5 Steps to Creating an Unforgettable Villain (Like Cersei and Jaime)

ProWritingAid is the essential toolkit for storytellers ✍️. Sign up for your free account and start using ProWritingAid to help craft, polish, and edit your writing today: https://bit.ly/StoryLabPWA ___ What makes George R.R. Martin's villains so iconic? 😈 Is it their cruelty, complexity, or humanity? In this video, Hayley Milliman breaks down the 5-STEP FORMULA that makes Martin’s antagonists in Game of Thrones so unforgettable. From the tyrannical reign of Joffrey Baratheon to Jaime Lannister’s emotional redemption, Hayley explores how Martin blends layers of fear, love, and ambition to create characters that we both love to hate and hate to love. ___ ⏰ Chapters: 0:00 - Why George R.R. Martin’s villains stand out 1:45 - Cersei Lannister: Ruthless yet vulnerable 4:53 - Jaime Lannister: Redemption and complexity 8:01 - Ramsay Bolton: Chaos and cruelty 9:38 - 5 traits of unforgettable villains 10:30 - How to write your own best villain __ 📚 About Story Lab: At Story Lab, we break down successful stories to uncover the secret formula for writing your own masterpiece. Powered by the story scientists at ProWritingAid, we combine art and science to help you master storytelling. #GeorgeRRMartin #VillainWriting #StoryLab