Never created a real villain before for any of my work, and although I read a lot, reading a Fantasy book doesn't tell you how the amazing Villain was created. I've read quite a few articles about making them the hero of their own story and being sympathetic. But I haven't read any that gave detailed steps. So do you just create them the same way you do a heroic character? There has been to a point where they change and become that bad person and heroic characters don't have that conflict, or somehow rise above it. Maybe it's in the personality, not in tragic events in their life. I have no idea how to go about doing this and I have two villains in my book. I wanted to develop them first because if I know what they want and what they are trying to achieve it'll make it easier to figure out the events in my plot which I'm struggling with. I'm happy to give information on both my villains if it helps. But I just need some guidance on how to do this. Whether it be links to things to read – whatever help you can give me.
Thanks. It's very much appreciated.
Thanks. It's very much appreciated.