Im working on editing a short that I just completed. The character commits some pretty atrocous crimes and I am concerned that I am not generating enough sympathy to make the reader want to follow this crazy woman on her journey.
Is it best to approach subjects like murder and revenge with dark humor? How can you build this character into someone with enough depth that the reader sees through the acts and empathizes with them?
I probably should post a snippet in the post your work part of the forums so its clearer (Im chicken hehe), but id like to start by asking about development patterns to create a likeable character who does dirty deeds.
Any tips?
Is it best to approach subjects like murder and revenge with dark humor? How can you build this character into someone with enough depth that the reader sees through the acts and empathizes with them?
I probably should post a snippet in the post your work part of the forums so its clearer (Im chicken hehe), but id like to start by asking about development patterns to create a likeable character who does dirty deeds.
Any tips?