Whether your character is a hero, villain, mentor, or sidekick, how they show up on the page shapes how your readers connect with them. So why waste the opportunity? Today, we’re talking about how to make your character’s first appearance unforgettable.

A compelling villain doesn’t exist merely to “be bad.” They challenge your hero, force them to grow, and often embody the darkest mirror of the protagonist’s internal struggle. Villains are not obstacles—they are catalysts. If your readers remember your villain as vividly as your hero, you've done your job right.