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Character Building and Writing Dialog

Creative Writing Workshop

2025-09-20 15:00:00 2025-09-20 16:00:00 America/New_York Character Building and Writing Dialog Join us for a hands-on workshop focused on creating believable, engaging fictional characters. Develop character traits, motivations, and backstories through guided exercises and discussions. Maple Valley Branch Library - Community Room

Saturday, September 20
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-20 15:00:00 2025-09-20 16:00:00 America/New_York Character Building and Writing Dialog Join us for a hands-on workshop focused on creating believable, engaging fictional characters. Develop character traits, motivations, and backstories through guided exercises and discussions. Maple Valley Branch Library - Community Room

Join us for a hands-on workshop focused on creating believable, engaging fictional characters. Develop character traits, motivations, and backstories through guided exercises and discussions.

Register online, in-person, or by phone at 330.864.5721.

In this workshop, you will learn:

  • What is character building? (Types of characters, protagonist, antagonist, etc.)
  • How to build your characters (inside and out)
  • Researching your characters (to build & create memorable ones)
  • Pick your spot (setting, location, etc.)
  • What is dialog & why is it important to story?
  • How to write dialog that fits your characters (matching your characters to your dialog)
  • Back story through dialog

Ava Blu Wilson is a creative writer, poet, author, and illustrator. She has authored children's books, YA novels, and realistic fiction for adults. Her latest book, "The Attic" is her first Christian thriller.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Education | Books & Writing |

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Maple Valley Branch Library

maplevalley@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.864.5721
Branch manager
Tonya Wright

Hours
Mon, Aug 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 22 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 23 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 24 Closed

About the branch

The Maple Valley Branch Library is a key component of a neighborhood that finds a welcoming community gathering place within its walls. Artwork features local artists Debra Calhoun, Melissa Daubert, and the late Miller Horns, and a plaque pays tribute to poet and Maple Valley childhood customer Rita Dove. Rich book, movie, and music collections celebrate, among other genres, the extensive contribution of African-Americans to the arts, literature. In addition, the library is a hub of activity that ranges from computers and computer classes, WiFi, printing, copying, scanning and faxing, to hundreds of programs for all ages on themes as diverse as local history, book discussions, crafting, storytelling, homework help, and more.

Local non-profit groups meet at the Maple Valley Branch Library frequently, and Library staff can be found participating in events at local schools and as participants in community organizations working toward neighborhood success. Maple Valley Branch Library is the one-stop spot for education, creativity, and entertainment to suit all interests.

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