Reading for writing
Three theories that help us write better
A course by Maria José Castaño Dávila , Writer
Joined April 2022
About the video: Three theories that help us write better
Overview
“Writers are the best teachers of language. With work and dedication, his work is the result of effort and reflection on: history, content, structure and form. There are several theories, that although the intention is not to be a professional writer, it helps to write better.”
In this video lesson Maria José Castaño Dávila addresses the topic: Three theories that help us write better, 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
“In this lesson we are going to see some lessons from authors to write better. For his part, Anton Chekhov, that Russian writer who told us Don't show me the moon shine, Show me your reflection in the broken glass. Obviously it refers to the importance of showing, not telling. And I think that is a phrase that shows a clear example of how when we write a text we have to make an effort to create that image in the reader's head without using obvious and inconclusive descriptions. There is also James Joyce, which speaks of the precision of language. In French they called it le mot juste, is the...”
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Course summary for: Reading for writing
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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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