Narrative Techniques for Unlocking Your Creativity
A course by Mela Pabón NavedoWriter, Illustrator, and Comedian
A course by Mela Pabón Navedo, Writer, Illustrator, and Comedian
Explore different methods of expression, from improvisational theater to comics and comedy, to generate ideas and express your creativity
It's highly likely that at one point or another you've felt creatively frustrated or been paralyzed by the daunting blank page. However, according to writer, illustrator, and comedian Mela Pabón, who has worked with artists like Bad Bunny and brands like McDonald's, you have to understand that creativity is a game to be played and a muscle that needs training.
In this course, Mela shows you tools and techniques to help you easily come up with new ideas and freely explore them. Learn what a creative block is and why it happens, and experiment with different storytelling formats like improvisational theater, TV series, and illustration to create a personal diary overflowing with inspiration.
What will you learn in this online course?
12 lessons & 18 downloads
What is creative block and why me?
5 minutes, 8 seconds
Different formats and narrative structures
6 minutes, 27 seconds
What is a creative diary?
4 minutes, 58 seconds
Auto write
5 minutes, 41 seconds
Archive of anecdotes
5 minutes, 3 seconds
Daily diary
8 minutes, 27 seconds
What's included in this course?
Mela Pabón opens the course by introducing herself and telling you about her work. She shares her interests, shows you her biggest influences, and explains how each one has inspired her.
Find out what the dreaded creative block is and why it comes at the worst times. Then, look at several narrative formats you can use as a launching pad for your stories and see why a creative diary is the perfect tool to get your ideas flowing.
Now it's time to start filling your diary through a series of exercises, including anything-goes improvisational writing, a collection of stories and anecdotes, daily observations to record your experiences (no more saying "nothing happened today"), and image-based writing.
Now that you've got some material to work with, discover how to develop your ideas using Mela's creative process. Begin by identifying a good idea and learning how to draw it, then turn it into an Instagram post and measure the results. To round out the course, Mela teaches you how to build a work routine to keep your creativity flowing.
What is this course's project?
Keep a creative diary in any format you like to record and generate new ideas that you can use when you're in need of inspiration.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
To anyone who has wanted to create something and felt frustrated at some point in the process. To creatives, illustrators, comedians, writers, whoever wants to get tools to get powerful ideas.
Requirements and materials
Anyone who has ever wanted to create something and has experienced a creative block during the process. This course is also great for creatives, illustrators, comedians, and writers who want to discover a new set of tools for generating powerful ideas.
Reviews
- 6 months ago
Este curso es increíble, te saca del hueco y del bloqueo creativo. Seguro que ayuda estés en la rama que estés.
- 7 months ago
Muy práctico y claro.
- 7 months ago
Ella me encanta, transmite su clase de forma muy resuelta, original, clara y tiene carisma ☀️ Muchas gracias
- 11 months ago
Simpática, genial explicando y muy fácil de seguir y entender.
- 1 year ago
Muy fácil de seguir y entender, con ejercicios prácticos .. que te ayudan a desbloquear la mente y ser mas creativos
She has worked with artists like Bad Bunny and brands such as McDonald's and Bumble. She has also collaborated with media outlets such as El País[i/] and [i]The New York Times.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- About Me
- Influences
- U2
The creative block, narrative structures and the diary of ideas
- What is creative block and why me?
- Different formats and narrative structures
- What is a creative diary?
- U3
Your creative diary
- Auto write
- Archive of anecdotes
- Daily diary
- Image as a starting point
- U4
Transform ideas
- How to identify a good idea?
- Materialize the idea
- How to create a work routine
- FP
Final project
- Narrative Techniques for Unlocking Your Creativity
What to expect from a Domestika course
Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
Certificates
PLUSIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
Watch professionally produced courses
Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.
FAQs
Yes, the course is designed for beginners and those with no prior experience in illustration, comics, or creative writing.
You just need paper, a pencil or pen, and any basic drawing supplies. Optionally, you can use digital apps or specialized notebooks.
You’ll learn how to turn everyday experiences into comics, overcome creative blocks, apply automatic writing and improvisation techniques, and publish your work on social media.
The course explores how to capture ideas, anecdotes, and emotions in a personal journal, develop them into comic strips and humorous panels, and boost daily creativity.
No, the course focuses on expression and creativity over technique. It offers simple exercises and alternative styles accessible to all skill levels.
The course includes exercises in automatic writing, improvisation, collage, and daily routines to unlock creativity and overcome self-criticism.
Techniques taught include daily observation, anecdote recording, adapting personal stories, narrative economy, and combining text with images.