Concept for a Short Story Collection
The harmony
A course by Cecilia Magaña Chávez , Writer
About the video: The harmony
Overview
“What other factors give your collection a sense of coherence as a whole, and what elements begin to create variety in the stories that comprise it? In this lesson we will see some of them and how to find the concept of your collection.”
In this video lesson Cecilia Magaña Chávez addresses the topic: The harmony, which is part of the Domestika online course: Concept for a Short Story Collection. Explore different tones and ideas around a unifying theme for a collection of short stories..
Partial transcription of the video
“In the previous unit, We already define what will be the theme of your collection. This is very important because the topic is the unit factor or principal axis, but he's not the only one. That is why in this lesson, we will explore how to bring harmony to your collection through other unit factors, but also variety factors. Imagine the compilation of stories as a song. Think of your favorite song. Any song has some repeating notes, even a chorus. The chorus as a repetition goes and comes back, it is repeated, and it is generally what we remember the most. However, the chorus is not everyth...”
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Course summary for: Concept for a Short Story Collection
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Areas
Creative Writing, Fiction Writing, Narrative
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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