SWRT 357 | Writing Villains with Michael MacBride and Rob Jung

Story Works Round Table | Conversations About Craft · Sep 17, 2026 · 1h 12m · transcript

In this episode of the Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn are joined by Michael MacBride and Rob Jung to talk about crafting compelling villains. We explore villains from minor, humorous characters to antagonistic forces from classic literature. Learn how to use villains to create stakes, craft villainous characters that readers love, and use villains in new and surprising ways!

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