Character Building & Development for Screenwriting
with Dawn Sellers
$95 - Only 8 Spots
Beginners welcome, open to all
About Dawn Sellers:
Dawn Sellers is an award-winning writer, producer, and director with a focus on both feature films and episodic storytelling. Her latest project, Almost Boston, a comedic television pilot, is currently making its way through the festival circuit. An advocate for local independent film, Dawn is the founder of POV Filmmakers, a Portland-based nonprofit dedicated to connecting and supporting local filmmakers. She also produces and hosts the Oregon Indie Film podcast and co-creates for both screen and stage alongside her husband through their production company, Broken Toe Productions. Dawn shares writing inspiration and craft insights through Story Lab, her Substack newsletter for screenwriters and storytellers at every stage.
Join us in-person at The Sound Stage
Saturday, November 22
10:00AM-1:00PM
This 3-hour workshop helps writers create unforgettable, multidimensional characters that drive story and emotion. Through guided exercises, real screenplay examples, and group discussion, participants will craft authentic characters with clear motivations, emotional depth, and distinct voices. You’ll explore how to reveal personality through action and dialogue, understand wants versus needs, and shape powerful character arcs that transform your story. By the end, you’ll have a compelling new character, a scene that brings them to life, and practical tools to continue developing characters on your own.
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What You’ll Learn:
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Craft authentic, multidimensional characters
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Reveal personality and emotion through action and dialogue
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Understand wants vs. needs and how they shape character arcs
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Develop supporting and shadow characters to strengthen your story
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Apply exercises to create a complete scene and map a character’s arc
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What to Bring:
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Notebook or journal
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Writing materials (pen, pencil, or laptop/tablet)
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Want to attend all 3 of these workshops in our new Screenwriting series with Dawn Sellers? Use the promo code ALL3SAVE5 to get $5 off each class when you enroll in all 3!
