I THINK, THEREFORE, I AM
How does a craft writer create a compelling character, a person or thing capable of playing affecting the plot, language, structure, and other elements in a narrative? How does one successfully draw a veil between the self, the writer, and the characters in a story? And how does one successfully convey the essence of a character to a reader? The answers to these complex questions can aid a writer in their quest to capture a reader’s attention and to concoct plots which provide characters with opportunities to convey nuance.
In the fifth Doek Workshop—using close reading and character maps—character synthesis in short and long fiction is explored with the intention to draw the workshop participants’ attentions to the need for both distance (which permits reflection and consideration) and proximity (which provides intimacy and detail) from the characters they create. The ultimate goal of this workshop is to provide participants with a greater understanding of the storytelling considerations which a craft writer must interrogate and balance in order to commence, continue, and conclude their writings from a character perspective.
TUTORIAL SESSION DATES
- Saturday, 25 September 2021 (13h00—16h00) at the Doek Studio
FACILITATOR
Rémy Ngamije • Doek’s Founder • Chairperson • Artministrator
Rémy is a Rwandan-born Namibian writer and photographer. He is the founder, chairperson, and artministrator of Doek. He is also the co-founder and editor-in-chief of Doek! Literary Magazine.
PARTICIPANTS
Roxane Bayer • Kay-Leigh De Sousa • Charmaine //Gamxamûs • Ndawedwa Denga Hanghuwo • Katherine Hunter • Filemon Iiyambo • Dalene Kooper • Ange Mucyo