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.

Late at night, a screenwriter recollects an unpleasant encounter with the receptionist of the motel he is staying at. As this memory haunts him, his thoughts blur with the story he is writing.
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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