09/10/2026
Storytelling 101: Villains Part2😈
Did You Know? Your Antagonist Doesn't Have to Be "Evil"! 🤯
Mind-blowing plot hack for first-time writers: An antagonist is NOT always a bad guy. They are simply whoever stands between your main character and their goal!
Look at these famous examples:
-Yourself: In Fight Club, the main character is literally his own worst enemy through his alter ego, Tyler Durden.
-A Good Person: In Casablanca, Victor Laszlo is a literal war hero! But he’s the antagonist because he’s competing for the same woman’s love as the hero.
-Your Own Parents: In S*x Education, Otis’s mom isn't evil—she just embarrasses him with her overbearing love and lack of boundaries!
The Takeaway: Conflict doesn't always need a dark lord with a sword. Sometimes it’s just two good people with opposite goals! 💥