The history of fiction is filled with examples of popular anti-heroes & anti-heroines from Raskolnikov (Crime and Punishment), Lestat (The Vampire Chronicles) to Eve Polanski (Killing Eve), Lisbeth Salander (Girl with the Dragon Tattoo), and Tyler Durden (Fight Club).

What is it about these unconventional heroes or heroine that allures us? How can we create irresistibly flawed characters in our stories? Join editors Parul Bavishi & Randall Surles as they explore the world of the anti-heroes & anti-heroines. They will explore:

• The types of stories that are suitable for anti-heroes & anti-heroines
• The three core questions you can use to help you round out your character
• How to use your story's showdown to bring out your character's true self
• 10 classic anti-heroes & anti-heroines to inspire your work

Parul and Randall's discussion will be followed by a live Q&A

Wednesday 3 June 2020 • 12 pm LA • 3 pm New York • 8 pm London

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Parul Bavishi is a Reedsy editor and specialises in Action, Thrillers (Adult/ YA) and Non-Fiction. She has been an editor for over a decade including at the Big Five Publishers. She is the co-founder of the London Writers' Salon and cohost of the StoryGrid Showrunners Podcast where she analyses Action & Thriller stories.

Randall Surles specializes in editing Thrillers (Military/Fantasy/Science Fiction) and military non-fiction. Randy retired from the U.S. Army after serving over 20 years as a Green Beret. He's the cohost the Storygrid Showrunners Podcast.