September 2022
The Big Bad: Give Your Protagonist a Worthy Antagonist
A great antagonist can intensify the conflict in your story and turn it into a riveting read. But how do you create an antagonist who propels the story forward and forces your protagonist to change – all while fascinating the reader? In this workshop, we will discuss the different types of “Big Bads” and do a series of writing exercises that will help you discover and design the antagonist who will best challenge your protagonist to their personal breaking point.
Lecture replays are available after the free trial ends. To end your trial early, email brooke@inkedvoices.com .
About Kat Falls
Award-winning novelist Kat Falls writes fast-paced science fiction for tweens and teens. In her Dark Life series (Scholastic), Kat takes middle school readers on action-packed adventures under the sea. The series was featured on The Today Show; translated into 18 languages; and optioned for film by Disney. Her YA series, Inhuman (Scholastic), a dystopian romance, received a starred review from Kirkus and made the Tome It List for “clean” teen reads. Kat teaches at Northwestern University and presents at schools and writing conferences across the country.