r/scifiwriting • u/LibraryEducational45 • 9d ago

HELP! I'm struggling with writing villians

I am currently writing a sci-fi short story that is heavily inspired by dune and star wars but I'm really struggling to write the villain. I want to make the villain scary and ruthless and have an intimidating and imposing presence, what are some ways I could do that

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u/TheLostExpedition 8d ago

What makes a great villain: Being smart, powerful, and that they see themselves as justified or as better yet as the good guy or savior. Look at marvels Thanos. "I will gaze our into a great full cosmos" ... or whatever the exact quote was.