Character as Action [Robin McLean]
All Levels | “Character,” according to Aristotle, “gives us qualities, but it is in action—what we do—that we are happy or the reverse.” In this one-day session, writers of fiction will explore building more engaging characters through action, as opposed to dialogue or happenstance. Come away with methods for giving your characters more agency and depth, freeing them to move your story forward in unexpected ways. We will look to Samuel Beckett for guidance.