Writing Short Stories Based on Personal Experience
How to overcome a creative block
A course by María José Caro , Writer
About the video: How to overcome a creative block
Overview
“A difficult and natural part of the writing process is experiencing a creative block. It is important not to panic. Here are some exercises that can help you get out of it.”
In this video lesson María José Caro addresses the topic: How to overcome a creative block, 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
“How to overcome a creative block A natural and difficult part of the creative process is to experience a blockage, but don't panic. Next, I'm going to give you some tips that can help you get out of it. My first piece of advice is to watch a movie. step out of your fictional universe, take a step back, enters the private world of others And so, I'm sure you'll be able to tackle your text later. with a better attitude and it will flow better. Audiovisual narrative has the benefit to capture our attention very quickly. in addition to being dynamic and light. In my case, when I go through a cr...”
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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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