Developing a story is a process that can take months, even years. From the initial spark of inspiration to a fully fleshed out draft, there are many steps that must be taken for any idea to succeed. Whether it is developing an outline or a full-fledged screenplay, this workshop will cover the techniques that can be used to make your ideas come to life.
Theme Development
When a writer first begins the story development process, they must experiment with several concepts until they find the one that resonates with them. It is this idea that will guide them throughout the writing process and become the foundation upon which the entire narrative will flourish.
Setting Development
Creating an immersive world is an essential aspect of any story. From a bright, sunny morning in the middle of a park to a dark forest with crooked, gnarled trees, the setting of your story can create a mood and atmosphere that will affect how readers feel about your characters and their journey.
Character Development
Providing readers with well-developed characters is an important element of storytelling. Readers connect with protagonists they can empathize with, so it’s crucial to develop believable characters that your audience will be drawn to. This workshop will explore the techniques that can be used to build rich and dimensional characters. Then, it will address how to develop your protagonist’s arc to show their growth or change by the end of the story.
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