Original Narrative Writing from Start to Finish
Defining the overall story
A course by Afonso Cruz , Writer
About the video: Defining the overall story
Overview
“Here I will deal with the acts of a plot, especially the first two: the point of irreversibility (where the first act usually ends) and the obstacles and tensions that the protagonist will face. ”
In this video lesson Afonso Cruz addresses the topic: Defining the overall story, which is part of the Domestika online course: Original Narrative Writing from Start to Finish. Discover the importance of narrative structures and learn to write your own stories from scratch.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this session. we'll refine our narrative on a global scale. focusing on crafting a clear beginning. middle. and conclusion. Last time. we explored the protagonist’s drive but now should aim for an even stronger foundation for that motivation. This will enrich our storyline significantly... Let's make this a mix of a positive wish and a desire. Negative. The protagonist lacks significant pressure to solve the mystery. We should explore alternative motivations to propel him into the narrative more compellingly. There are imminent layoffs. A superior talks to him. And warns that he might lo...”
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Course summary for: Original Narrative Writing from Start to Finish
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Creative Writing, Creativity, Fiction Writing, Narrative, Storytelling, Writing
Afonso Cruz
A course by Afonso Cruz
Writer Afonso Cruz has had more than 30 books published, from novels, poetry, and theater to essays and nonfiction. He says that understanding his characters' motivations, conflicts, and desires helps him to understand both himself and the world around him.
His works have been translated into more than 20 languages and his book La Muñeca de Kokoschka won the European Union Prize for Literature. He is also the winner of awards such as the Maria Rosa Colaç Literary Prize, the Portuguese-language literary award Grande Prémio de Conto Camilo Castelo Branco, and the Brazilian children's literature award Prémio da Fundação Nacional do Livro Infantil e Juvenil do Brasil.
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