Alex Stone: Delving Deep into Character Emotions
What makes a reader feel a story rather than simply read it?
In this first session of the An Author’s Perspective Workshop Series, novelist Alex Stone explores one of the most powerful tools in a writer’s craft: deep, emotionally driven characterisation.
Known for richly layered characters and emotionally immersive storytelling, Alex will guide you through how to uncover your characters’ inner lives — their fears, desires, wounds, and backstories — and use those emotional truths to naturally drive plot, conflict, and action on the page.
This is a practical, writer-focused session, ideal for novelists and short story writers who want to:
- Create characters that feel real, complex, and emotionally compelling
- Move beyond surface-level emotion into authentic internal motivation
- Let character emotion guide decisions, tension, and narrative momentum
- Deepen backstory without info-dumping
- Strengthen emotional impact without melodrama
You’ll leave with new tools, fresh insight, and practical exercises you can immediately apply to your own work.
What to Expect
Held on the second Saturday of each month (10:30am–12:30pm), these relaxed, welcoming workshops feature guest speakers from across the publishing world — including authors, editors, and industry professionals — sharing honest insights into their craft and careers.
- Tea or coffee on arrival ☕
- Time to chat and connect with fellow writers
- The workshop begins at 11:00am, allowing space to settle in
- A supportive, discussion-friendly environment — no pressure, no judgement
Whether you’re working on your first draft or refining a manuscript, this session is designed to help you write with greater emotional confidence and clarity.
Who It’s For
- Fiction writers at any stage
- Writers who feel their characters are “flat” or emotionally distant
- Authors who want readers to connect more deeply with their stories
- Anyone curious about how emotion, character, and story truly intertwine
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