How to write a NEGATIVE CHARACTER ARC: changes in story structure, like-ability, and endings

Negative character ARCs are surprisingly similar to regular character ARCs—EXCEPT when it comes to the third act and the ending! Also we'll talk about one of the most common questions: does the negative character ARC need to be likeable? (Spoiler: NOPE.)

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0:00 - included in this video
0:39 - examples of books with negative character ARCs
2:03 - the negative character ARC I’m writing
3:28 - the story beat changes
13:22 - do they have to be likable? redeemable?
19:38 - endings in negative character ARCs
21:44 - The Secret Gift blurb

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