The Heart of the Matter: Building Motivated Characters

Ever wonder what makes your characters tick? Why do they risk it all, run from love, or start a revolution? In The Heart of the Matter: Building Motivated Characters, we’ll dive deep into the dreams, desires, and secrets that drive your fictional cast.

This interactive workshop is all about creating characters who leap off the page and stay in readers’ hearts. Through fun exercises, storytelling tips, and a few laughs, we’ll uncover what makes your protagonist push forward, your antagonist hold a grudge, and your sidekick steal the scene. You’ll leave with a toolbox of techniques to craft compelling motivations, layered backstories, and decisions that feel authentic and unforgettable.

Join us and turn your characters from flat to fabulous—because every great story starts with a heart.