Mastering Characterization with Nadia Uddin at the 92Y

Characterization is the heart of compelling storytelling.

Strong, fully realized characters not only drive the plot but also immerse readers in a world that feels authentic and alive. In this three-hour intensive, we’ll explore the techniques that bring characters to life — through narration, dialogue, interaction, and interiority — while studying the balance between direct and indirect characterization.

We’ll examine iconic literary characters and also look beyond fiction, drawing insights from screenwriters, actors, and playwrights to understand how character development works across different storytelling mediums.

Writers of all kinds and all levels will benefit, with lessons that can be applied to literary fiction, memoir, auto-fiction, flash fiction, genre fiction, and screenwriting.

By the end of the course, participants will:

• Gain a strong understanding of the literary tools for characterization.