This is a Council led event.

11/10/2025 - Hurstville Library, Miles Franklin Room.

This event is sold out. Please register to join the waiting list below.

Bring your fictional characters to life in this in-depth workshop designed for writers of all genres. Learn how to build compelling backstories, develop strong characterisation, and define clear internal and external goals.

You'll also explore the power of point of view, master dialogue writing and formatting, and refine your narrative voice.

Perfect for anyone looking to create memorable, multi-dimensional characters that resonate with readers. This will be an in-depth dive into creating complex fictional characters.

• How to create a compelling backstory for your character.

• Characterisation and how to use it effectively.

• Internal and external character goals.

• Point of view: how to use it appropriately for your chosen genre and audience.

• Writing convincing dialogue and formatting it correctly.

• Narrative voice and how to discover and refine yours.

About the Facilitator:
Aylish Dowsett is an award-winning writer, tutor, and copywriter. She teaches creative writing at The Writers’ Studio, The Writing Quarter, Creative Writing Ink, and St George and Sutherland Community College. Her work has been published in Mythrill Fiction, Collider, Honi Soit, Grapeshot, The Quarry, and many others. She loves cats and all things weird and British.

 

Saturday 11 October 2025

 

Address

Hurstville Library, Miles Franklin Room.
Corner of Queens Road and Dora Street, Hurstville. 
 

Time

10.30am - 2.30pm.
 

Cost

$12.50.
 

Bookings

Bookings are essential. However, this event has sold out. Please join the waiting list via the button below. 

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More information

• If you arrive more than 10 minutes after the advertised start time and there are people in the standby queue, your ticket may be allocated to the standby queue.

• If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration at least 3 hours prior to the event. As Library Programs have limited spaces, repeated failure to notify staff of cancellations may result in bookings being refused in the future.

• The library does not endorse or promote any products which may be used in the workshop.

Accessibility Information:

Georges River Libraries is committed to providing inclusive library services and programs. Please email library@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au or note down your requirements or support needs in your event registration.