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The Power of the Dark Side: Creating Great Villains, Dangerous Situations, & Dramatic Conflict

At a Glance

  • An exploration of the opposing forces that bring conflict to stories
  • Shows you why having a great villian is essential to your story and how dangerous situations can raise the stakes
  • Defining the Dark Side helps you select and clarify the worldview that influences your character's actions

"Before we use the Dark Side in our stories we need to understand it as well as possible so we don't create silly stereotypes or laughable situations, but rather great depth and effectiveness, regardless of genre or style. Because we write for the entire world these days, we need to be aware of diverse perspectives and experiences even as we reach towards the universale truths inside each one."
-Pamela Jaye Smith

Get seduced by the dark side in Pamela Jaye Smith's latest book. She shows you why having a great villian is essential to your story and how dangerous situations can raise the stakes. Conflict is the very heart and soul of drama, make sure yours is worthy.

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Meet the Author: Pamela Jaye Smith

PAMELA JAYE SMITH is an Author, international Consultant, Speaker, and award-winning Producer/Director with over 30 years experience in features, TV, music videos, commercials, documentaries, corporate, military films, and games.

Smith authored THE POWER OF THE DARK SIDE: Create Great Villains and Dangerous Situations, INNER DRIVES: How to Write and Create Characters Using the 8 Classic Centers of Motivation, and SYMBOLS, IMAGES & CODES: The Secret Language of Meaning in Media.

She has appeared on national TV and radio programs as a mythology expert, including the “Forbidden Secrets” TV series. She was the on-camera spokesperso...

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