How to Write Antiheroes?

4 Tips for Writing an Antihero
  1. Create a main character who is complex. Think of how you would write a traditional hero. ...
  2. Give your antihero internal conflict. Every great antihero has an internal struggle driving their actions. ...
  3. Don't confuse your antihero with the antagonist. ...
  4. Use supporting characters.

Who are considered antiheroes?

An antihero (sometimes spelled as anti-hero) or antiheroine is a main character in a story who lacks conventional heroic qualities and attributes, such as idealism, courage, and morality.

How do you write an anti heroine?

Make your anti-heroine multidimensional. Give her an external conflict to go along with her internal conflicts. Give her distinct characteristics and a clear voice. Make her selfish, conniving, and ruthless, for example, all while exuding redeeming qualities like being charming or charitable.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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