One of the biggest challenges for crime writers is how to give their villains credible reasons to commit their offences, usually murder.
Few people are out and out evil and there are plenty of nuances and subtleties to the business of slaughter! Persuading the reader that motives are credible is vital if a crime novel is to succeed.
To help aspiring writers to address the challenges presented by villainy, crime writer John Dean addresses the subject (among many more elements of writing and with all the tips free gratis) in the Handy Hints section of his new website – search for Handy Hints – Villains at www.johndeancrimewriter.co.uk
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