Reading for writing
Personalized reviews
A course by Maria José Castaño Dávila , Writer
Joined April 2022
About the video: Personalized reviews
Overview
“One of the most common reading exercises to begin to develop a reading criterion is to make a review, which consists of providing a critical comment, a recommendation or personal opinion regarding the information read and the learnings from a text, here I will tell you how to start making your own reviews.”
In this video lesson Maria José Castaño Dávila addresses the topic: Personalized reviews, 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
“Another exercise that is very interesting for you to develop in your log is what We call it a personalized review. What are we looking for with these personalized reviews? Once you read a text, you collect input on why that text is attractive, why is it relevant, and then, with the help of an experiment that made you feel like a reader, You can collect that information and develop it into a text so that another person is encouraged to read, but also so that you can fine-tune that writing very carefully. In this specific case, I developed a review of Stefan Sveit's chess novel. And notice ho...”
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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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