Concept for a Short Story Collection
The collection as a whole 1
A course by Cecilia Magaña Chávez , Writer
About the video: The collection as a whole 1
Overview
“We are going to reflect on what gives unity and meaning to the collection to create a complete experience for the reader or viewer who will receive the stories.”
In this video lesson Cecilia Magaña Chávez addresses the topic: The collection as a whole 1, 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
“Now we will talk about the collection of stories as a whole, that is, as an experience complete. We will start by talking about some formats so that you start considering different options, you make decisions, and then we'll start talking about how important it is the order in the collection. In addition to the order, the title will also give us some clues as readers. or viewers of your project to know what you want to move in us, What is the overall experience you want us to have when going through your entire collection from start to finish. Let's start by talking about some formats. Spea...”
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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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