Events › Writers Workshop: Legends in the Making

Join Nebraska Writers Collective Teaching Artist, Riley Westerholt, for a workshop designed to help you craft rich and compelling character backstories for a fantasy setting. Whether you're a writer, gamer, or world-builder, this workshop will guide you through creating unique, layered characters with depth and personal history, including key elements of character development like motivations, conflicts, relationships, and integration into a fantastical world. By the end, you'll have a strong foundation for bringing your characters to life and making them integral parts of your fantasy stories.

This workshop is free and for adults 19+. Registration is required and opens March 15.

About the author:
Riley Westerholt is a seasoned fantasy writer and world-builder with a passion for character-driven storytelling. Her approach focuses on creating characters that feel real, with complex motivations and histories that drive their actions. A long-time advocate for collaborative storytelling, Riley thrives on helping others unlock their creative potential and bring their fantasy worlds to life.

All Omaha Public Library locations are wheelchair accessible. Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please email Nancy Novotny at NNovotny@omahalibrary.org to request accommodation. Requests must be made at least five business days before the activity or event.