TELL ME WHY: CREATING REALISTIC & BELIEVABLE MOTIVATION FOR (ALL) YOUR CHARACTERS
Featured speaker: Anna J. Stewart, USA Today Bestselling Romance Novelist
What you will learn:
- What is motivation and how does it apply to character.
- Why motivation is important to your characters and your story as a whole.
- Film and TV examples of strong (and not so strong) character motivation.
- The difference in creating motivation for villains versus heroes.
- Motivation examined in relation to goals and conflict.
Networking & Coffee: 11:30 am.
Book display – Bring a copy of your book to display and SELL!
Book giveaway – Bring a used book you think others might enjoy.
Meal: Plated, with vegetarian option
Meeting cost: $32, advance purchase; walk-in, $37. Required of all attendees, receipt available which can be tax deductible.
Sadly, our prices have gone up to cover bank charges.
Native Californian Anna J Stewart is the author of more than 50 romance novels and novellas. Currently under contract with Harlequin and ArcManor, she writes sweet to spicy happily ever afters across the romance genre. A former Holt Medallion winner, a Daphne, and National Readers’ Choice finalist, she’s also been lucky enough to have one of her books optioned for a TV movie.
Special post-meeting club fundraiser: “Public Speaking Tips for Writers,” by member Linda Champion, Toastmasters District Champion, Speech Evaluation, a 30-minutes verbal presentation, written tips, and plenty of time for questions! (Attendees who stay to hear Linda are invited to give a donation to the club!)