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Nicola Dinan

A Change of Character

Saturday 24 May, 2.00pm

National Centre for Writing, Dragon Hall

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Tickets: £30.00 - £40.00

Join celebrated author Nicola Dinan — fresh off the release of her highly anticipated second novel, Disappoint Me — for a dynamic and stimulating workshop on crafting unforgettable characters in fiction.

Discover how observing change in characters can elevate your storytelling. Together, you’ll explore compelling questions:

  • What should stay the same, and what must change?
  • What drives transformation in characters?
  • How can we make these changes feel authentic and powerful?

Through lively discussions, Nicola will guide you in analysing examples from literature and your own writing. Plus, practical exercises will help you master the nuances of character evolution.

Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, this workshop offers fresh insights to sharpen your craft.

 


 

Nicola Dinan grew up in Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur and now lives in London. Bellies, her debut, won the Polari First Book Prize, was shortlisted for the Diverse Book Awards and Mo Siewcharran Prize, was a finalist for a Lambda Literary Award, and was longlisted for the Gordon Burn Prize and Brooklyn Public Library Book Prize. Her second novel, Disappoint Me, will be published in 2025.

Important information

Venue: National Centre for Writing, Dragon Hall

Age guidance: 18+

Duration: 2 hours

Tickets

Tickets: £40.00

Concessions: £30 for D/deaf or disabled, Full-time students, Go 4Less cardholders and Jobseekers.

Essential Companions: Any audience member requiring an essential carer/companion can get one free ticket. Relevant discounts or concessions still apply to the paid ticket.

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Saturday

24 May

02:00 pm

£30.00 - £40.00

City of Literature is a Norfolk & Norwich Festival and National Centre for Writing presentation, programmed by the National Centre for Writing.

 

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