What Makes a Character Tick? Every great story begins with great characters. Bestselling author Elisa Lorello dives into the essentials of character development, including intention, action, and voice.We’ll discuss memorable characters from novels, film, and television, and do an exercise to develop your own character.Find great resources here: guides.wake.gov/writinggroupsFor ages 17+
Wake Forest Writers' Group: Workshop with Elisa Lorello is a free community writing class focused on character development at the Wake Forest Community Library. If you have an aspiring writer in the house, keep in mind this session is for ages 17 and older. Bestselling author Elisa Lorello will teach participants about intention, action, and voice by analyzing well-known characters from books, movies, and television. Attendees will also participate in a hands-on writing exercise to build their own character, and you can find additional materials online at guides.wake.gov/writinggroups before you go. This weekday evening workshop is a productive way for older teens and adults to sharpen their creative writing skills and connect with other local writers in a structured, supportive library setting.
