The process of developing characters can be a complicated one, after all, three-dimensional characters have numerous qualities and experiences that make them unique. Having a firm grasp of the psychology behind a character enables a writer to provide more context to their behavior and depth to their personality. Loriann Oberlin,…
Chapter Secretary, Andrew McDowell, will be the guest speaker at the Baltimore chapter. He will be presenting his topic, The Importance of Names, on February 27, 2020, at 9836 Greenside Dr, Cockeysville, MD 21030-5006. If you missed this presentation when he spoke at the Annapolis chapter meeting, here is your…
Ted Weber gave an excellent presentation about character development and its impact on plot. For more information on Ted and his writing, please visit www.tcweber.com. You can download a free copy of the character sheet used in the presentation as a Word document / PDF Format or download his Power…
Characters are an important part of creative fictional story telling—often the most important. It’s through the protagonist(s) that the reader connects to the story. In this interactive presentation, we’ll discuss character arcs, how to tie them into the plot, and how to flesh out your imaginary characters so they feel…
Register Here Maryland Writers’ Association is pleased to offer an all-day workshop with Donald Maass on The Emotional Craft of Fiction. The workshop will be held at the Hilton BWI, on October 12, 2019 from 9 am to 5 pm. MWA Member Registration NOW OPEN: $99General Registration (available August 1):…
What’s in a name? Much, when it comes to your characters. Andrew McDowell discusses all the elements to consider.
Acclaimed author Barbara Esstman leads a workshop on developing believable characters.