In this two-session course, we’ll tackle characterization head-on by discussing vital aspects of building characters who pop off the page.  We’ll look at examples from published fiction and do targeted exercises that explore various strategies to make your characters feel alive.  Whether you’re in the middle of a piece or just have an idea for one, this course will help you get a handle on how to populate the stories you’re telling with vivid personalities that establish an emotional connection with readers. Two Mondays: January 21 and 28, 6 – 8 p.m.