Writing Vibrant Secondary Characters
Apr 29, 2025
Online event
Middle grade author Sylvia Liu will share how to bring those secondary characters to life, from giving them their own character arcs to tips on making them memorable and unique, and provide examples where they are done particularly well.
Are you writing a novel with a big cast of characters? Or one with a few notable secondary characters? Middle grade author Sylvia Liu will share how to bring those secondary characters to life, from giving them their own character arcs to tips on making them memorable and unique, and provide examples where they are done particularly well. Short writing exercises are also included. This event will be recorded, and a replay will be available for 30 days after the live event.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Virtual
7pm-8:15pm Eastern Standard Time
$30/$15 for premium members
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Sylvia Liu grew up with books and daydreams in Caracas, Venezuela. Once an environmental attorney, she now spins stories about nature, strong girls, and the intricacies of family and friendship. Her books include Near and Deer (Scholastic 2024), Hana Hsu and the Ghost Crab Nation (Razorbill 2022), Manatee’s Best Friend (Scholastic 2021), and A Morning with Grandpa, illustrated by Christina Forshay (Lee & Low New Voices Award winner 2016). Sylvia lives in Virginia with her family and a very fluffy cat.