Creating Compelling Characters: Teens Creative Writing Workshop

Saturday 17 October 2026 at 12:00PM
Colchester Library

Event Description

Percy Jackson. Katniss Everdeen. Lara Jean Song. The best characters keep us reading as we want to know what happens to them next. Create your own in this fun 90-minute workshop for writers aged 12 to 17. You’ll leave with your own protagonist with a unique motivation, conflict, and character arc, ready for a story! 

This workshop is part of Colchester Library’s autumn creative writing programme for young writers. This series of workshops for writers aged 7 to 11 and 12 to 17 takes a fun, hands-on approach, led by creative writing tutor Daisy Jones.  

Each session stands alone, so you can come to just one, or as many as you like. All materials are provided and no previous writing experience is required – just bring your imagination! All workshops are free, but places are limited and booking is essential.

 

When

12:00PM - 1:30PM
Saturday 17 October 2026
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Where

Colchester Castle Room
Colchester Library
Trinity Square
Colchester CO1 1JB
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Bookings

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Events in Teens Creative Writing Workshops Series

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You vs the Blank Page: Teens Creative Writing Workshop 5 September 2026 at 12:00PM Colchester Library Ages 12-17
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Find Your Voice with Poetry: Teens Creative Writing Workshop 3 October 2026 at 12:00PM Colchester Library Ages 12-17

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