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Creating Compelling Characters for the Screen

2 November @ 11:00 am - 2:15 pm

£60

Do you dream of crafting characters that captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression? Join us for an engaging workshop where you’ll learn the art of creating rich, flawed, and fascinating characters for the screen.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Character Development Techniques:
    • Dive deep into the building blocks of compelling characters.
    • Understand how to create authentic and relatable personas.
  • Interactive ‘Show, Don’t Tell’ Exercises:
    • Participate in hands-on activities that teach you how to convey emotions, traits, and narratives visually.
    • Learn how to let your characters’ actions and dialogues reveal their inner worlds without explicit exposition.
  • Screenwriting vs. Novel Writing:
    • Discover the key differences between developing characters for the screen and for written literature.
    • Understand how visual storytelling impacts character development and audience engagement.
    • Learn techniques specific to screenwriting that bring your characters to life on screen.
  • Analyzing Iconic TV Characters:
    • Explore examples from popular TV series.
    • Unpack what makes certain characters unforgettable, rich, and intriguingly flawed.
  • Bringing Humanity to Your Scripts:
    • Learn how to infuse your characters with depth and emotion.
    • Discover ways to reflect real human experiences in your storytelling.

Why Attend?

  • Hands-On Experience: Engage in interactive exercises that spark creativity and enhance your writing skills.
  • Expert Guidance: Gain insights from an industry expert.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow writers and creatives passionate about storytelling.

Who Should Attend?

  • Aspiring and experienced writers looking to elevate their character creation.
  • Storytellers eager to understand the nuances of screenwriting.
  • Anyone passionate about bringing authentic and compelling characters to life on screen.

 

Find out more about Strong Story and your host Elena at:

www.strongstory.org

Don’t miss this chance to bring depth and authenticity to your characters! 

Extra info: We’ll meet in the ‘Top Table’ area of Racks. Please bring a pen and notebook or a laptop if you prefer. Tea and coffee are available for purchase. We will have a short break half-way through the workshop, but we won’t have a lunch break.

Location

Racks Bar & Kitchen, BS8 1LX

Details

Date:
2 November
Time:
11:00 am - 2:15 pm
Cost:
£60
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/strongstory?ref=strong-web

Venue

Racks Bar & Kitchen
St Paul's Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LX
Bristol, BS8 1LX Bristol
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