J. J. HannaOct 11, 20194 minThe "Misunderstood" Villain"He's not evil. He's just misunderstood." This phrase floated around the internet a lot during the prime of Loki's Army. I've heard it in...
J. J. HannaJul 3, 20193 minHow to Write a Suspense Novel: Overlapping MotivationsThis post is part of a continuing discussion on How to Write a Suspense Novel. Catch the previous posts: A few specific character...
J. J. HannaAug 16, 20183 minUncommon Motives for your AntagonistIt’s been a little while since I took a moment to talk about villains or antagonists, so for this post, I’m going to suggest some...
J. J. HannaApr 5, 20182 minVillain Types: The Carefree and CruelWe’ve seen them in film. We’ve seen them in books. This villain is evil for the fun of it. They’re cruel for no other reason than that...
J J HannaFeb 21, 20182 min3 Things to Consider when Writing a VillainAs a kid, I was inspired by a commentary on the making of Kung Fu Panda, where Ian McShane, the voice of Tai Lung, says something along...
J J HannaSep 27, 20174 minOn Writing VillainsThere are a few things that the majority of villains have. They have a motive, opportunity, and some connection to the main character,...
J J HannaJul 1, 20178 minJ. J.'s Top Ten VillainsI have always loved villains. They’re ruthless, creative, out of the box thinkers willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish their...