How to Write Animal Characters Workshop

Do you enjoy reading books with animal characters? Do you love Jack London’s Buck or Shelby Van Pelt’s octopus, Marcellus? Who couldn’t love Garth Stein’s Enzo or Leonie Swann’s flock of sheep trying to solve their shepherd’s murder? If you’d like to create your own animal characters, join us on January 12, 2025 at the Brookwood Library from 10am to 12 pm for this fun writing workshop. We’ll explore not only animals but also mythical creatures, and discover how we can make these amazing characters come alive for readers. You don’t need any writing experience to enjoy this workshop – just bring a fun-loving spirit and your favorite writing implements and I’ll bring the flashcards!

Hugo House - Virtual Workshop

All Levels | Nonhuman characters bring a depth to your story not achievable with human characters. By exploring four elements — point of view, intelligence, behavior, and “The Wilding” (the moment when the animal character becomes its most primitive self ) — you can follow in the footsteps of Sofia Samatar, Caroline M. Yoachim, Brooke Bolander, and Garth Stein to create unforgettable nonhuman characters that readers identify with and love. This lively workshop explores not only animals but also landscapes, mythical creatures, and inanimate objects, such as toys and appliances.