Character Building 101

In this hands-on workshop, half theory, half exercises, Francesco breaks down the art of character development, starting with the essential components of a compelling protagonist and expanding to antagonists, archetypes, and side characters.

Using examples from literature and screen, from Breaking Bad to Hunger Games, he’ll show you how to craft characters with depth, drive, and emotional complexity. You’ll explore how personality traits, motivations, and relationships shape narrative momentum, and how to avoid flat or inconsistent portrayals.

The session includes a focused deep dive into the nine fundamental questions to build strong protagonists; perfect for writers refining their work-in-progress or about to embark in a new manuscript.