CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP: THE CHARACTER TECHNICAL SHEET, by David Roque

September 26 | 6:00 PM

Location: Biblioteca Municipal de Lagos Org.: CM Lagos Duration: 2h Age rating: M16 (limit of 16 participants) All activities at the Biblioteca Municipal are free to participate but require prior registration up to 48h before the event via phone 282 767 816, Facebook page of the Library, or email biblioteca@cm-lagos.pt. Each initiative requires a minimum number of participants. If this is not reached, the activity may be canceled.

Writing a fictional work precedes the actual moment of writing, as it requires preparation and outlining of the work to be done, particularly of the main character. Technically preparing a character avoids later internal contradictions and creative blocks.

The objectives of the Creative Writing Workshops are, first and foremost, to develop a taste for writing and reading, as well as to stimulate individual skills and abilities for the creation of written fiction, framing them in theoretical plans and concrete technical procedures. The course proposes a blend of art and science, between inspiration and discipline, between wonder and realization.

The program is based on teaching some basic theoretical notions, but above all, on the provision of specific writing techniques, especially focused on the construction and articulation of characters. The secret of creative writing lies in writing… and writing even more, reading… and reading even more, looking and critiquing. Above all, the most reliable method is to do, because creativity and creation are two twin words.

BIOGRAPHY: David Eduardo Vicente Roque, born in Portimão, was raised early on in Ferragudo, from the age of six, in what he considers his place of choice and solace. He holds a degree in History from the Faculty of Letters of the University of Lisbon, with a postgraduate degree in teaching. He has been a public school teacher since 2003, also developing training work through IEFP. From his collaboration with the Cultural and Sports Association of Ferragudo, in the area of culture and library administration, he began leading a series of courses dedicated to creative writing since 2002.

Free parking - The Centro Cultural de Lagos and the Biblioteca Municipal de Lagos offer free parking in the Frente Ribeirinha park (Avenida dos Descobrimentos) for the audience of their shows/events. To receive this discount, users must present, at the park reception, a stamp obtained at the ticket office of the Centro Cultural de Lagos or the entrance of the Biblioteca Municipal de Lagos. The offer is valid only one hour before and up to one hour after each show/event.