A Practical Guide to Evil

The web serial "A Practical Guide to Evil" was written by the author known by the pen name Erraticerrata. It began publishing online in 2015 and gained a massive following in the fantasy web fiction community. The story is celebrated for its deep lore and clever subversion of standard fantasy tropes.

The series is set in a fantasy world where narrative tropes physically shape reality, meaning that "Heroes" and "Villains" gain power by leaning into their specific stories. The protagonist, Catherine Foundling, takes on the role of a Villain to protect her home from a corrupt, story-bound Hero. She must strategically navigate these rigid narrative laws to survive and conquer.

The web novel began publishing in the year 2015. It was released chapter-by-chapter on a regular schedule, a common format for online web serials. The epic series eventually concluded its main storyline several years later after thousands of pages of content.

While the main story of "A Practical Guide to Evil" concluded, the author has mentioned working on follow-up projects set in the same universe. Erraticerrata has released epilogues, extra chapters, and lore documents expanding on the fate of characters like Catherine Foundling. Fans often look to the official blog for announcements regarding any direct sequels or spin-offs.