How to Write Great Villains

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How to Write Good Villains
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This episode is dedicated to teaching you how to write good villains. Whether you are experienced or not this episode is for you. Hopefully by the end of the episode I might have helped you decide how to write a great villain.
There are time stamps below to direct you to the part which is most relevant.
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1:02 - Villain Types
11:22 - Intros and Exits
15:30 - Villain/Hero Dynamic
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  • @kentjensen4504
    @kentjensen45046 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video. Thanks a lot!

  • @PeakedInterest

    @PeakedInterest

    6 жыл бұрын

    Kent Jensen thanks for stopping by and watching. I try to educate or entertain where possible. Glad you enjoyed it. If you're a writer (or aspriring to be one) there's a couple more episodes about it on my channel. Appreciate the feedback my friend

  • @kentjensen4504

    @kentjensen4504

    6 жыл бұрын

    I am a writer, yes, and I am exploring your channel as we "speak". :)

  • @PeakedInterest

    @PeakedInterest

    6 жыл бұрын

    Kent Jensen in very glad I can help. If there's a particular topic or area youd like me to do an episode on then feel free to let me know. I do the reading then you don't have to 😄

  • @rubysoupwithpearljuice6337
    @rubysoupwithpearljuice63376 жыл бұрын

    The obsessive type often seems forced to me - it usually only works in "Misery" type of scenarios. Good tips!

  • @PeakedInterest

    @PeakedInterest

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ruby Soup with Pearl Juice it's a tough one to use but when it's done well it works effectively. Thanks for watching and commenting. I love when people give their thoughts

  • @catherined2876
    @catherined28765 жыл бұрын

    Great advice! I had yet to find an effective video on villains until yours! Thanks a lot!!

  • @PeakedInterest

    @PeakedInterest

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. I created it because it didn't already exist and all the writing books never cover how to create compelling villains

  • @catherined2876

    @catherined2876

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@PeakedInterest Totally!! I've started writing again, and literally your typing helped me so much! Even cured some writers' block for me! Thanks again!

  • @PeakedInterest

    @PeakedInterest

    5 жыл бұрын

    I am very happy to have helped you. Hopefully someday I'll get to read your work.

  • @jasoncase9481
    @jasoncase94816 жыл бұрын

    Great video and analysis of the different kinds of Villains that have subcategories which could be for Intimidator 3 examples The Tyrant, Corrupt Official, The Dark Lord. Those could also fit in the Sadist, and other kinds of Villains in this video. A great pure Evil Super Villain I created that is the archenemy of 1 of my super heroes, and no doubt that he is The Intimidator.

  • @jlgirlxox
    @jlgirlxox5 жыл бұрын

    I like writing teams of villains, and it's interesting to go over a list like this and see which fit (or dont fit) in this categories!

  • @PeakedInterest

    @PeakedInterest

    5 жыл бұрын

    Glad you find it useful my friend. You might want to check out my writers room playlist, there might be other useful things

  • @alexheineman7282
    @alexheineman72826 жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @PeakedInterest

    @PeakedInterest

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot. Really appreciate you stopping by to watch

  • @LethalBubbles
    @LethalBubbles2 ай бұрын

    legit very helpful video

  • @PeakedInterest

    @PeakedInterest

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks. This is one of my oldest videos

  • @lvdergrlslowerrsmv5529
    @lvdergrlslowerrsmv55296 жыл бұрын

    Underrated video!

  • @PeakedInterest

    @PeakedInterest

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much. It took a lot of time and research to make so it's nice when people find it usefull

  • @lvdergrlslowerrsmv5529

    @lvdergrlslowerrsmv5529

    6 жыл бұрын

    That Movie Show I highly encourage you to keep on making high quality & well informed videos like this. It’s very informative especially for those that want to understand villains (or different types of villains.) Hopefully in the future your channel blows up with lots of subscribers. 🙂

  • @PeakedInterest

    @PeakedInterest

    6 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate that. I do plan on doing more writing tutorials I like study and examine a variety of different things which is why my video essays are quite diverse

  • @supafly95ify
    @supafly95ify6 жыл бұрын

    This is great! Thanks

  • @PeakedInterest

    @PeakedInterest

    6 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome. If there's any other guides or issues you'd like to see me tackle then let me know

  • @supafly95ify

    @supafly95ify

    6 жыл бұрын

    That Movie Show will do, thanks!

  • @jasoncase9481

    @jasoncase9481

    6 жыл бұрын

    That Movie Show About writing science video it doesn't have to be limited to science fiction. 2 Ghostbusters movies are mainly comedy supernatural ghosts movies, even though it's not a science fiction movie it does involve science for most of the main plot including crossing streams, proton packs and what it's powered by, the containment area, etc. Batman movies aren't science fiction movies but still involve science for his suit, utility belt, bat vehicles, how Joker got created, how Ras Al Ghul is alive for centuries and his destructive device that he'll use to spread fear, etc. If science is in the main plot whether a science fiction movie pr not a science fiction movie it has to be Logical plausible because it's factual and true with what is known about science. When science in fiction involves bullcrap or is illogical it is bad or awful writing.

