Best Advice: heroes and villains
Story Nerd · Apr 29, 2026 · 19:41
Story Nerd · Apr 29, 2026 · 19:41
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In the season roundup, we share all our best advice about the speech in praise of the villain (what it is, how to craft it, and why it's important), and constant characters (they're waaaaaay more common than you think!). -V.
The Hook Formula: the works-every-time method for describing your book in a way that captivates readers and makes them beg for more.
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