This session explores how to create villains who feel both believable and unforgettable. Drawing on real-world law enforcement experience, the speaker explains how motivation, psychology, and moral complexity can elevate antagonists and deepen the emotional stakes of a story.
Inside the Mind of a Psychopath
Psychopaths are often portrayed as monsters, but reality is far more complex. Dr. Steven Benning explores what psychopathy really is, how it differs from other personality traits, and where common portrayals go wrong. Writers gain insight into emotional processing,...
