Developing Characters in Fiction

Many great novels and stories are often described as “character-driven,” fueled by particularly vivid and memorable people. This class, with fiction writer Emma Bender, will explore the craft of developing and deepening character in fiction, with a focus on creating sensory and imagistic details that make characters feel strange, vivid, and alive. We will read a selection of remarkable character descriptions for inspiration, then participate in generative writing prompts to create new characters and/or deepen our understanding of old ones.