Discover how to build stories that grow naturally from character, combining structure, meaning, and creative freedom.

Sheila Wee began improvising stories with her preschool class in the early 1990s and saw how children’s confidence and creativity flourished when they helped shape a story. Later, as a storyteller, she became fascinated by story structure and by Kendall Haven’s deceptively simple but powerful Character-First approach to story creation.

In this 90-minute participatory workshop, storytellers will explore how structure can support—not limit—creativity. They’ll learn the Character-First method and try out improvised storytelling activities that show how clear structure can spark imaginative, purposeful stories.

About Sheila Wee

Sheila Wee has been a professional storyteller and storytelling trainer for over 26 years and is a pioneer of Singapore’s storytelling revival. Her work spans preschools, education, heritage, community, and organisational learning across 12 countries. Known for her warm, engaging style and practical teaching, she has introduced thousands to the art of storytelling. Sheila is also a founding director of the Federation of Asian Storytellers (FEAST), promoting storytelling across Asia and beyond.