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10 Villain Problems & How to Fix Them (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:June 12, 2025
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Explore 10 common antagonist problems and how to fix them--with examples from Batman, Star Wars, Game of Thrones, Snow White, and more! https://youtu.be/e-Pn0EeDy9c

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5 Worst VILLAIN Mistakes Writers Make

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  • Post published:June 5, 2025
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Avoid the five worst mistakes that writers make when crafting antagonists. Includes examples from Snow White, Spider-Man, The Dark Knight Rises, and more! https://youtu.be/kCPguOnIMVo

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5 Worst Villain Cliches (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:September 7, 2023
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Learn about the worst villain cliches to avoid. Examples from Star Wars, The Hunger Games, Spider-man, and more! https://youtu.be/H4KyJ20uWVw

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How to Create LIKABLE Villains (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:June 29, 2023
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Learn how to make charismatic, interesting villains that audiences will love. Examples from The Terminator, Die Hard, and The Dark Knight. https://youtu.be/qnGElwSuZww

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Rethinking the Hero-Villain Dynamic (Fiction Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:December 10, 2020
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Want to write stronger stories? Start by rethinking the approach to your two major characters. https://youtu.be/UE5-KRNr4bw

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Character Arcs for VILLAINS (Writings Villains #8)

  • Post author:brandonmc87
  • 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

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How Powerful Should a Villain Be?

  • Post author:brandonmc87
  • Post published:October 25, 2019
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https://youtu.be/eSz2xI3Ns54 Weak villains make for weak stories. Today I explain just how powerful your antagonists should be.

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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.

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Writing Villains #5 – Plot Points for Villains

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  • Post published:March 21, 2019
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https://youtu.be/IKuZjpPVxak Villains can impact a story at any moment, but when should your bad guys act? In this video I cover 8 villain-related plot points and give examples from Alien…

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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.

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