Psychology of Characters in Stories
Influences
A course by Cecilia Magaña Chávez , Writer
About the video: Influences
Overview
“Now I will share with you some of the references and authors that have marked me. I will tell you how certain readings, films and manuals have influenced my creative process and the way in which I shape a fictional character.”
In this video lesson Cecilia Magaña Chávez addresses the topic: Influences, 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
“Influences In this lesson, I’ll tell you about some literary and audiovisual creators who have influenced me as someone who creates characters too. Let me tell you about Raymond Carver. Raymond Carver is a North American story writer who's known for writing about everyday people. He was interested in daily life. In his stories, nothing extraordinary happens. The extraordinary comes from what happens inside the characters, the discoveries they make about themselves or about the straightforward, everyday world they live in. Raymond Carver cared about characters and settings that were familiar...”
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Course summary for: Psychology of Characters in Stories
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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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