Writing The Anti Hero
The Flawed Force - What is an Anti Hero and How to Write The Character
Why Include an Anti Hero?
Audiences are drawn to characters who mirror real human complexity. Traditional heroes can sometimes feel too clean or too perfect. An anti-hero, someone who makes mistakes, questions themselves, or even indulges their darker instincts, feels real.
This week let’s look at the anti hero.
Understand what defines an anti-hero.
Recognize how anti-heroes differ from traditional heroes and villains.
Explore the appeal of the anti-hero in modern screenwriting.
Learn techniques to write compelling anti-heroes with depth and complexity.
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