SETTING AS A CHARACTER
A Mini-Intensive Workshop
Saturday November 21, 2026 at 1pm NZT
(Friday November 20, 2026 at 7pm ET)
The setting of a story helps to ground the action within a time and space. However, we can also use the setting to build on emotion and feeling within the story context. Time to transform our settings into a character of their own, enhancing the reader experience.
- Develop a setting using the five senses.
- Understand how topography will impact characters' actions.
- Craft a setting that conveys backstory subtext.
This session is an interactive online workshop, where participants will be encouraged to apply the concepts and idea by way of exercises and examples.
The live session will be hosted on Zoom.
Saturday November 21, 2026 at 1pm NZT
(Friday November 20, 2026 at 7pm ET)
Replays will be posted to the course materials as soon as they are available.
Feedback Addon
As part of the workshop, participants may purchase a feedback addon, where they can receive feedback on up to 2,000 words (primarily in English), focusing on the skills discussed during the workshop.
Purchase as a bundled option with the webinar ticket, and receive a 50% discount on the Feedback Addon.
(Normally: NZ$110. With Discount: NZ$55)
Go to the checkout page to add the Feedback Addon at the discounted rate to your purchase.
About Judy L Mohr
Kiwi Judy L Mohr is a writer of techno-thrillers, science fiction, fantasy, and non-fiction. She is also a developmental editor and writing coach, working with writers around the world. When she isn't writing, editing, or doing something for writing within the community, she can often be found with a camera in her hand enjoying the world around her—no doubt scouting for locations to hide the bodies. (Shh… Don't tell anyone.)