Psychology of Characters in Stories
Character, theme and emotions 1
A course by Cecilia Magaña Chávez , Writer
About the video: Character, theme and emotions 1
Overview
“You already have the first brushstrokes of a character with whom you can connect intimately: through him you can talk about a topic that interests you.”
In this video lesson Cecilia Magaña Chávez addresses the topic: Character, theme and emotions 1, 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
“Character, Theme, and Emotions In the last lesson, we talked about consistencies and paradoxes and we borrowed something from ourselves for a character as well as something from another character we like and started to compile elements to build their core. Now it’s time to consider that we create a character because they can help us to talk about something. There are themes that interest us and if you think about it, in some ways, we’re all sort of everyday philosophers. When you ride the bus and things come to you or when you listen to music or converse with friends or later while you’re w...”
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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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