Novel 101: Catalyzing Characters

Workshops are conducted EST via Zoom, a virtual platform that allows you to participate in exercises and contribute to group conversation. To participate, please register by the deadline using the ticket portal below, or go to Scholarships. Zoom links are emailed to registered participants as follows:

• Morning and Noon Workshops: Link is sent on the day/evening before the class starts.
• Afternoon Workshops: Link is sent one hour before the workshop starts.
• Evening Workshops: Link is sent on the evening of the workshop between 5:15 pm and one hour before the workshop starts.

Member Price: $30
Deadline to Register: October 13, 5 pm
Instructor: David B. Seaburn

The main character in Robinson’s Gilead, John Ames, is nuanced, subtle, and transformative. The best characters aren’t characters at all; they become people. In this workshop, participants will engage with a series of writing prompts that lead to developing a cast of compelling characters who organize and drive the plot. Exploring the work of Marilynne Robinson will be a core component of our work together.

David B. Seaburn has written seven novels, most recently, Gavin Goode (2019). He has been a Finalist for the National Indie Excellence Award in General Fiction (2011), a second place winner for the TAZ Awards for Fiction (2017); he was shortlisted for the Somerset Award (2018); he was an American Book Fest Finalist for “Best Book” in General Fiction (2019), and a Semi-Finalist in Literary, Contemporary and Satire Fiction for the Somerset Award (2019).