
Get hands-on tips to create unique, memorable characters. Learn techniques for making your heroes, villains, and sidekicks pop off the page in this interactive workshop. This workshop is a single, 1-hour session recommended for young writers ages 5-8. This exciting workshop will be hosted by Laura Misco and David Riordan from Marigold Editorial!
Laura Misco holds an MFA in Fiction from the University of North Carolina-Wilmington. Her short fiction has appeared in such publications as the Southwest Review and Midwestern Gothic. She has taught creative writing — fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry — for over 25 years. She is also a certified instructor of digital storytelling facilitation.
David Riordan holds an MFA in Fiction and an MA in Literature from McNeese State University. His fiction and poetry have appeared in The Boston Review, The Laurel Review, The Review, and other publications. He has taught creative writing — fiction, poetry, and screenwriting — for over 25 years and has worked as a script analyst and bookseller.
We are award-winning writers and teachers dedicated to nurturing the creative work of others. In our combined fifty-years of instruction, we have guided countless writers on the path to fulfilling their project goals in a multitude of genres. We can’t wait to support you on your journey and witness your vision bloom to life.






