Where have all the bad guys gone? What’s happened to the villains we loved to hate? Let’s look at how our ideas about good and evil have evolved, and how contemporary villains need to be complex as well as corrupt, nuanced as well as nefarious. This lecture is designed for any writer whose antagonist isn’t arresting or credible enough to bring out the very best in your main character. Live residencies are usually short on writing time, but you’ll be able to pause this virtual lecture for three different exercises: have paper, pencil, and a timer with you to take part.