Character Writing Workshop Series

In each two-hour workshop, participants will: 

• Learn about “character bibles” and how they can be useful as a character development/writing tool.
• Apply these tools to one character in their writing.
• Create their own templates for future use.

This venue is wheelchair accessible, and masks are required and provided. Please reach out to hello@undertheumbrellabookstore.com with accessibility requests.

Each month will follow a specific theme:

April | Play a Game with your Characters: Building Character Bibles Using TTRPG Character Sheets

Participants will:

• Learn about “character bibles” and how they can be useful as a character development/writing tool.
• Discuss character creation using tools from games like Thirsty Sword Lesbians, D&D, Daggerheart, and Vampire of the Masquerade. 
• Apply these tools to one character in their writing. 
• Create their own template for future use. 

Supplies provided:

• Blank character sheets from different TTRPG styles
• Zine making materials

May | Do some Reading with your Characters: Building Character Bibles and Backstories Using Tarot and Oracle Cards 

Participants will: 

• Learn about “character bibles” and how they can be useful as a character development/writing tool.
• Discuss character creation and backstory building using the introspection tools that cards and decks provide. 
• Apply these tools to one character in their writing. 
• Create their own cards and/or character journal template for future use. 

Supplies provided: 

• Tarot and Oracle cards for examples and play. 
• Zine and card making materials

June | Take Your Character Out for Coffee:  How to have a conversation with your characters and build character journals.

Participants will: 

• Discuss character creation with fellow participants. 
• Build a conversation with one character using character survey questions. 
• Create their own journal template for future use. 

Supplies provided: 

• Zine making materials