Concept for a Short Story Collection
The synopsis of each story
A course by Cecilia Magaña Chávez , Writer
About the video: The synopsis of each story
Overview
“Using premises, notes and a general concept, it is time to write the synopsis of each story, including spoilers or information about the ending, if we have already decided.”
In this video lesson Cecilia Magaña Chávez addresses the topic: The synopsis of each story, 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 lesson, We have already chosen 5 basic ideas with which we will continue working as part of our short story collection. But they're still ideas they are still quite abstract concepts. How can we land them so that they become stories? Well, in this lesson we will talk about the concept of synopsis. The synopsis is just a kind of summary that already tells us what the story will be about. There are two types of synopsis, the sale synopsis, which looks like the synopsis that you can read to decide if you see a movie, for example, where spoilers don't tell you. And that's why it...”
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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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