Fiction Fundamentals: Working with Characters
Alexandra Writers’ Centre Society
Dates: Monday, January 12, 2026
Cost: AWCS Member price: $60, Non-member price: $80
Time: 6 – 9pm MT
Instructor: Marlies Sargent
Looking for some tips to get your story on paper? Looking for a place to start your writing journey? The Fiction Fundamentals workshops provide writers with information around some of the essential building blocks of story. These workshops are for everyone, including those new to writing and those looking for a refresher. Each workshop focuses on a different element of storytelling, and delves into the purpose and importance of each element, as well as provides strategies and resources to learn new skills.
Attendees are encouraged to email samples they are stuck on or questions they are looking to have answered. Some of the materials or questions attendees submit will be used as examples in the workshops to work on together. Send your questions to marlies@workingwords.ca at least one week before the workshop date.
Fiction Fundamentals: Working with Characters
This workshop will focus on creating and developing characters. From quirks to backstory, this workshop provides strategies to create characters with depth that readers will want to root for.
This class takes place online using Zoom
For more information and to register visit ONLINE Fiction Fundamentals: Working with Characters.
Marlies Sargent (she/her) is a fiction editor living in Calgary. Marlies is passionate about helping authors feel confident in their writing and learn new skills along the way. She uses her 10 years of previous teaching experience to work one-on-one with authors through their writing journey. When she’s not reading or editing, Marlies can be found walking her dog, playing soccer, and making cheesy postcards for her nephews.
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