  • @PeakedInterest

    @PeakedInterest

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jason Case I can actually accept any silly science in Movies as long as the movie doesn't break its own rules

  • @jasoncase9481

    @jasoncase9481

    6 жыл бұрын

    That Movie Show When it's science bullcrap it can't be accepted. The bullcrap explanation of how Appearances altered in Die another day because the person would be dead if the bone marrow is killed and transferring bone marrow will not alter the person's physical appearance. Superman The Quest For Peace the embarrassment of Lacy a freakin human didn't die while in space, guards droved off a cliff survive a damn explosion because Looney tunes physics, etc.

  • @jasoncase9481
    @jasoncase94816 жыл бұрын

    Suggestions for future videos How to Create to Rules in a Story which can include talking about don't break the rules, Creating Cliffhangers that get resolved in a sequel or later in a story, Writing a Believable Pure Evil Villain, Writing Credible Science for Science Fiction, and How to Avoid Ridiculous Plot Armor just because a character has plot armor doesn't mean anything unbelievable or implausible should be shown.

  • @PeakedInterest

    @PeakedInterest

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback. I will be doing another writing tutorial in a couple of weeks talking about how to write good dialogue so if you're interested keep an eye out

  • @jasoncase9481

    @jasoncase9481

    6 жыл бұрын

    That Movie Show I will, and to male it easy I'll subscribe.

  • @jasoncase9481
    @jasoncase94816 жыл бұрын

    You can go to Villains Wiki to see all subcategories a Villain could have for the Intimidator, Sadist, etc . Big Bads, Deal Makers, Complete Monsters, Monarchs, Monsters, etc. Also as shown with Freddy Krueger, The Man in Black, Lord Voldemort, Apocalypse, Thanos, Darkseid, Blackheart, Mephisto the Marvel Demon, Red Skull, etc Villains that are Pure Evil can still have plausible motives. That makes them great memorable believable characters instead of the lameass univentive they enjoy being evil, or have no choice because their nature is malevolent and evil, etc. That's why I believe the Pure Evil Super Villain I created that has a great Visual look or design can.be a terrific memorable character. He is a Magnificent Bastard.

  • @earldelacruz3727
    @earldelacruz37275 жыл бұрын

    May I use the elements that you mentioned here about how to write good villains for my own novel? I am thinking of ways to deepen the characters that I am writing about

  • @PeakedInterest

    @PeakedInterest

    5 жыл бұрын

    Of course, these guides are for all types of fiction not just screenwriting. They work even better for novel writing as you get even more time to develop them.

  • @earldelacruz3727

    @earldelacruz3727

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for replying. I really appreciate it and more power to your channel. Keep creating great videos

  • @PeakedInterest

    @PeakedInterest

    5 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome I'm really to be able to help. I was once a writer learning my craft so it's nice to pass it along. Check out this playlist Writers Room: kzread.info/head/PL_oO4I1AWJxYH1-Y9rksEecJq2vwjVIQL It's all of the writing tutorials on my channel. All of the info can be applied to novel writing as well I'd also recommend the channel David Stewart as he does some great story crafting episodes as well. If there's ever anything you need help with just drop a comment and I'll see if I can make a video for you.

  • @earldelacruz3727

    @earldelacruz3727

    5 жыл бұрын

    I will whenever I need more guidance. Thanks again

  • @jaywilliams9294
    @jaywilliams9294 Жыл бұрын

    Stg Barns in Platoon doesn't fit any of the 7 closest is Intimidator but thats not his aim his aim

  • @alchemicpunk1509
    @alchemicpunk15096 жыл бұрын

    I do not quite get why you called force of nature villains "the machine"... and then rolled literal forces of nature into that category. It's basically renaming for no reason. Otherwise I really like the list tho.

  • @PeakedInterest

    @PeakedInterest

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hey thanks for taking the time to watch. Appreciate the feedback, hope the video was helpful

  • @danterobles4819
    @danterobles48193 жыл бұрын

    My antagonist is the sympathetic category can I also make her into the Mastermind category

  • @PeakedInterest

    @PeakedInterest

    3 жыл бұрын

    No reason you can't mix categories but don't mix more than two or your villain will lack definition and be less compelling and acceptable.

  • @danterobles4819

    @danterobles4819

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@PeakedInterest okay

  • @danterobles4819

    @danterobles4819

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@PeakedInterest I was thinking about introducing her where the protagonist come cross her past and current crimes of today. But these crimes are justifiable

  • @PeakedInterest

    @PeakedInterest

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just a personal preference for me but make them justifiable from a certain emotional perspective but yet make the crimes something which any ordinary person could never fathom doing. The past needs to split the audience, it'll drive tension between your two mains as well as they'll essentially be two sides of the same coin

  • @danterobles4819

    @danterobles4819

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@PeakedInterest the protagonist meets the victims of the crime that antagonist committed but the victims are still suffering, even though those crimes were 20 - 30 years ago

  • @alexheineman7282
    @alexheineman72826 жыл бұрын

    Voldemort????? I really enjoyed the video but I think you could have added so special cases like Voldemort who is a combination of obsessive, sympathetic, intimidator, and the sadist.

  • @jasoncase9481

    @jasoncase9481

    6 жыл бұрын

    I utterly agree also Freddy Krueger is the obsessive since he's focused on killing Teenagers in the Elm Street Area, and Intimidator since he's preys on what the person fears and makes their deaths someone related to that fear, and plays cat and mouse with Victims instead of instantly killing them.

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