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Characters are at the heart of all fiction. No matter how dramatic the story, the events within it only feel real and interesting when they affect the people involved. Through a mix of class discussion and practical writing exercises, this friendly and supportive masterclass will help you to create and develop believable characters with stories to tell.

Join bestselling Sheffield-based authors Susan Elliot Wright and Russ Thomas for an inspiring, motivating and productive day – not to mention plenty of writerly chat over tea and biscuits! Suitable for all aspiring fiction writers, whether you’re a complete beginner or whether you’d like to develop existing skills. Susan’s most recent novel is The Flight of Cornelia Blackwood, and Russ’s debut novel, Firewatching, was published in February.