One Quick Reason Readers Cheer For Unlikable Characters

How do we get readers to cheer for unlikable characters? We cheer for anti-heroes and characters who are surly, have anger issues, and even questionable morals. Why? They all have one thing in common but it means we have go right back to the basics.

I came across this post this week on Facebook from Writers Helping Writers on 10 Ways To Make Your Character Likable. It was a good post though brief. You could do some of your own research into any of the methods mentioned there to strengthen yo...