Reading for writing
Selecting Appropriate Reading and Materials
A course by Maria José Castaño Dávila , Writer
Joined April 2022
About the video: Selecting Appropriate Reading and Materials
Overview
“Reading well goes far beyond a simple glance at a text. In this lesson, I will show you what you need to learn to dialogue with a text and get the most out of its teachings.”
In this video lesson Maria José Castaño Dávila addresses the topic: Selecting Appropriate Reading and Materials, which is part of the Domestika online course: Reading for writing. Reading is a crucial ability for any writer. Improve your reading to improve your writing..
Partial transcription of the video
“Well, in this Domestika course we are going to learn to read better, to read in a much deeper way, much more comprehensive much more conscious not only to develop skills as a reader, but to develop skills as a writer. We will find in the readings that we will review in this course several of the tools knowledge and elements that will allow us a better handling of the language. It is clear that there is a direct relationship between reading and writing. Many times we are not so aware of this. But precisely in this course we are going to use a methodology through which we are going to create ...”
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Course summary for: Reading for writing
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Areas
Creative Writing, Narrative, Sketchbook, Writing

Maria José Castaño Dávila
A course by Maria José Castaño Dávila
María José Castaño is a lover of literature with a solid background in law and journalism. Her career includes collaborations with prominent media and advice to international companies in strategic communication. In addition to her career, María José is an influencer in the world of books and hosts the podcast "Biblioteca Personal" on Spotify.
Her passion for reading and writing has led her to spread the love of books and teach readers how to use reading as a powerful tool to learn, grow, and strengthen their communication skills. Her unique experience merges with her love of letters to bring you a course that will transform you into a more conscious and competent writer.
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