Character Without Backstory: Revealing the Inner Life Through Scene, Dialogue, and Image with Sabina Khan-Ibarra
Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 10 AM to 12 PM
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$36 to $42
$36 for SDWI members, $42 for nonmembers. Register for the event on our site page.
What makes a character unforgettable? It’s rarely a detailed history. More often, it’s what they notice, what they refuse to say, the objects they keep, and the choices they make.
In this two-hour generative workshop, we’ll explore how character emerges through scene, dialogue, gesture, and image rather than exposition. Through close reading, guided discussion, and writing prompts, participants will learn how to reveal emotional depth without relying on lengthy backstory or explanation.
Writers will leave with practical techniques for creating nuanced, believable characters and at least one new draft.
Event Supported By
San Diego Writers, Ink
619-696-0363
programs@sandiegowriters.org