How to write from a rich "bad boy's" perspective?
I am currently writing a story that alternates perspectives between the hero and heroine every other chapter. I have gotten a lot of work done with the heroine's chapters, but I have been trouble writing for the hero's perspective. The hero is a young, wealthy business owner who has had his fair share of women and comes off as arrogant and over confident, but is actually a good guy.
It's been hard for me to look inside the mind of a player. I don't want to make him seem like an antagonist but I still want to keep his cockiness there as I'm writing his thoughts.
What are some ways to convey his personality through his thoughts?
Thank you!
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I just heard a Fresh Air podcast yesterday about this. (I'm a bit behind in my listening.)
In 'You're The Worst,' Even The Most Flawed Characters Find Love
The writer talks about using side characters to criticize the self-centeredness of their friends, the protagonists. I recommend listening to the podcast rather than reading the transcript.
(You might or might not also like to watch the program itself. I haven't. Also I'm not sure if that would limit your thinking.)
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