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Man or Monster: Unmasking Villains

The fairy-tale villain is dead. Long live the character with many different faces lurking behind their most sinister mask.

Posted bykwatkinsMay 20, 2024September 13, 2026Posted inFrom the Editor, Writer Life, Writing TipsTags: Agnes Repplier, bad guys, character, character backstory, character development, character traits, characters, coming-of-age, creative development, creative outlet, creative-writing, dark side, editing, Evil Queen, fantasy, female writers, femme fatale, fiction, fictional characters, fictional creatures, from pen to fin, Harry Potter, historical fiction, ides of march, intergenerational characters, J.K. Rowling, literary figures, Mental Health Awareness Month, mythical creatures, origin story, Rudyard Kipling, self-edits, Snow White, storytelling, suspense, The Jungle Book, Treasure Island, villains, word choice, word nerds, write like a boss, writer, writer brain, Writer Life, writer tunes, writer's block, writers, writers supporting writers, writing, writing action, writing community, writing romance, writing skills, Writing Tips8 Comments on Man or Monster: Unmasking Villains

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