Character Building Writing Workshop

Character Building Writing Workshop

Come join us for a fun and interactive writing workshop focused on character development! Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their storytelling skills. Our expert instructors will guide you through various exercises and techniques to help you create compelling and memorable characters for your stories. Don't miss out on this opportunity to hone your craft and connect with other writers in a supportive environment. See you at 151 W 30th St 3rd floor on the 3rd floor! The room number will be available closer to the date and when you arrive at the location.

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Generate diverse and compelling character ideas.
• Develop rich backstories and motivations for their characters.
• Craft believable character voices and dialogue.
• Utilize internal and external conflicts to drive character growth.
• Employ sensory details and actions to reveal character.
• Understand and apply various character archetypes and their subversions.
• Critique and refine their own and others' character development.

Materials Needed:

• Notebook and pens/pencils OR laptop
• Access to word processing software (Google Docs, Word Doc, etc) - if using a laptop
• Optional: Index cards, sticky notes
• If you can please purchase a copy for yourself of the following book: https://a.co/d/8ewIgb3 (Story Structure Architect: A Writer's Guide to Building Dramatic Situations and Compelling Characters) - I will have some notes for you to use from there, and I will make a Word document to share.

Host or Publisher Serena Castillo Edits