on Anne R Allen:

Let’s assume most of us who follow Anne’s and Ruth’s blog are not kidnappers, rapists, or murderers. Since we’re not, it can be difficult for us to imagine the mindset of characters who commit heinous crimes. So how can we write multidimensional, memorable villains who have more depth than the cartoonish Snidely Whiplash?

Today, let’s drill inside your villain’s head. No, not with the power drill that’s a gruesome staple in horror and slasher films. This approach will be less gory and more surgical.

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