Apply for The Verge
Be prepared to peel back the layers and find the heart of not only your characters, but the story itself.
In this webinar, we'll dive into the similarities and differences between "realistic" and "relatable" writing in order to craft compelling characters that readers connect with on and off the page. A character can be true to life in every detail and yet still fall flat on a page while another could be in a wildly fantastic world and feel like a best friend. We’ll discuss what makes the difference.
This webinar is a great fit for:
Bonus: Participants will have a submission opportunity with Hannah following the event!
Manuscript Wish List:
What am I looking for?
Across Middle Grade, Young Adult, and Adult fiction, I’m looking for stories with high concepts, gripping and memorable voices, and characters you don’t want to let go of when the book ends. This could be fantasy, speculative, thriller, romance, bookclub, etc, but I tend to prefer fast-paced, tight plotting no matter the genre. I’m a sucker for projects that cross genres (think horror-romcom or other mash-ups!) and I’m always looking for underrepresented voices telling all sorts of stories, with adventure and joy and hope at their heart.
- Writers at any stage looking to add depth to character
- Writers who have received industry feedback that says “I wasn’t able to connect”
- All genre of writers
- Anyone who is curious about how and why a character sticks with a reader
Bonus: Participants will have a submission opportunity with Hannah following the event!
Manuscript Wish List:
What am I looking for?
Across Middle Grade, Young Adult, and Adult fiction, I’m looking for stories with high concepts, gripping and memorable voices, and characters you don’t want to let go of when the book ends. This could be fantasy, speculative, thriller, romance, bookclub, etc, but I tend to prefer fast-paced, tight plotting no matter the genre. I’m a sucker for projects that cross genres (think horror-romcom or other mash-ups!) and I’m always looking for underrepresented voices telling all sorts of stories, with adventure and joy and hope at their heart.
What You'll Learn:
- Discuss the differences between writing realistic characters and worlds and those that the reader connects with
- How to use motivation as a way to create a bridge to readers
- Develop characters with rich backstories, desires, and needs that shape the story
- Ways to identify where your character is falling flat or distant and how to bring them to life
About Writing Barn Craft Webinars:
Industry professionals: authors, agents, editors, etc. facilitate these events. Price points are low and attendance is high, anywhere from 50-200+ attendees. Writing craft and industry engagement are explored. *REPLAYS are made available for all registrants 2 business days after the event and are available for a limited time.*
Hannah love a good adventure on and off the page, but especially the stories that dig into themes of identity and explore the metaphors of magic and monsters. She works on Middle Grade, Young Adult, and Adult fiction across genres and loves a speculative or romantic bent and distinct voice. Hannah earned an MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts, but pivoted to working in the publishing industry shortly after graduating. Since then, she has worked as a bookseller, festival organizer, and freelance editor before landing at Folio Literary Management where she has the privilege to support Lauren Spieller and John Cusick and is now beginning to build her own list.
About Hannah Teachout
