Free virtual writing workshop slated Oct. 29

The Lewes Public Library and Browseabout Books will host Bring Characters to Life in Your Fiction, a virtual writing workshop, from 1 to 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29, via Zoom.

The presenter will be Nancy Sakaduski, author of “How to Write Winning Short Stories” and its companion workbook. A short presentation will be followed by an opportunity for questions and discussion. 

Well-drawn characters captivate readers, and add spark to stories and novels. Writers often struggle to make characters realistic and fully dimensional. In this free workshop, participants will learn how to develop intriguing characters, create authentic dialogue, and put characters into motion. Topics will include naming characters, showing relationships among characters, and depicting characters that are different from oneself.

Participants will come away with actionable skills that improve the quality of their writing. The session is designed to teach writers how to create characters that will take their fiction to the next level.

Nancy Day Sakaduski is an award-winning writer and editor who owns Cat & Mouse Press, a company that publishes books set in the Delmarva region. She runs the annual Rehoboth Beach Reads Short Story Contest and helps writers prepare their short stories for publication. Sakaduski is the author of 25 books. She also curates a free weekly online newspaper, Writing is a Shore Thing, at writingisashorething.com. For more information, go to catandmousepress.com.

Workshop space is limited, and registration is required, but there is no charge. To register, go to lewes.lib.de.us and click on Virtual Programs for Adults.