GETTING IN CHARACTER: A Workshop for Writers
Great stories begin with great characters. “Getting in Character” is a workshop* that will motivate the beginning writer take the plunge into fiction—and help intermediate and advanced writers add new dimensions to works-in-progress.
Participants receive a Character-Building questionnaire, a short reading list, and a Moderator’s Guide a week before the workshop. Many librarians set aside a two-hour period for the seminar, although you can expect that a successful program may run longer. The workshop process is simple: the group elects a moderator, and discussion begins.
Download the workshop files below. Files are Microsoft Word format, in a ZIP archive for easy download.
The ZIP file contains three documents:
WHO AM I? The Character-Building Questionnaire
Participants answer 20 questions about their fictional creation.
UNFORGETTABLE: An Introduction to Immortal Characters
This reading list is a collection of sketches of great literary creations, including Huck Finn, Henry Bech, Mrs. Bennett, and others.
THE MODERATE MODERATOR
A short tutorial on how to moderate a discussion group.
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