Does your story need an antagonist?
The short answer is yes.
But I think it’s always better not to think in terms of antagonists. Because it’s more of a device that can lead to a paint-by-numbers story.
And that’s precisely what we don’t want.
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We’ll cover:
- Why the standard definition of antagonist is limiting your story.
- The 2 questions you must get clear on to create antagonists that pull readers in.
- The different types of antagonists and how to layer them into your story.
- Plus examples to drive it all home.
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