Writing Short Stories Based on Personal Experience
Presentation
A course by María José Caro , Writer
About the video: Presentation
Overview
“In this lesson I will tell you about how I started writing and the role that series and movies played in this process. I will tell you about the books I have published and how I chose the topics and the point of view. Also how I learned that to write you have to have your eyes wide open and that not all writers have the same journey towards fiction.”
In this video lesson María José Caro addresses the topic: Presentation, which is part of the Domestika online course: Writing Short Stories Based on Personal Experience. Create fictional stories based on your memories and turn your anecdotes into unforgettable tales.
Partial transcription of the video
“Presentation Hello, my name is María José Caro and I am a writer and communicator. I am the author of the novel Black-Eyed Dog and of the storybooks I have of Malo, The Primary and Heart of Titan. In 2017, the High Festival selected me for the Bogotá 39 list, which seeks to bring together the 39 writers of fiction for people under 39 years of age from Latin America. My work has been published in various Latin American countries, such as Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and has also been published in Spain. I have participated in national and international anthologies and some of my stori...”
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Course summary for: Writing Short Stories Based on Personal Experience
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Creative Writing, Non-Fiction Writing, Writing
María José Caro
A course by María José Caro
María José Caro is a renowned writer and communicator. Born in Peru, she has published books in South America, Mexico, Spain and other countries, winning awards such as the Luces award from the newspaper El Comercio of Peru. Her passion for writing began at an early age, when she was adept at telling implausible stories and creating fictitious newspapers.
María José is the author of several books, including "Perro de ojos negros", "What's wrong with me?" and "Corazón de titano", published by Penguin Random House on the Alfaguara label. Her specialty lies in exploring the intimate world and childhood, and her writing is characterized by being accessible and emotional for all kinds of readers.
With extensive experience in literary festivals and international recognition, María José Caro shares her knowledge and passion for narrative writing in this course, providing students with the necessary tools to turn their experiences into powerful and exciting stories.
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