Another word about bag guys or antagonists in your story. Just like your hero/heroine needs goals, motivations and conflicts....so does your bad guy or girl.
So here are some ideas: Romance Revenge Justice Greed Acceptance Respect Fear Desperation Anger Hurt Escape Achievement Persecution Rivalry Discovery Ambition Survival Love Hate Hope Conspiracy Honor Grief Loss Rebellion And this list could go on and on. So jot down your Villians goals, Motovation and Conflicts in your planning book. For everything your hero has to go through your villian should not have things easy at all. Build up the Conflict for your bad guy all through the story because as your hero's struggle ramp up you csn add to the story more by giving your bad guy just as many troubles. Read up on villians and story arc...this will improve your story by leaps and bounds.
