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.

Lina is a photojournalist studying in a all-girls school discovers the dark truth hidden beneath its “perfect” image, teachers secretly sexually abusing students while the school stays silent. She uses her camera to document the horrors happening around her, using her camera to turn into her voice. As she uncovers more evidence, she risks her safety to expose the truth no one dares to tell.
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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