What does your fictional character really want?
How do you create memorable characters so fresh and clever your reader will always remember them?
The creators of Finding Nemo (2003) devised the most believable characters in twenty first century film. In this all-day workshop we’ll study this film so they can tell us how to create riveting and complex main characters who will drive our story and connect with our readers. This class is perfect for those who are new to fiction and for those whose narratives need a boost. Alice is an experienced fiction book editor who has guided scores of novelists on the traditional and independent path to publication.
Location: Center for Excellence, 3803-B Computer Dr. Suite 106, Raleigh, NC
Thursday, March 21, 2013 Time: 9:30-4pm
Tuition: $99, Light breakfast snacks included
About Alice:
Alice Osborn, M.A. is the author of three books of poetry: After the Steaming Stops(Main Street Rag, 2012), Unfinished Projects (Main Street Rag, 2010) and Right Lane Ends (Catawba, 2006); she is a manuscript editor, successful blogger and powerful speaker. Alice teaches creative writing all over the country where she uses sensory images and road-tested prompts to stimulate her students’ best work. Her work has appeared in Raleigh’s News and Observer, The Pedestal Magazine, and in numerous journals and anthologies. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, with her husband and two children. Visit her website at www.aliceosborn.com