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.

Two Girls One Crown: Who’s The Real Heiress follows Hailey Kaplan, a wealthy heiress who longs to escape the “nepo baby” label and live a normal high school life. Going undercover, she hides her true identity, only to have Candice Mathis, the daughter of her family’s maid, steal it and present herself as the glamorous Kaplan heiress. Candice quickly rises to popularity, bullying Hailey and fooling the entire school. Choosing patience over exposure, Hailey waits for the right moment to strike back. But when Candice’s lies begin to threaten Hailey’s friendships and love life, the real heiress decides to fight back, determined to unmask the imposter and reclaim her crown and dignity.
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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