Writing Compelling Characters Workshop - New Milton Library - Saturday 27th September 2025 - 10.00am

Writing Compelling Characters Workshop

New Milton Library

Saturday 27th September 2025

10.00am to 12.00pm

Join published author Alice G May to learn how to write compelling characters that your
readers can connect with.

• Build compelling characters for your novels or short stories
• Chart your character’s emotional development or journey through your plot

Who is this course for: This is a relaxed and friendly workshop for anyone interested in writing. Whether you write short stories, novellas or full-length fiction this course will be useful to help bring depth and realism to your characters. Alice G May is the author of The Resistance Girls, a World War Two historical thriller series published by Boldwood Books. She is also the author of The Mid-life Trials of Annabeth Hope, contemporary women’s fiction, and a memoir, The House That Sat Down. If you’ve been thinking about writing, but haven’t started yet, or if you have been writing for a while and want to know how to take your work to the next level, or, if you are simply fascinated with the writing process, then do come along and let’s chat.

Previous knowledge or experience: No previous knowledge needed.

How will I learn: Through informal discussion.

How will I be assessed: Through informal discussion.

What shall I bring: Writing materials i.e. pen/pencil and paper or laptop. (If you are bringing a laptop, please make sure that it is fully charged as it will not be possible to plug it in due to health and safety issues with trailing cables.)

Next steps: Joining a writing group whether in person or on line. Attending more advanced writing workshops whether in person or on line. Attending writing festivals to meet other writers and learn how they are developing their work

If a learner decides to withdraw from a course before a course begins, the following charges should be made:

• 21 working days or more before course starts a full refund will be issued
• 7 - 20 working days before course starts a £10 admin fee will be charged
• Less than 7 working days before the course starts no refund will be made

This course is aimed at Hampshire residents aged 19+ Attendance is expected at each session to ensure that you get the most out of your learning experience and to minimise disruption for other learners. Please advise the venue/tutor of any absence you may have.

Attendance is expected at each session to ensure that you get the most out of your learning experience and to minimise disruption for other learners. Please advise the venue/tutor of any absence you may have.

You will be contacted by a member of the learning in Libraries team prior to the course. We are unable to process your booking without a phone number.

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