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Not every villain is destined for defeat. Some steal the show—and the reader’s heart. From the magnetic menace of the Darkling in Shadow and Bone to the twisted charisma of Dexter Morgan, this class dives deep into what makes a villain compelling enough to become the love interest—or the main character.Whether you're writing fantasy, thriller, horror, or dark romance, we’ll explore how to craft morally gray characters who keep readers hooked, blurring the line between desire and danger. This class is perfect for writers who want to explore:
Romantic dynamics built on power, manipulation, or forbidden longing
Villains who take center stage without losing their edge
How to maintain reader empathy for characters who do terrible things
Strategies for showing inner conflict, transformation, or compelling justifications
This class will take place on Sunday, October 19 at 4:30pm EST.
Taylor Munsell’s debut, Touch of Death—a Georgia Peach Book Award nominee—captures her love for stories about prickly girls and the magic of being truly seen. Away from the page, Taylor can usually be found snacking, reading, or chasing adventures both on-screen and off. She calls the misty mountains of North Carolina home, where she writes among the trees.
Not every villain is destined for defeat. Some steal the show—and the reader’s heart. From the magnetic menace of the Darkling in Shadow and Bone to the twisted charisma of Dexter Morgan, this class dives deep into what makes a villain compelling enough to become the love interest—or the main character.Whether you're writing fantasy, thriller, horror, or dark romance, we’ll explore how to craft morally gray characters who keep readers hooked, blurring the line between desire and danger. This class is perfect for writers who want to explore:
Romantic dynamics built on power, manipulation, or forbidden longing
Villains who take center stage without losing their edge
How to maintain reader empathy for characters who do terrible things
Strategies for showing inner conflict, transformation, or compelling justifications
This class will take place on Sunday, October 19 at 4:30pm EST.
Taylor Munsell’s debut, Touch of Death—a Georgia Peach Book Award nominee—captures her love for stories about prickly girls and the magic of being truly seen. Away from the page, Taylor can usually be found snacking, reading, or chasing adventures both on-screen and off. She calls the misty mountains of North Carolina home, where she writes among the trees.