Cracking Characterisation

Amy Sparkes is a New York Times bestselling children's author who works with top publishers including Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Hachette, Walker, Farshore and Scholastic. She has written over 30 books for children, including picture books likeEllie's Magic Wellies(as seen on CBeebies) thePirate Blunderbeardchapter book series, and middle-grade series,The House At The Edge of Magic. Her debut novel for adults,The Players: Act 1 - All The World's A Stageis out in July 2025.She also produces the 'Writing for Children' pages in the bestsellingWriting Magazine.She is passionate about helping developing writers and set up the Writing Magazine Children's Book Prize in association with the magazine and her agent, Julia Churchill.Alongside writing children's books, Amy writes screenplays for film and television. She currently has both an original feature film and an original TV show in development.For more information on Amy's books, visit www.amysparkes.co.uk, and information on Amy's courses and opportunities for writers: www.storygodmother.co.ukSee also: www.facebook.com/AmySparkesAuthor and www.instagram.com/sparkes_amy

Amy Sparkes

Do you want to create outstanding characters which will stay with readers for years to come?
Join children's author Amy Sparkes to find out more about Cracking Characterisation. 
This fun and interactive workshop includes:
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<LI>Creating memorable characters</LI>
<LI>Drive, motivation and behaviour</LI>
<LI>What is an archetype and why does it matter?</LI>
<LI>Creating brilliant and relatable villains</LI>
<LI>How to pitch your character</LI>
<LI>Character arcs and emotional journeys</LI>
<LI>Body language and voice</LI>
<LI>Creating a 'character-up' story</LI>
</UL>
There will also be chance to share your character for feedback. 
What people say:
"A fantastic workshop to make your characters jump off the page."                                                                    Tracy, Cornwall
"A workshop packed full of really useful, practical tips and ideas for improving your writing and characterisation." Claire, Devon
 
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided. Lunch is not provided, but food is available from the cafe downstairs or from numerous venues nearby. 
 
PLEASE NOTE:
Places are limited to allow participants to get the most from the day. Please book early to avoid disappointment. 
Regrettably, the venue is not accessible for wheelchairs. Apologies for any inconvenience.

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