Introduction to Creative Writing from Personal Experience
A course by Aloma Rodríguez , Writer
Learn to compose stories from everyday events and write a brief story using personal experience and observation
Would you like to be able to capture the things you see around you on paper? In this online course, writer Aloma Rodríguez demonstrates how everyday things can be used as raw material for composing fiction stories.
Something you saw, an experience you had, something you were told about...absolutely anything can be used to ignite your creative spark. Throughout the course, discover how texts are born and write a short story based on your own personal experience.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 15 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (44)
- 1,373 students
- 13 lessons (1h 54m)
- 15 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, German, English, French, Indonesian, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Write a brief story based on your personal experience and observation.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone with a thirst for writing. Complete beginners and those just starting out are welcome, as you can repeat the lessons as many times as you like until you get the hang of it.
Requirements and materials
You don't need any previous knowledge to take this course, just some paper and a pen.
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Aloma Rodríguez
A course by Aloma Rodríguez
Aloma Rodríguez is a writer who produces cultural journalism pieces about books and films for the magazine Letras Libres and Radio 3. Throughout her career, she has learned that writing is all about looking, observing, and honing in on the details.
She has published five books to date and received awards including the Premio de Narrativa from the University of Zaragoza and honorable mention at the Fnac New Talent Literature Awards.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Warm-up Exercises
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Introduction to Writing
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Routine and Rituals
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Writing Exercises
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How to Define a Topic and Start a Draft
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U3
Writing the Story
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The First Draft
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Editing and Reading Aloud
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The Choice of Title
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The End of the Story
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U4
The Last Steps
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And Now What Do I Do With My Story?
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From Text to Book
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Final Tips
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to Creative Writing from Personal Experience
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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.
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Me gustó mucho este curso, Aloma transmite calma y alegria, el disfrute por la escritura, realmente es muy inspiradora, muchas gracias.
It is an interesting course. I recommend it a lot.
Muy interesante y completo: desde técnicas para escribir, hasta correcciones, referencias y recursos literarios. Aloma inspira a escribir.
Súper recomendable.
Curso muito enriquecedor, e a Aloma é maravilhosa.
O curso é muito bom. A autora Aloma tem uma abordagem clara e os exemplos que ela utilizam permitem compreender o que ela explica. Além disso, ela traz ricas e importantes referências de autores. Muito bom. Tenho gostado e aprendido bastante.