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5 Ways To Make Your Villains Really Frightening

5 Ways To Make Your Villains Really Frightening

Master the art of writing terrifying villains for screenplays. Learn antagonist psychology, character motivation & tension-building techniques for unforgettable evil.

 Mark Sevi

It’s Complicated: The Relationship Between Hero And Villain (Part 1)

It’s Complicated: The Relationship Between Hero And Villain (Part 1)
This entry is part 1 of 2 in the series Heroes & Villains

Villains are essential to any story. We all know this. No hero gears up unless a villain demands their attention through misdeeds either directly or indirectly. And internalized villains (drugs, alcohol, greed, ego, etc.) are just as strong (maybe stronger) as any physical baddie and they are in place as well before anything really gets […]

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Hiding Your Villain’s Intent Makes Them More Interesting

Hiding Your Villain’s Intent Makes Them More Interesting

Everyone loves a good villain who gives the hero a run for their money. A dastardly, evil person who wreaks havoc on the world for the sake of their worldview and mission. Generally speaking, villains reveal themselves and their plans to the hero early in the story. One way to increase the impact of your […]