https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/fiction/w/character-development/6851/the-importance-of-character-motivation-when-writing-a-compelling-villainen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/fiction/w/character-development/6851/the-importance-of-character-motivation-when-writing-a-compelling-villainFri, 13 Apr 2018 00:26:36 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:c7f6e77a-c624-42b4-b650-e4c5b76a0cdcMicki Browninghttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/fiction/w/character-development/6851/the-importance-of-character-motivation-when-writing-a-compelling-villain#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Character Development by Micki Browning on 4/13/2018 12:26:36 AM<br /> <div class="asl-wikipage-summary"> <p>Per award-winning author and former law enforcement officer, Micki Browning, the villain&#39;s motivation is the first thing a fiction writer should nail down when outlining or drafting their crime story. It is the motive and the mindset of the person that commits a crime that captivates readers and drives the story forward. The story can differ greatly, Browning says, depending on what that motivation is - whether it&#39;s revenge, love, money, or something else. Other factors to consider when creating a villain include giving your villain redeeming qualities or relatable attributes. Readers will quickly lose interest in a cookie cutter villain. Even the most legendary villains, such as Hannibal Lecter, have likable traits.</p> </div> <div class="asl-wikipage-media"> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-67/The-Importance-of-Character-Motivation-When-Writing-a-Compelling-Villain.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../The-Importance-of-Character-Motivation-When-Writing-a-Compelling-Villain.mp4</a></p> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Crime, video</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/fiction/w/character-development/6851/the-importance-of-character-motivation-when-writing-a-compelling-villain/revision/1Thu, 12 Apr 2018 13:41:22 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:c7f6e77a-c624-42b4-b650-e4c5b76a0cdcMicki Browninghttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/fiction/w/character-development/6851/the-importance-of-character-motivation-when-writing-a-compelling-villain#commentsRevision 1 posted to Character Development by Micki Browning on 4/12/2018 1:41:22 PM<br /> <div class="asl-wikipage-summary"> <p>Per award-winning author and former law enforcement officer, Micki Browning, the villain&#39;s motivation is the first thing a fiction writer should nail down when outlining or drafting their crime story. It is the motive and the mindset of the person that commits a crime that captivates readers and drives the story forward. The story can differ greatly, Browning says, depending on what that motivation is - whether it&#39;s revenge, love, money, or something else. Other factors to consider when creating a villain include giving your villain redeeming qualities or relatable attributes. Readers will quickly lose interest in a cookie cutter villain. Even the most legendary villains, such as Hannibal Lecter, have likable traits.</p> </div> <div class="asl-wikipage-media"> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-67/The-Importance-of-Character-Motivation-When-Writing-a-Compelling-Villain.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../The-Importance-of-Character-Motivation-When-Writing-a-Compelling-Villain.mp4</a></p> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Crime, Subscriber, video</div>