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How to Write a More Compelling Villain

Posted on November 18, 2022November 30, 2022 by Stace Dumoski

faint image of a shadowy person with text that reads Who Lurks in the Shadow? The key to creating a more compelling villain has more to do with your protagonist than you think.

As a fantasy novelist and editor, I have spent a lot of time reading books and writing sites to learn as much as I can about my craft (and trying