CIT presents this session led by writer and editor Natalie Beech (Channel 4 Writing for Television Award 2022, editor Flourish Magazine), this workshop will delve into one of most important aspects of writing fiction: compelling and believable characters.

Looking at some of fiction’s most iconic and memorable characters, participants will take part in exercises to develop their own characters and explore how strong characters drive plot and create story.

Through clear exercises, this workshop gives participants a template for creating strong characters in their work.

About The Artist

Natalie is a freelance scriptwriter, editor and arts marketer based in Manchester.

In 2022 she won the Channel 4 Writing for Television Award and has developed TV and audio dramas with companies including Rollem and Free Turn Productions. Her plays have been staged at theatres including Arcola, The Pleasance, The Bread & Roses Theatre and Attenborough Arts Centre, and she has received commissions from organisations including the international HeforShe campaign to create documentary and site-specific theatre. In 2024 she won the Women X Film Festival Script Competition, and she currently has a BFI-funded short film in production. Alongside her scriptwriting, Natalie edits the independent magazine Flourish and works in PR & marketing with several arts organisations across the UK.

Find out more at www.nataliebeech.com