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5 Best Villain Tropes in Storytelling (Writing Advice)

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Post published:September 14, 2023
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Learn about the best villain tropes in storytelling. Examples from The Dark Knight, Star Wars, Training Day, Indiana Jones, and more! https://youtu.be/RWiZVsFFd58

Bad Plot Twists vs Good Plot Twists (Writing Advice)

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Post published:August 24, 2023
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Learn what separates a bad plot twist from a good one. Examples from Star Wars, Fight Club, Game of Thrones, and more! https://youtu.be/LvIiO32hPQQ

Writing Redemption Arcs (Fiction Writing Advice)

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Post published:July 7, 2022
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Learn how to write character arcs for fallen heroes and other characters who need redemption. Examples from Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Rocky III, Gran Torino, Spider-man, and more.…

Writing Fallen Heroes (Heroes Who Become Villains)

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Post published:February 11, 2021
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Learn how to create and develop fallen heroes like Two-Face, Darth Vader, Michael Corleone, and more! https://youtu.be/s7Dk7c9vWx8

Inferiority Complexes & Your Characters (Fiction Writing Advice)

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Post published:January 21, 2021
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Learn why inferiority complexes are great for creating strong, interesting characters. https://youtu.be/InWJHPVid_w

Character Arcs for VILLAINS (Writings Villains #8)

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Post published:March 26, 2020
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Yes, even villains have character arcs. Get ready to learn about them! https://youtu.be/eRhZfW5VrEY

Writing Villains #6 – Impacting the Hero (VIDEO)

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Post published:April 16, 2019
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https://youtu.be/XmHLiFlfqNY Memorable villains impact the hero as well as the plot. In this video I provide tips for building a strong villain-hero dynamic.

Writing Villains #4 – When to Introduce Your Villain

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Post published:March 8, 2019
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https://youtu.be/FCzs0tuWICY Waiting too long to introduce your villain is a huge mistake! In this video I discuss why you should get your antagonist in front of the reader's eyes ASAP.

Writing Villains #3 – Motivation (Video)

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Post published:March 1, 2019
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJH78C3nKvg Character motivation is critical to writing villains. Without it, your villains can seem cartoony or uninspired. In this video I discuss the four levels of character depth for helping…

Writing Villains #2 – Goals (Video)

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Post published:February 22, 2019
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Villains need goals just like any other character. But how should you villain's goal relate to your hero's goal? Should hero and villain share the same goal?