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Power, Strategy, and the Art of the Villain

Presented by: T.O. Paine
Categories: Character | Fiction | Villain

T.O. Paine explores how the principles from The 48 Laws of Power can shape complex and strategic villains. He discusses how intellect, manipulation, and ambition can deepen conflict and raise the stakes of a story.

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