Writing Workshops

Villains: Writing Evil in Fiction with Alcy Leyva

$295

4 Sessions

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Once a week Wednesdays, 6:30 pm EDT - 8:30 pm EDT October 2 to October 23, 2024

Online via Zoom

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This workshop explores the complex and compelling world of villains in literature, film, and popular culture. Through an interactive and engaging series of sessions, participants will delve into the characteristics, motivations, and narrative functions of several iconic antagonists. We will start by studying the various ways religions and philosophy define evil, and evaluate the motivations of famous villains such as Grendel (Beowulf), Iago (Othello), Norman Bates (Psycho), Captain Ahab (Moby Dick)—and maybe a few you’ve never heard of. Our lectures will include writing prompts and ways to strengthen those agents of chaos in your own writing.

Course Outline:

Session 1: Defining Evil in Philosophy and Writing
Session 2: Agents of Chaos
Session 3: The Shapeless Evil
Session 4: Writing Feedback and Workshops

This course is held online via Zoom.

Led by

Alcy Leyva

Alcy Leyva

Alcy Leyva is the author of an award-winning Bronx-born multi-genre writer. His first Young Adult Fiction book the silent, subtle, ever-present perils of life (Green Writers Press, 2024) won the Gold Indie Award in YA Fiction for Foreword Reviews and a Silver Nautilus YA 2024 Fiction Award. His short stories have appeared in two award-winning collections. His fiction, personal essays, poetry, and everything in between has been published in over fifteen different websites and magazines including the Millions and the Rumpus. His critical reviews have been featured in 2016’s Contemporary Literary Criticism (published by Laymen Poupard) and have been translated into both Italian and French. He currently resides in New York City and teaches English Literature at the United Nations International School.

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