K.A. Emmons | how to write complex and RELATABLE anti-heroes (with story examples) @KAEmmons | Uploaded May 2023 | Updated October 2024, 3 hours ago.
We often hear the phrase, "Anti-heroes are too good to be 'bad' but too bad to be 'good.'" But there's more to these broody, dark, and irresistible characters. In fact, some pretty distinct features go into crafting an unforgettable (and completely lovable) anti-hero. So if you're writing a character somewhere between a hero and a villain... grab a notebook, and let's get into some tips and examples that will help you make your anti-hero SHINE!
Be sure to check out our episode about FLAWED HEROES: youtube.com/watch?v=eKnvBllwuKs&list=PLpI8xqq0IZs4k_WA7cA6qfKw0SbBpueRc&index=30&t=890s
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We often hear the phrase, "Anti-heroes are too good to be 'bad' but too bad to be 'good.'" But there's more to these broody, dark, and irresistible characters. In fact, some pretty distinct features go into crafting an unforgettable (and completely lovable) anti-hero. So if you're writing a character somewhere between a hero and a villain... grab a notebook, and let's get into some tips and examples that will help you make your anti-hero SHINE!
Be sure to check out our episode about FLAWED HEROES: youtube.com/watch?v=eKnvBllwuKs&list=PLpI8xqq0IZs4k_WA7cA6qfKw0SbBpueRc&index=30&t=890s
➡️ Join the Patreon and get access to exclusive live hangout sessions: patreon.com/thekateandabbieshow
✨ DON'T MISS OUR CO-WRITE RELEASE - get on the waiting list here: https://mailchi.mp/kaemmons.com/kate-abbies-co-write-waiting-list
Kate's 7-Day Meditative Journey for Writers: kaemmons.teachable.com/p/writers-reset-7-day-meditative-journey
✏️TAKE ABBIE'S SCRIVENER MASTERCLASS: makeyourstorymatter.teachable.com/p/teachmescrivener
📓GET ABBIE'S FREE WRITING TEMPLATES: eepurl.com/gFYD8z
💻GET 20% OFF SCRIVENER - USE CODE "ABBIE" → https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/117669?link=1570
GET ABBIE'S SCRIVENER THEMES: makeyourstorymatter.teachable.com/p/pack-of-7-custom-scrivener-themes
Buying our books is the best way to support us as artists!
Get my first book, The Blood Race here: amazon.com/Blood-Race-K-Emmons/dp/1521963304/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1659992894&sr=8-1
Get Abbie's book, 100 Days of Sunlight here: amazon.com/100-Days-Sunlight-Abbie-Emmons/dp/1733973311/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1659993030&sr=1-1
Like this episode? Give us a thumbs up, subscribe, and tell us what you thought.
Connect with Kate on Instagram (@lonehawkwriter) or her blog: heretocreateblog.com
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