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Rally of Writers: Character Desire

LCC Conference Center 5708 Cornerstone Dr., Lansing

Romance novels have given a whole different connotation to the word “desire,” but desire in literature doesn’t have anything to do with intimate relationships or lust. Instead, think of desire as the motivation, goals, wants, etc. Without it, there is no character growth, no forward movement of plot, no obstacles to be overcome. Struggling with…

$112

Character Desire: What Your Character Wants, Needs, and Doesn’t Even Know She’s Missing

Heritage Park Visitor's Center 24915 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills

Romance novels have given a whole different connotation to the word “desire,” but desire in literature doesn’t have anything to do with intimate relationships or lust. Without it, there is no character growth, no forward movement of plot, no obstacles to be overcome. In this workshop, we’ll do hands-on exercises to learn what the three…

Free

Character Desire: What Your Character Wants, Needs, and Doesn’t Even Know She’s Missing

Traverse Area District Library 610 Woodmere Ave, Traverse City

Romance novels have given a whole different connotation to the word “desire,” but desire in literature doesn’t have anything to do with intimate relationships or lust. Without it, there is no character growth, no forward movement of plot, no obstacles to be overcome. In this workshop, we’ll do hands-on exercises to learn what the three…

Free