Character Building: Flawed Heroes and Fierce Friendships

July 20th – 24th

Ages 10 and up

From 10 am – 2 pm

Reading last day of camp at 2 pm

Every hero needs a flaw. Every villain needs a reason. And every story needs a best friend (or rival!). During this camp, writers will craft unforgettable protagonists, scene-stealing side characters, and deep friendships that drive conflict and plot. We’ll explore backstory, motivation, foils, big choices, and rich world-building—moving beyond simple descriptions to build layered, fully realized humans on the page. By week’s end, students will have written a bold, character-driven short story featuring a hero worth rooting for.

  • Instructor

    Erica Hoffmeister

  • Workshop Location

    The Bookies Bookstore
    2085 S Holly St.
    Denver, 80222

     

  • Sign Up!

    Cost of this camp is $300. Camp tuition is considered a tax deductible donation to Denver Writes.

    Scholarships and partial scholarships are available, email Hello@DenverWrites.org to apply.

    Denver Public School Middle Schoolers may use MySpark funds for this camp. To use MySpark choose PayPal and process card normally through Paypal. Find out information or to how to sign up for MySpark here: https://mysparkdenver.org/apply/

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