ONLINE Tales from the Dark Side: Writing Villains, Antiheroes & Other Delightful Jerks
4 Weeks | Mondays | Begins March 9, 2026
5pm-7pm PT | 6pm-8pm MT | 7pm-9pm CT | 8pm-10pm ET | 9pm-11pm AT
Instructor: Andrew Buckley
MEMBER PRICE: $160.00
NON-MEMBER PRICE: $210.00
Every story needs a little chaos. In this wickedly fun course, we’ll dive into the psychology of villains, morally gray protagonists, and those characters who make terrible decisions for the best reasons. Through character studies, scene rewrites, and “evil monologues,” you’ll learn how to craft antagonists who feel real, dangerous, and maybe even a little too relatable. The outcome? A well-rounded, deliciously flawed villain (and maybe some concerns from your therapist).
This class takes place online using Zoom.
Andrew Buckley is a storyteller, educator, and keynote speaker with over 20 years of experience in creative writing and marketing. His humorous and satirical writing style persists despite polite requests to stop, as he creates engaging speculative fiction across traditional and self-publishing platforms.
Known for his distinctive voice that seamlessly blends humour with compelling narratives, Andrew has established himself as a versatile creator across multiple platforms, including novels, comic books, screenplays, podcasts, and immersive storytelling experiences. He is the creator of *Deadly Dinner Parties*, an interactive mystery series designed to bring murder, intrigue, and laughs to your dining room table.
His engaging presentation style and deep understanding of storytelling mechanics make him a sought-after speaker at schools, colleges, writing conferences, and comic conventions worldwide.
At the time you’re reading this, he’s likely busy working on several new projects and attempting to bend time and space to allow for more hours in the day. Andrew is represented by Terrie Wolf of AKA Literary Management.
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