Write Better Villains: Why “Pure Evil” Isn’t Enough episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 14, 2026 · 9 MIN

Write Better Villains: Why “Pure Evil” Isn’t Enough

from Words on Writing · host James

In this episode of Words on Writing, James Dunlop, author of the Andrew MacKay thrillers, explores why villains are often the weakest part of a story and how a good villain is often the character that does most of the work to drives yournarrative forward. If you’re writing a story, this video might help you find ways to take your villain from pure evil but ineffective to more something that keeps your readers hooked. 

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Apr 14, 2026

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

Write Better Villains: Why “Pure Evil” Isn’t Enough

0:00 9:27

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Words on Writing?

This episode is 9 minutes long.

When was this Words on Writing episode published?

This episode was published on April 14, 2026.

Can I download this Words on Writing episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!