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Creating Memorable Characters with Sophie

December 21, 2020 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

And just like that, the third and last guest session for the current batches of my online writing programme is over. It doesn’t feel like very long ago that I announced the programme, wondering whether there would be enough participants. I did not promise guest sessions because I knew it would depend on the response […]

Filed Under: Workshops Tagged With: character, creative writing workshop, guest session, online creative writing programme, Sophie Gaden, workshops for children

Characters at the Writers’ Club

November 18, 2019 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Excitement is so contagious! The Writers’ Club was full of energy today because of two activities we did based on the idea of how characters come alive to readers. A week ago, I asked the girls to think of a character they would like to present to the rest of the club. We had a […]

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My Favourite Female Characters in Fiction

May 13, 2014 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

A question that always bothers me when I’m writing is whether I should concentrate on plot or character. Plot has the power to transport me, make me gasp and thrill me. But characters… Ah, they’re the people who become lifelong friends. 1) Pollyanna: Too good to be loved, but how I love her! She should be a […]

Filed Under: Books, People Tagged With: character, fiction, reading, story