Developing and Revealing Character - Writing Workshop
by Katrina Nannestad
Description
Participants will be taken through a number of short, fun activities to create an exciting new character. The strategies used in this workshop are also useful for planning and writing a complete story.
Please Note - Workshops are suited for a small group, no bigger than a standard class-size, so that participants have time to share and receive positive feedback on their work.
Please Note - Workshops are suited for a small group, no bigger than a standard class-size, so that participants have time to share and receive positive feedback on their work.
Topics Covered
- At the centre of a great story stands a well-developed character
- Planning is key. It’s not a chore. It’s where the fun and creativity begins.
- The power of daydreaming, brainstorming, drawing, labelling, listing and making a creative mess.
Details
Audience
Primary Students (Grades 3-6), Secondary Students, Adults
Duration
60 minutes
Requirements
Laptop and projector or smartboard - for author to use a PowerPoint presentation on a USB stick. Whiteboard, eraser and markers. Loose sheets of blank paper. No student workbooks, please.