Participants of this FREE workshop will learn to write psychologically real characters and explore how elements such as conflict and plot can arise from the character creation process.
Join Canada Reads finalist Loghan Paylor for a writing workshop that explores how to create compelling, believable fictional characters.
Participants in this creative writing workshop will explore how to create psychologically real characters, and how other elements of writing such as conflict and plot can develop organically from character creation. Incorporating elements from fiction and playwriting, this workshop includes one collaborative and two solo writing exercises.
Space is limited so be sure to secure your spot at this FREE event by registering. Visit cbc.ca/northcommunity for details.
About Loghan Paylor
Loghan Paylor (they/them) is a queer, trans author who lives in British Columbia. Their short fiction and essays have previously appeared in Room and Prairie Fire, among others. Paylor has a Master's in creative writing from the University of British Columbia and a day job as a professional geek. "The Cure for Drowning" is their first novel.
About Canada Reads
Now in its 25th year, Canada Reads is CBC's great Canadian book debate. The program is hosted by Ali Hassan and airs April 13-16, 2026, on CBC Television, Radio, Gem, CBC.ca and YouTube.
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