Write Better Characters is a 2 hour, 5 weekly course designed to help you develop your characters for the big or small screen. Every week we will explore exactly what makes a character great and how they can best serve your story and plot.
Each session is designed to give you the opportunity to discuss your ideas, your characters and your story.
By the end of the 5 weeks course you’ll have a greater understanding of your character, their motivation, their goal, the obstacles they must face and how they will overcome them.
Together, we will learn that, whether your’re writing comedy, drama, tragedy, fantasy or romance, all character arcs follow a similar path. That’s not to say all characters are the same, but all great characters need a purpose, a goal, something to gain and something to lose.
This course is for adults of any ability or experience. Whether you’re an aspiring writer or seasoned pro, there will be something for everyone.
THE COURSE
WEEK 1
7pm – 9pm Scala Cinema, Prestatyn
Introduction and Overview
We look at examples of compelling and enduring characters and explore what it is that makes them great. We also discuss the character’s you’ve been developing or wish to develop.
WEEK 2
7pm – 9pm Scala Cinema, Prestatyn
The Beginning
Who is your character? Where does your character’s journey begin? What do they want? What do they need? What are their strengths? What are there flaws?
WEEK 3
7pm – 9pm Scala Cinema, Prestatyn
The Middle
Where does your character’s journey take them? What are they up against? Who are they up against? What do they stand to lose? What do they Stand to win? What are the obstacles and challenges they must face?
WEEK 4
7pm – 9pm Scala Cinema, Prestatyn
The End
Where does your character end up? Are they any different from how they started? How are they different? How have they changed? Have they changed others? What have they achieved? What have they gained and what have they lost?
WEEK 5
7pm – 9pm Scala Cinema, Prestatyn
Tying it all together
We look back at your character’s journey and ask the MOST important question: “Has your character effectively told your story”?