Crafting compelling characters
In any story, fiction or nonfiction, the plot and action entertain us, but how the characters react to that action, how they make decisions, and importantly, how they feel about what happens, sticks with us long after we close a book.
In this seminar, learn how to use the lens of a life coach to create believable characters striving for the insight and lessons they need to achieve their goals. Workshop key questions about your characters to flesh out their backstory and bring them to life on the page.
This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal SLFRP0166 awarded to
Elk Grove Writers Guild, Inc. by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Elk Grove
Writer’s Guild
Fall Seminar
November 2, 2024
11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn
Express & Suites
9175 W. Stockton Blvd
Elk Grove, CA
Box lunches at 11:30 a.m.
Program begins at noon
| AGENDA | |||
| 11:30-12:00 | Networking and box lunches | ||
| 12:00-12:10 | Welcome and Introductions | Loy Holder | |
| 12:10-12:15 | Agenda review and session goals | Jackie Alcalde Marr & Michelle Hamilton | |
| 12:15-12:30 | Warm-up: Grab bag | Attendees | |
| 12:30- 12:40 | TOOL 1: Character Goals, Insights, & Actions | Jackie | |
| 12:40-12:50 | Tool 1 Model | Michelle | |
| 12:50-1:05 | Tool 1 Practice | Attendees | |
| 1:05-1:15 | TOOL 2: Character Life (back)Story | Jackie | |
| 1:15-1:25 | Tool 2 Model | Michelle | |
| 1:25-1:40 | Tool 2 Practice | Attendees | |
| 1:40-1:55 | Break | ||
| 1:55–2:05 | TOOL 3: Character Worldview | Jackie | |
| 2:05-2:15 | Tool 3 Model | Michelle | |
| 2:15-2:30 | Tool 3 Practice | Attendees | |
| 2:30-3:15 | WORKSHOP & Table Shares | Attendees | |
| 3:15-3:45 | Full Group Discussion, Q & A | Jackie, Michelle, Attendees | |
| 3:45-4:00 | Closing and Prize Drawing | Jackie, Michelle & Loy | |
This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal SLFRP0166 awarded to Elk Grove Writers Guild, Inc. by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Or
Make check payable to Elk Grove Writers Guild. Mail to:
c/o Elk Grove Writers Guild
5911 Elk Spring Way
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Thank you for your contribution.
Shelby Johnston – Treasurer
Elk Grove Writers Guild