Object Lessons

Energetic prose and unforgettable characters are often said to be the bedrocks of literary fiction. Fully fleshed out characters have implied histories and futures that never make it onto the page, so what dictates where and when a character’s problems and desires become worthy of dramatization? In this generative seminar, we’ll use props to create story-worthy characters and explore how objects can help us determine the contours of the worlds we create.