Drama is an art form rooted in the powerful interplay of dialogue, conflict, and emotion – elements that draw readers into the heart of a story. In this masterclass, Olubunmi Familoni, award-winning author of The Road Does Not End and When Big Masquerades Dance Naked, will guide you through the essential techniques of writing compelling drama.
You will learn how to create fully realised, multidimensional characters whose desires, flaws, and relationships fuel the narrative. Whether your focus is on intimate interpersonal struggles or sweeping societal issues, this masterclass will teach you how to structure your drama to maintain pacing, balance dialogue and action, and use subtext to add layers of meaning. By the end of this course, you will have a deeper understanding of the elements that make drama powerful.