We hope you’ll join Boise City Writer-in-Residence Kim Cross on December 4, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Library! At Bown Crossing (2153 E. Riverwalk Dr.) for Bringing Characters to Life.

Bringing Characters to Life is an interactive writing workshop centered on the art of developing memorable, multidimensional characters.

Guided by Kim, participants will practice writing a character sketch of someone they know, using prompts to “show, not tell” through dialogue, actions, and interactions with others. Participants will also explore how environments, such as homes, workplaces, or other “natural habitats,” shape and reveal character.

No registration is required, but space is limited. This workshop is geared toward writers of all levels and genres. As mature content may be discussed, parental discretion is advised for participants under 18. Please bring writing materials, such as a notebook and pen.

ABOUT KIM CROSS

Kim Cross is a New York Times best-selling author, journalist, and historian known for cinematic scenes, page-turning narratives, and character-driven stories that guide readers through some complex, nuanced issue. Her first book, What Stands in a Storm, was one of Amazon’s Best Books of 2015 and a finalist in the GoodReads Choice Awards. Her most recent book, In Light of All Darkness, was an Edgar Award finalist and winner of the Truman Capote Prize for Distinguished Work of Non-Fiction. Cross teaches feature writing for Harvard Extension School’s graduate program in journalism, the Larry McMurtry Literary Center in Archer City, Texas, and the Sawtooth Writing Retreat in Idaho. Find her at kimhcross.com, @kimhcross, or writing at Oldspeak in Garden City.

ABOUT THE BOISE CITY WRITER-IN-RESIDENCE

Founded in 2023, the Boise City Writer-in-Residence is a collaborative program between the Boise City Department of Arts & History, Boise Public Library, and The Cabin. Funded by the City of Boise, these six-month residencies offer local writers dedicated time and a stipend to support their creative practice and connect them to the community through free monthly literary public programs and events. The Boise City Writer-in-Residence call for applications opens annually in the summer.

Image: Kim Cross.