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Writing The Anti Hero

The Flawed Force - What is an Anti Hero and How to Write The Character

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Jun 30, 2025
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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.

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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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