We had a lively and, at times, intense discussion of ‘The Temporary Gentleman,’ by Sebastian Barry. The structure of this story is fascinating, complex, and skilfully done. It has interweaving narrative sections on present events, as the protagonist, Jack McNulty, reflects on his life, but it’s the flashbacks that form the major part of the story.
All about Character - by Mandy Hobart
As we know, compelling and believable characters are vital for any story. I wanted to get the group exploring some of the elements that help to breathe life into our imaginary friends.
We each developed a new character called Sam. The techniques used can work well for brand new inventions, but can of course also be applied to revise characters already in our writing.