The Write Stuff

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
George W. Hawkes Downtown Library
Resilience Multipurpose Room

Event Details

The Write Stuff appeals to aspiring novelists and casual writing enthusiasts alike. Led by local authors and writing instructors each session will explore different writing ideas

George W. Hawkes Downtown Library
Resilience Room on the 2nd floor
1st and 3rd Saturdays
September - November
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Designing the Bad Guy with author Amanda Arista

This lecture will help writers define the relationships between hero and villain, look at the emotions that drive villains and their wounds, and define the arc villains take as they tackle the problem of the pesky hero. Writers will look for areas to further tighten their antagonistic force, how to use mouthpieces of villainy, and how to flesh out these characters, heighten tension through their interwoven relationships, and create complex and satisfying stories.


Event Type(s): Arts and Culture
Age Group(s): Adult (18+), Seniors
Presenter: Amanda Arista