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Writing Workshop: How To Write A Villain

写作工坊：如何写一个反派

Hosted by Ivan (Screenwriter, Playwright)

What makes a villain unforgettable rather than just evil? And why are the most disturbing characters often the ones we secretly understand, or even like? In this hands-on writing workshop, Ivan, playwright, screenwriter, and director, will break down how compelling villains are built, from layered backstories and sharp motivations to physical traits, psychological quirks, fears, wants, and unmet needs. You’ll explore why great villains feel human, how contradiction creates tension, and what separates a flat “bad guy” from a character who stays with us long after the story ends.

This is not a lecture you sit through, it’s a workshop where everyone creates. You’ll write, experiment, and shape a character of your own, guided by professional tools used in theatre and film. While it’s perfect for aspiring writers, it’s just as valuable for anyone who wants to sharpen creative thinking, understand human behaviour, or tell better stories at work and in life. Smart, playful, and surprisingly practical, this session turns darkness into a powerful creative skill.

是什么让一个反派角色让人过目不忘，而不只是“坏”？为什么最让人不安的角色，往往也是我们暗暗能理解、甚至有点喜欢的？在这场动手写作的工作坊中，剧作家、编剧兼导演 Ivan 会拆解一个有吸引力的反派是如何被塑造出来的：从多层次的背景、清晰的动机，到身体特征、心理习惯、恐惧、欲望和未被满足的需求。你会看到，为什么好的反派角色很“像人”，矛盾如何制造张力，以及什么样的反派能在故事结束后依然留在观众脑中。

这不是一场坐着听的讲座，而是一场真正会动笔的工作坊。你会写作、尝试、塑造属于自己的角色，并在戏剧和电影创作中常用的专业工具引导下完成。它既适合想写故事的人，也同样适合想提升创造性思维、理解人类行为，或在工作和生活中讲好故事的人。这场活动聪明、有趣，而且非常实用，把“黑暗面”转化成一种有力的创作能力。

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