
Dynamic Characters Workshop
"Dynamic Characters: Or how I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Villain" with Brodi Ashton
Available spots
Service Description
Early Bird Cost: $605* After March 15th: $655 "Dynamic Characters: Or how I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Villain." The best main characters are vibrant, dynamic, and carry a heavy burden. Protagonists change and adapt as they meet challenges throughout the book. They propel the plot forward. They must maintain a delicate balance between battling their own flaws and still remaining champions. When done well, they evoke dueling emotions that draw the reader irresistibly in. The best antagonists are those with whom the reader not only sympathizes but empathizes. These are the vicissitudes of literature and life. After all, villains are not supposed to be like Pinky and the Brain, where there is no internal motivation except to, "Plan to take over the world!" How do your characters stand up? Let's find out. We will also dive into plot structure, dialogue, and formulas about novel-writing, which you must learn before you even think of abandoning. Years ago, I workshopped the first twenty pages of what would become the EVERNEATH TRILOGY right here at WIFYR. Martine Leavitt was my instructor. So I can't oversell the opportunities you might find here. Get ready to work! The first 5,000 words -- roughly 20 pages -- of your manuscript is due April 15th. You may also send a one page query letter that I will critique. Please turn these in on time. Whatever is turned in on the 15th will be workshopped. *PAYMENT PLAN! If you sign up by February 28, you can take advantage of a 3-month payment plan. Subsequent payments will be made by March 15 and April 15. Late payments may result in losing your spot in the class and a partial refund (see refund policy). Please only use this option if you're confident you are able to pay on time and in full by April 15, 2025.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
We understand not all circumstances can be anticipated. However, our faculty and staff put in a considerable amount of time critiquing registrants’ manuscripts and organizing Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers long before the conference begins. All refund requests must be made in writing. Please email carolloveswifyr@gmail.com to make the request. WIFYR Handling Fee Rates January = 20% February = 20% March = 25% April = 50% After May 1 = No refund Morning Class Deposit Refunds: If you make a deposit on a class and decide to withdraw, there will be a $200 non-refundable fee. Payment Plans: JANUARY ONLY! If you sign up by January 31, you can take advantage of a 4-month payment plan. Subsequent payments will be made by February 15, March 15, and April 15 (final payment). Late payments may result in losing your spot in the class. Please only use this option if you're confident you are able to pay on time and in full by April 15, 2025.