"Character is plot and plot is character"
F. Scott Fitzgerald
THE WORKSHOP
This half-day workshop will explore the importance of developing real and believable characters, across a variety of writing mediums and genres, and their key roles in driving the story forward. It will focus on looking at the art of creating a strong lead character who can effectively come to life for the reader, and how the construction of complex and layered characteristics is essential for a three-dimensional persona to be formed.
The workshop will involve a variety of writing exercises for creating a three-dimensional character, who can lead the reader/audience into the story, and throughout the developing plot. It will also look at well-known literary characters, both contemporary and classical, and how their creation as a three-dimensional ‘being’ - conveying a range of emotions, motivations, and behaviours - has effectively contributed to their popularity and sustainability.
The importance of appropriate research will also be examined, and how it helps to enforce ‘believability’ in fictional characters, and their connections and interactions with their surrounding environment.
THE TUTOR
Tina Jay is an award winning playwright, having won both the International Playscript Competition (judged by Sir Alan Ayckbourn), and the Kenneth Branagh Award for New Drama Writing.
Her plays have been performed across London, with her most recent play 'Syndrome' performed for a two week run at Tristan Bates Theatre in Covent Garden, receiving 5* reviews and an Offie nomination for 'Best New Play'. A collection of her short stories was also recently performed at The Quad in Derby by actor/director Jack Brett Anderson.
Tina has taught writing courses and workshops at numerous colleges/universities/venues across the East Midlands, and currently teaches Creative Writing Short Courses at Nottingham Trent University. Tina has an MA (Distinction) in TV Scriptwriting, and has recently started her PhD in Creative Writing, at the University of Leicester, for which she is writing a full-length novel.
DETAILS
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow writers, explore your creative imagination and learn from an experienced local writer.
The event will take place in person at Central Library Nottingham, which is situated conveniently near to city transport links and has ample parking nearby.
Map link here.
Please contact admin@nottinghamwritersstudio.co.uk with any questions.
Thank you
NWS Team
