1. Create Unique and Believable Characters
For Screenwriters, Playwrights and Novelists
What exactly is a character – and what is it not?
As a dramatic storyteller, your work gets easier when you understand each of your individual characters, as well as how they fit together within the story. And when you know your characters, they can help your story emerge organically, without having to force them into a plot.
Together we’ll explore the roles characters play, common pitfalls around character development, and writing exercises designed to help you develop characters that feel real and compelling, and support your story.
If you’re an intuitive writer, you’re going to love the clarity that comes with this workshop – and how that clarity helps focus your creativity.
Class Information
DATE: Wednesday, September 10
TIME: 6:30 – 8:30pm
SESSIONS: One Day Only!
LOCATION: Liberty Station, San Diego, CA 92106
SD WRITERS, INK MEMBER PRICE: $36
NONMEMBER PRICE: $42
Please Note: This event will be held IN PERSON in San Diego at Liberty Station.
2. Steampunk Creative Writing
Pre-Halloween: writers will learn about the steampunk genre and participate in two mind-bending writing excursions from the Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror anthology:
The Secret Room: a surreal group creative writing exercise designed to activate your imagination, from famed surrealist Aimee Bender, author of The Girl in the Flammable Skirt and The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake.
Giving Sentience to Inanimate Objects: using provided objects, or something of your own, you will follow steps to create your own unique story. Contributed by former film exec, writer/producer, artist and script consultant, Devo Cutler.
Class Information
DATE: Saturday, October 11, 2025
TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
SESSIONS: One Day Only!
LOCATION: Liberty Station, San Diego, CA 92106
SD WRITERS, INK MEMBER PRICE: $36
NONMEMBER PRICE: $42
Please Note: This event will be held IN PERSON in San Diego at Liberty Station.
3. Make Up Your Own Monster
(For ages 8-11)
Have you ever thought about what it takes to make up a monster?
There’s a lot more to it than glowing eyes or sharp teeth. In this Halloween workshop, young writers will have the chance to use their imaginations to create their own monster… or alien, ghost, witch, or some other creepy character.
In this creative writing workshop especially for children, attendees can enjoy exploring the dark side of their imaginations in a safe and productive way, while exploring the different elements writers use to make an otherworldly character seem real.
Please bring a pen or pencil, plus some paper to write and draw on. Some crayons and color pencils will be provided. You can also bring your own coloring pens.
Class Information
DATE: Sunday, October 26, 2025
TIME: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
SESSIONS: One Day Only!
LOCATION: Liberty Station, San Diego, CA 92106
PRICE FOR ALL: $22.50
Please Note: This event will be held IN PERSON in San Diego at Liberty Station.
Instructor: Laurie Lamson
With a film/video production background, Laurie’s specialty is scriptwriting. She has written well over 100 produced film, video and audio scripts, from corporate promos to a multi-award-winning feature film. She has also directed internationally well-received short films and videos, including Eternal Waltz, a metaphysical romance with thirteen honors.
With a passion for empowering creativity, Laurie has led numerous workshops, hosted telecons for the International Screenwriters’ Association for four years, and was author/editor or co-author/editor of three anthologies in the popular creative writing series. She provides honest and encouraging story consulting and book editing services to fellow writers.
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