Writing Children's Stories for Beginners
Where do the ideas come from?
A course by Fanuel Hanán Díaz , Writer, Investigator, and Children's Literature Specialist
Joined November 2019
Joined November 2019
About the video: Where do the ideas come from?
Overview
“In this lesson you will work on the theme of inspiration, you will see if it really exists or is the result of systematic work. Before the blank sheet of paper, many times we feel frustrated because the ideas do not come to us. Are there ways to stimulate creativity in this phase? Should you let that first chaotic moment flow where different ideas crowd together? What are the sources to inspire you? This is the energetic moment where you will give birth to your story.”
In this video lesson Fanuel Hanán Díaz addresses the topic: Where do the ideas come from?, which is part of the Domestika online course: Writing Children's Stories for Beginners. Captivate young readers by creating universes, characters, and plots they can connect with.
Partial transcription of the video
“Where do the ideas come from? Now we do begin our writing project. We will write a short story for children and I ask you to join me. In my case I have been inspired by history of a child who wants to have a pet, but you can be inspired in a story that is particularly positive for you, a memory, a memory, something that worries you. During this course we are going to see different tips, creative strategies and techniques to develop a short text for children. I invite you to join me and that at the end of the course you can develop your own story and have tools to write fluently and graceful...”
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Course summary for: Writing Children's Stories for Beginners
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Areas
Children's Literature, Creating with Kids, Narrative, Storytelling, Writing
Fanuel Hanán Díaz
A course by Fanuel Hanán Díaz
Fanuel Hanán Díaz graduated with a Batchelor of Arts in Social Communication from the Andrés Bello Catholic University in Venezuela and headed up the Department of Selection of Children's Books at Venezuela's Banco del Libro in Caracas. He has participated as a judge for the Hans Christian Andersen Award, the BolognaRagazzi Award, and the Biennial of Illustration Bratislava (BIB). He has been recognized with the National Children's Literature Award (Venezuela), the Tatoulou Award (France), and the Cuatrogatos Foundation Award (USA). Several of his books have also been included in the IBBY Honour List, the White Ravens recommendation list, and the Programa SEP.
Over the last few years, he has gained extensive experience as an editor and university professor, as well as held the director's position at Barataria magazine, which specializes in Latin-American Children's Literature and the development of investigative projects such as Independent Scholar.
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