Unlocking the Writer’s Power: Lessons from Movie Villains

Eka D. Saputra
ILLUMINATION
Published in
3 min readSep 18, 2023

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What if I told you that sometimes, thinking like a villain can be the key to unlocking your full potential? Intrigued? Excellent, because I’ve got a story to share that might just change the way you approach your writing journey.

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Like many of you, I’m a movie enthusiast. There’s something incredibly satisfying about sitting back and immersing yourself in a world of cinematic wonder. My personal favorites? Action and comedy genres, of course. But what truly makes my day is stumbling upon an action-comedy movie with a compelling storyline — it’s like finding a lunchbox packed with all your favorite treats.

Now, in the realm of action movies, there’s always one constant — the villain. The character we love to hate, the antagonist who challenges our beloved hero at every turn. Traditionally, villains are portrayed as evil, ruthless, and willing to go to any lengths to achieve their sinister goals.

But here’s the twist: beneath that veneer of malevolence, there are lessons to be learned from these nefarious characters, especially when it comes to our writing careers. Intrigued? Let’s dive deeper.

1. Focus on the Goal

Picture this: villains always have a crystal-clear objective in mind. Whether it’s seeking revenge, world domination, or the defeat of…

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Eka D. Saputra
ILLUMINATION

Father of 2. Reader. A lifelong learner. Writer wannabe