Concept for a Short Story Collection
Choose the collection title
A course by Cecilia Magaña Chávez , Writer
About the video: Choose the collection title
Overview
“The title gives readers a clue and is a first approximation to the collection. In this lesson I will teach you different strategies to give titles to the set of stories you have created. ”
In this video lesson Cecilia Magaña Chávez addresses the topic: Choose the collection title, 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 it's time to talk about the title of your collection. The truth is that for me this is always a challenge, so don't worry We are going to see different strategies that have worked for me at some time. I'm sure there are many more but for now I will share three with you. Also remember that we are building your collection only as a concept, as an idea, so there is a possibility that you will change the title later. When we use a title that we are not yet 100% sure of, we call it project title. In this lesson we will then look at different strategies and you can end up with a definitive ti...”
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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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