Psychology of Characters in Stories
The character is the story
A course by Cecilia Magaña Chávez , Writer
About the video: The character is the story
Overview
“I will talk to you about how what you have already written down for your character contains the seed to give it a story and a destination or ending, also taking advantage of resources such as the letimotiv to prepare a brief synopsis that allows you to discover more about him or her along the way, This will be the last page of your character's profile.”
In this video lesson Cecilia Magaña Chávez addresses the topic: The character is the story, 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
“The Character Is the Story At the end of the last unit, we discovered that characters already contain the seed of their story and I told you that what comes next is creating a synopsis. We already have enough material. Characters can’t be separated from what happens to them. I already have elements of Consuelo’s past, her motivations, her goal, and her dramatic need. It's time to consider Consuelo’s conclusion. The conclusion also determines what kind of story we’re telling. There are characters that manage to fulfill their dramatic need, that drive that lives inside them and, as I said, is...”
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Course summary for: Psychology of Characters in Stories
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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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