Writing Heroes and Villains: A Masterclass in Genre Fiction

By Jackson Dean Chase

Writing Heroes and Villains: A Masterclass in Genre Fiction

Learn to Write Compelling Characters from Heroes to Villains-And Everyone in Between

Bestselling authors and screenwriters know that amazing characters are the key to hooking readers. You can have the greatest plot in the world, but if your characters don't feel real, dynamic, and engaging, readers won't care.

USA TODAY bestselling author Jackson Dean Chase teaches you how to craft unforgettable heroes, villains, and supporting casts for novels, novellas, short stories, and screenplays. Whether you're writing fantasy, sci-fi, thrillers, or romance, this masterclass gives you the tools to develop characters that captivate readers.

Inside, You'll Discover How To: Choose the right hero archetype for your storyCustomize hero subtypes to fit any genre or settingWrite anti-heroes, villains, tempters, false mentors, and traitors-and decide when to redeem or kill themDifferentiate love interests from stakes characters to maximize emotional depthDesign a perfectly balanced supporting cast for both heroes and villainsWrite realistic male characters, including the secret "One Rule" that binds themWrite authentic male bonding scenes that avoid clich sWrite realistic female characters, including the complex "Shame Web" of unspoken rules that define themAvoid common mistakes men make when writing strong female heroesDescribe hair, fashion, and makeup scenes like an expert
More Than Just a Reference-A Complete Character Development ToolkitStep-by-step breakdowns of character archetypes and their narrative rolesProven strategies to craft multi-dimensional protagonists and antagonistsTechniques for balancing character growth, relationships, and internal conflictGenre-specific insights for shaping heroes and villains in any setting
Perfect for Writers of All Genres

This book is designed for writers of fantasy, horror, science fiction, thrillers, romance, historical fiction, and more. Whether you're an aspiring writer or a seasoned professional, Writing Heroes and Villains gives you the insights and techniques to make every character leap off the page.

Expand Your Writing Arsenal-The Ultimate Author's Guide Series

Writing Heroes and Villains is part of the Ultimate Author's Guide series, designed to help writers create stronger stories, deeper characters, and more engaging plots.

Explore more in the series:

The Ultimate Author's Guide to Writing Dynamite Story Hooks - Craft opening lines that instantly grab readersThe Ultimate Author's Guide to Writing Monsters and Maniacs - Create terrifying villains and unforgettable creaturesThe Ultimate Author's Guide to Writing Apocalypse and Survival - Develop pulse-pounding apocalyptic, post-apocalyptic, and zombie survival horror fiction
Start Writing Unforgettable Characters Today

Readers fall in love with great characters. Writing Heroes and Villains gives you the proven techniques to bring your heroes, villains, and supporting cast to life.

Get your copy now and create characters readers will never forget

NOTE: The Ultimate Author's Guide to Writing Heroes and Villains was previously released as How to Write Realistic Characters, How to Write Realistic Men, and How to Write Realistic Women. This "ultimate" edition combines new, revised editions of all three bestselling books into one must-have collector's edition.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 172183639X
• ISBN13: 9781721836390
• Release Date: June 2018
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"