antagonist

When crafting a story, it’s only natural to focus on the protagonist and what makes them such an important character. But the antagonist is just as important to the story as the protagonist. Without the antagonist, there would be no conflict. Without conflict, there is no struggle. And without...

Side characters are an important component in your story. You want them to be interesting, but not take over the story, right? In this workshop, you’ll learn some tips and tricks to creating useful secondary characters. Lesson One: Basics about secondary characters Lesson Two: The Sidekick –...

Objective: By the end of this week-long workshop, writers will have be able to determine the differences between antagonists and villains and will be able to use this knowledge to create fulfilling and meaningful character arcs for the baddies of their books. Lesson One: Difference between an...

In this brand-new month-long online class, New York Times best-selling author Angela Knight discusses the importance of creating the perfect cast for the kind of romance you’re trying to write. A memorable romance cast is more than the sum of its parts. To create an effective book, all the...