Writing Short Stories Based on Personal Experience
My text in front of the others
A course by María José Caro , Writer
About the video: My text in front of the others
Overview
“To end the lessons in this unit, I want to talk to you about the importance of an editor and a reading circle.”
In this video lesson María José Caro addresses the topic: My text in front of the others, 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
“My text in front of others In this lesson I will tell you a little bit on the importance of having an editor and that your texts are read by other people. It is common among authors to have so much affection for their texts that when the time comes for editing they have some suspicion that their editor might intervene in them. My advice is as follows. Editors have a different eye when reading a text and are experienced in the craft. That's why you should trust your editor and let your text reach its best version. Additionally, I consider it very important that when you have your story ready...”
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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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