Want to write great characters? Be kind to them. Even the vilest antagonist has a heart somewhere deep within. Understand the wounded core beneath the ugly behavior and you will have a well-rounded, fully human being instead of a stereotype. It won’t make the character any nicer in the context of the plot, but it will make your portrayal of that person more affecting, and it will make your book a richer experience for the reader. Compassion is essential, in life and in art.
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