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truedelphi

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4. I would think that having a gay homicidal villain is a bit cliche -

Reply to Sentath (Original post)

Fri Feb 10, 2012, 01:33 AM

Feb 2012

And even if an author doesn't consider the other reasons for avoiding such a choice of villain, just attempting to avoid writing a cliche should be enough.

If the character was an entirely different, very well fleshed out character who happened to be gay, then that would be something totally different.

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I would like some help writing a respectful negative review [View all] Sentath Feb 2012 OP

Keep it concise, don't verbally wander. Chan790 Feb 2012 #1

Useful and Sentath Feb 2012 #2

Try "Shut your festering gob, you tit. Your kind really make me want to puke." (But seriously)... HopeHoops Feb 2012 #3

That is very well presented advice. n/t truedelphi Feb 2012 #5

Well, if that fails, try.... HopeHoops Feb 2012 #6

Good thing my mother wasn't a hamster! truedelphi Feb 2012 #7

I would think that having a gay homicidal villain is a bit cliche - truedelphi Feb 2012 #4

Agree. It has been done too many times. McCamy Taylor Feb 2012 #8