Introduction to Narrative Writing
The plot
A course by Alberto Chimal , Writer and Creative Writing Teacher
About the video: The plot
Overview
“Another word that is used a lot when talking about narrative is plot. Here I will tell you what exactly it means, what it refers to and what we can achieve in our stories once we have understood this concept. ”
In this video lesson Alberto Chimal addresses the topic: The plot, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Narrative Writing. Learn everything you need to know to start writing memorable stories, step by step.
Partial transcription of the video
“Let's delve into another crucial concept in storytelling. It's a term you're likely familiar with: plot. Understanding it is key to any narrative. It is also used very frequently to discuss specific stories. to suggest them or not. and to describe their nature. Often. the term plot is employed to indicate what a story entails. In essence. it describes the core of what the narrative is about. This term originates from the textile industry. specifically from the world of textiles. Initially. the term plot refers to the threads that intersect to create a fabric. These threads are joined and li...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Narrative Writing
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Creative Writing, Fiction Writing, Narrative, Storytelling, Writing

Alberto Chimal
A course by Alberto Chimal
Alberto Chimal is an established writer—he has been in this beautiful profession for 25 years now—specializing in narrative texts. He writes stories for different kinds of media, but his focus is on novels and short stories. What he loves most about writing is the human contact that can be generated through stories.
He has published more than forty books, including novels and collections of short stories, and is currently writing the screenplay for his second feature film.
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