Character in fiction Day/half-day Event Sat 07 February 2015
Character in fiction
Day/half-day Event
10.00-16.00 Saturday 07 February 2015
Centre for Open Studies University of Glasgow – Creative Writing
Tutor: Alan McMunnigall
Character is one of the most fundamental and important elements of fiction. This day school will look at how writers create characters. We will examine the techniques and approaches that writers use to create memorable and believable characters. Published work will be examined to see examples of successful characterisation in fiction. Students will write in class, using writing exercises that will allow them a deeper understanding of how character works in fiction.
£30
Enrol – Course number: 17512
St Andrews Building, 11 Eldon Street, (off Gibson Street), Glasgow, G3 6NH
Ideally enrol for this course – there should also be places available on the day.
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