Psychology of Characters in Stories
Presentation
A course by Cecilia Magaña Chávez , Writer
About the video: Presentation
Overview
“To begin, I will tell you who I am and how writing was always present in my life, first as a hobby and then as a way of life. In addition, you will know the obstacles that I have faced and how it is that I have discovered that it is a lie that creation is a solitary task.”
In this video lesson Cecilia Magaña Chávez addresses the topic: Presentation, which is part of the Domestika online course: Psychology of Characters in Stories. Learn to bring fictional characters to life with psychological writing resources and tell stories in the media of your choice.
Partial transcription of the video
“Introduction Welcome, one and all, to this course on character profile creation. Let me tell you about myself first, as well as why this topic interests me so much. My name is Cecilia Magaña. I’m a writer, mostly of short stories and novels. I also really like television and films, and that’s why a group of friends and I have a video podcast dedicated to analyzing them in a very informal setting called “Juego de Pomos.” In my day-to-day life, I don’t just write. I also teach undergraduate classes to students studying audiovisual production on the subject of character creation. Along with a ...”
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Course summary for: Psychology of Characters in Stories
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Category
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Areas
Creative Writing, Fiction Writing, Narrative, Writing
Cecilia Magaña Chávez
A course by Cecilia Magaña Chávez
Cecilia Magaña is a talented writer, editor and teacher who has left a deep mark on the world of narrative. With an outstanding career that includes national short story awards, publications in renowned magazines such as Luvina and Argonauta, and the creation of short story collections that explore fascinating themes such as everyday madness, Cecilia has proven to be a constantly evolving creative force.
Her work as co-founder of Atypical Editorial has led her to advise and edit various authors, guiding them in the creation of their own short story collections. In addition, she has shared her knowledge as a teacher in the degree in Digital Filmmaking, where she has advised projects for anthology series and short film trilogies.
Cecilia's passion for reading and analysis has led her to delve into the narrative of books and collections by admired authors, as well as to understand how stories are constructed in audiovisual media. Her focus on finding unity and meaning in stories, as well as her ability to explore personal curiosities and obsessions, make Cecilia an exceptional guide for those seeking to bring their own story collections to life.
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