Heart of Darkness: Villain POV by Autocrit
They say every hero is only as good as their villain… but let’s be honest: the villains usually have more fun.
Do you ever find yourself daydreaming about your antagonist’s tragic backstory? Do you want to learn how to make your readers root for the bad guy?
Join us for our brand new Villain POV Workshop! We’re diving deep into the dark side to help you craft antagonists that are complex, captivating, and impossible to forget.
In this 2-hour workshop, we’ll cover:
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The “Why”: Building motivations that make sense (even if they’re evil).
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The Voice: Crafting a POV that feels distinct from your hero.
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The Trap: How to avoid “mustache-twirling” clichés.
Workshop Dates/Times:
Tuesday, March 10th @ 12:00 PM ET
Recordings will be provided.
Heart of Darkness: Villain POV
Write villains readers understand, fear, and secretly root for
A great villain is not evil for evil’s sake. They are the hero of their own story, driven by belief, need, and a logic that feels disturbingly real. In this expert-led workshop, you will learn how to write villain POV scenes that deepen tension, sharpen motivation, and make readers question where their loyalty truly lies.
You will learn three core storytelling elements that make villain POV compelling, how to balance backstory without info-dumps, and how to write a dedicated villain scene that elevates your entire story.
What You’ll Gain
- 1 x 2 hour expert session led by Katherine D. Graham
- A clear framework for creating villains who feel like realistic heroes of their own story
- Guided instruction to craft a villain POV scene with strong motivation and clean pacing, without info-dumps
Registration: $79
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