensional bad guys.
- Make them formidable and understandable, giving readers insight into their motivations.
The Role of the Sidekick
- Sidekicks are valuable plotting devices, enhancing friendships and defining the hero.
- Contrasting sidekicks sharpen the hero's image, as seen with Nero Wolf and Archie Goodwin.
Utilizing Sidekicks in Scenes
- Use sidekicks to deliver information through dialogue, making it more engaging.
- They offer alternative perspectives and enrich scenes with varied reactions.