"Date The Villain" is an innovative and engaging guide designed specifically for screenwriters seeking to elevate their craft. The book dives into the often overlooked, yet crucial aspect of character development: the villain. Structured as an escape room style character development activity, the screenwriter encounters the villain on a first date. As the night unfolds, the writer navigates through various stages of the date, uncovering the villain's personal philosophies, cultural beliefs, challenges, traumas, and life story. Through this creative and interactive approach, "Date The Villain" provides screenwriters with the tools to create compelling, multi-dimensional antagonists. These stronger villains lead to stronger heroes and more dynamic and engaging plots, keeping audiences hooked from start to finish. By learning to 'date' their villains, writers can explore the characters’ motivations, complexities, and vulnerabilities in a more connected way, ultimately crafting stories that resonate on a deeper level.