Protagonist and Antagonist - Writer in Residence Workshop III

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Author Events & Writing, Online/Virtual, Special Events

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College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults
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Event Details

The Yavapai County Free Library District will be hosting writer in residence, Zarah Sandall, at our Dewey-Humboldt Town Library location from September 4 through November 27, 2024. 

Workshop III: Protagonist and Antagonist is the third in a six-part creative writing workshop series offered by local author Zarah Sandall.​​​​ Every hero has a nemesis, every protagonist has an antagonist. This workshop explores the dynamic relationship between protagonists and antagonists, and how it shapes your protagonist's journey.

Future Writer in Residence Workshops:

  • Workshop IV: Pacing (October 24, 2024)
    Master the art of pacing. From paragraphs to chapters, learn how to control the rhythm of your story to evoke emotion and maintain reader engagement from beginning to end.

  • Workshop V: Dialogue (November 7, 2024)
    Learn to write realistic, impactful dialogue. This workshop focuses on how to reveal character through conversation, making your dialogue both informative and authentic.

  • Workshop VI: The Essence of Storytelling (November 21, 2024)
    Explore the fundamentals of storytelling. Understand why we tell stories, what makes them compelling, and how to craft tales that leave a lasting impression.

Fall 2024 Writer in Residence - ZARAH SANDALL

Zarah is a proud Indie author sharing her love for sci-fi, dystopian, and post-apocalyptic fiction with the world. She can be found online sharing writing and dialogue prompts, inner monologues, and relatable peeks into author life. When she's not lost in her own personal war of the words, she can be found chilling with her family or practicing her archery for the zombie apocalypse. You know, just in case…

To learn more about Zarah, visit authorzarahsandall.com. You can also sign up for a writing consultation through our calendar to receive personalized advice, feedback, and tips on creative writing and publishing from Zarah herself.

"Dive into worlds where anything is possible—heroes rise, mysteries unravel, and emotions soar. Whether you want to craft epic tales, explore deep character journeys, or build fantastical universes, fiction writing lets your creativity take flight. Transform your ideas into captivating stories that resonate, inspire, and entertain." (Zarah Sandall)