After all the hype, and the moans and groans from Sacha about this book as it started as a tiny zygote (idea) and became an embryo (opinion polls etc.), then a foetus (first draft), through to the time of painful contractions (editing) and labour (publishing), I had to get my hands on a copy! (Actually I got two… Kindle and then the Paperback!)
And I really wasn’t disappointed! Here reads my review, on Amazon and Goodreads.
Star Rating:
Never, as a fledgeling writer, did I think I would ever want/need to read ‘how to’ books regarding writing, much less a book about crafting Villains!
To be honest, in my writing, I have never really thought about the need for a villain, though after reading this book, I realise that they are EVERYWHERE!
Whether in a children’s book, or Science fiction, in Chick Lit or Fantasy, there will be a villain lurking, and now I know how to
a) spot one, and
b) create one!
Sacha Black has, in a mere 13 steps, shown us would-be (and experienced!) writers exactly what our thought process should be regarding those negative characters that are omnipresent in Literature.
Using her immense knowledge of popular characters form both Fiction, TV and Film, she has created a guide that gives you many ‘A-ha!’, ‘Of course!’ and ‘Why didn’t I think of that?’ moments!
A great and simple book to read with so much information, presented in a humorous way.
Definitely one to recommend to all those writers out there!
I didn’t mention them in my review, but the Appendices were fantastic too, I think they are something I will be referring to a lot!
noellekelly
Jun 02, 2017 @ 20:39:36
I’m looking forward to getting my teeth into this 🙂
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Ritu
Jun 02, 2017 @ 20:48:55
Well worth it!
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noellekelly
Jun 02, 2017 @ 20:51:06
Great! Maybe I’ll read some over the bank holiday weekend 🙂
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Ritu
Jun 02, 2017 @ 20:57:02
😊
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Jessica Bakkers
Jun 03, 2017 @ 04:28:23
Me too!!
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Ritu
Jun 03, 2017 @ 08:02:44
You won’t regret it!
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Sacha Black
Jun 03, 2017 @ 08:10:10
I hope you find it useful 😊😊
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Jessica Bakkers
Jun 03, 2017 @ 09:02:53
Thanks Sacha!
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Sacha Black
Jun 03, 2017 @ 08:09:46
Ahhh I hope you enjoy it and find it useful 😊
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Erika Kind
Jun 02, 2017 @ 19:51:32
Don’t forget to take it to the Bash for an autograph!!
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Ritu
Jun 02, 2017 @ 19:54:16
Lol! I plan to!!
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Erika Kind
Jun 03, 2017 @ 12:00:00
😉
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Judy E Martin
Jun 02, 2017 @ 18:05:13
A great review Sis. I am part way through and enjoying it too! 🙂
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Ritu
Jun 02, 2017 @ 18:12:04
I think it will really help!!!
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