Please note, this session is for members only
A great brand needs a great story. Here’s how to tell yours.
There are twelve brand archetypes — but which one are you? And how can you use it to tap into the power of storytelling, entrance your audience, and turn strangers into long-term brand advocates?
We’ve broken it down for you, chapter by chapter.
Chapter 2: Character Building
What makes an unforgettable story? What do Romeo & Juliet, Emma, David Copperfield, The Odyssey, Frankenstein - even Harry Potter - have in common? The secret of their enduring power depends on the archetypes they feature - characters built on a set of specific, identifiable traits - heroes or villains, explorers and innocents, lovers and creators. These kinds of character types are recognisable and relatable - they speak to us as individuals - they hold a mirror up to universal truths about human behaviour and build an emotional connection that can last a lifetime.
In this masterclass, hosted on Zoom, best-selling author and academic, Sarah Churchwell, talks about the four classic novels that taught her the art of storytelling and shares with us her thoughts on how the archetypes they contain have built characters that stay with you long after the final page has been turned.
Other sessions in the series:
Chapter 1: Archetypes 1.01 - can now be viewed on the replays page
Chapter 3: Narratives become new business - 23rd June 2021 How is a well-crafted brand story activated as a powerful commercial asset? This creative exploration by Mark Bower, Executive Creative Director at Woven Agency, will demonstrate where the rubber meets the road —and becomes revenue.
Chapter 4: Learning from the best - 28th July 2021 You've learned the mythology and the method, now we'll show you what a fantastic job looks like. These exquisite brands impress, inspire and offer the perfect prologue to your own story.
These sessions are for Walpole members only and have limited spaces - please email [email protected] to reserve your place.
