Writing Great Villains: Why They Shouldn't Be Sympathetic
Writing great villains is about striking a balance between charming and evil, so we love them but also love to see them lose.

When there's nothing else to do but to stay out of the sun, the studs of 'Mojave Heat' will show you how it's done.
Writing great villains is about striking a balance between charming and evil, so we love them but also love to see them lose.
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