Character Without Backstory: Revealing the Inner Life Through Scene, Dialogue, and Image

What makes a character unforgettable? It’s rarely a detailed history. More often, it’s what they notice, what they refuse to say, the objects they keep, and the choices they make. In this two-hour generative workshop, we’ll explore how character emerges through scene, dialogue, gesture, and image rather than exposition. Through close reading, guided discussion, and writing prompts, participants will learn how to reveal emotional depth without relying on lengthy backstory or explanation. Writers will leave with practical techniques for creating nuanced, believable characters and at least one new draft.

Please note that you will receive your Zoom link via email 24 hours before the start of this class. If you enroll in this class less than 24 hours before it begins, please either send us a message or email us at [email protected] to request your link.