Writing Vivid, Memorable Characters
6/27/2026
Want readers to connect deeply with your characters? Discover how accomplished writers use emotion, sensory detail, and perspective to bring fictional and real people fully alive on the page.
Bring Your Characters Fully to Life on the Page with Christine Walker
Ideal for fiction writers, memoirists, and creative nonfiction writers who want to create richer, more emotionally resonant characters.
WEBINAR • Saturday, June 27, 2026 • 9-10:15am Pacific Time (12-1:15pm ET)
What makes readers fall in love with a character—or remember them long after they finish a book? In this immersive webinar, author and teacher Christine Walker explores the essential techniques writers use to create vivid, believable people in fiction and memoir.
Through examples from accomplished novelists and memoirists, you’ll learn how writers step deeply into a character’s inner world using senses, emotions, and point of view to create authentic emotional connection. Whether you’re writing imagined characters or real people from life, this workshop will help you move beyond description and into embodiment—so readers don’t just observe your characters, they feel them.
You’ll leave with practical strategies for creating memorable characters and hands-on exercises you can immediately apply to your own work.
In this webinar, you’ll learn
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Techniques for creating vivid, memorable characters
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Strategies for using senses, emotions, and point of view to deepen characterization
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How accomplished writers bring characters fully alive on the page
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Ways to create emotional connection between your readers and your characters
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Generative exercises to strengthen your own character work
Create characters your readers will never forget
Meet Your Instructor
Christine Walker
Christine Walker has taught writing courses in bookstores, community venues, and online. Her unique approach to writing comes from her multi-faced career which includes working as strategic visioning facilitator, visual artist, and an author. She received her MFA in Writing and Literature at Bennington which reinforced her commitment to reading literature to create literature. She is the author of A Painter’s Garden: Cultivating the Creative Life, and the novel, Tap Dancing at the Bluebird.
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FAQ
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Are the sessions live?
Yes! Most of our workshops are streamed live on Zoom, allowing you to learn in real time and interact with the instructor. If you can't make it, don’t worry—we will send you a link to watch or download the recording within 24 to 48 hours after the session ends.
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Will I get a recording?
Yes! If you can’t attend live (or want to revisit the material), you’ll receive a recording after the session. You can watch it on your own schedule.
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Can I ask questions during the workshop?
Our webinars and workshops will have built in time for Q&A at the end. Some workshop instructors may respond to questions throughout the session, depending on the workshop format.
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Will I receive materials or resources?
Many workshops include slides, worksheets, or resource lists that you can download and keep.
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Do I need to prepare anything in advance?
No preparation is required unless otherwise noted. Some instructors may offer optional prompts or materials to help you get even more out of the session.