This writing course, Crafting Complicated Characters with Maame Blue takes place at Writing NSW in Sydney.

Do you love reading about messy romantic entanglements, fraught family interactions or the multi-layered relationship with self? Would you like help to create more characters that drive these kinds of narratives?

Learn how to create your own complex characters by utilising context and breaking down character motivations.

During this one-day workshop, Maame Blue – author of the award-winning novel Bad Love – will take you through close readings of contemporary fiction, film recommendations and literary discussion, as well as useful writing exercises to kick start the creation of your own complicated characters.