✍️ Meet Your Main Character: Building an Unforgettable Protagonist
Every great story begins with a compelling protagonist—but creating a main character readers truly connect with takes more than a name and a backstory.
In this interactive writing workshop, we'll explore the foundations of memorable protagonists by examining common archetypes, the unique strengths each brings to a story, and how to identify the role your own hero is best suited to play. You'll learn how motivations, flaws, fears, and desires shape a character's choices, and discover techniques for transforming a flat protagonist into someone readers will cheer for from the first page to the last.
Together, we'll cover:
📖 Common protagonist archetypes and what makes each one compelling
✨ The strengths and potential pitfalls of different character types
🎯 Defining your protagonist's goals, motivations, and internal conflicts
❤️ Creating authentic emotional depth and believable growth
📝 Practical exercises to help you better understand your main character and strengthen their role in your story
Whether you're starting a brand-new novel or refining a work in progress, you'll leave with a clearer understanding of your protagonist, fresh ideas for deepening their character arc, and practical tools to make your readers care about who they are—and what happens to them.
Bring a notebook, your current work-in-progress (if you have one), and get ready to meet the heart of your story.
✍️ Writers of all levels welcome
🗣 Live Q&A included
☕ Drinks and snacks available for purchase in cafe.
All ages welcome (recommended age 16+)!