Characters are the beating heart of a story. Asking key questions about your protagonist and your antagonist will help create stronger, deeper and more believable characters. Last month we focused on the protagonist – and this month we look at the antagonist.
From picture books to young adult fiction, most stories need a convincing, well-rounded and downright brilliant villain for your protagonist to encounter and (usually, but not always) overcome. So how can you create a perfect baddie? Dig deep into your villain with these questions.