Afrofuturistic Writing
Influences
A course by savagefiction , Writer and Podcaster
About the video: Influences
Overview
“Now that you know where I came from, it's time to get to know who feeds my imagination, my references that built my repertoire as an author. ”
In this video lesson savagefiction addresses the topic: Influences , which is part of the Domestika online course: Afrofuturistic Writing . Unlock the secrets of Afrofuturistic character creation and ignite your scriptwriting journey today..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, I want to share with you some of my references that have built my career and imagination as a writer. I am someone who always writes based on music. Music is very connected to my narratives, my books, and the stories and characters I create. And that's why one of my greatest references comes from Brazilian samba. I'm talking about Clementina de Jesus, also known as Queen Quelé. Clementina de Jesus was a woman who brought to the center of national culture the stories, narratives, and songs that evoke the memory of the people who were enslaved here in our country. She achieved...”
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Course summary for: Afrofuturistic Writing
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Creative Writing, Fiction Writing, Writing
savagefiction
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Ale Santos is a renowned Brazilian writer, screenwriter and podcaster, known for his innovative approach to Afrofuturist literature. His book "The Last Ancestral" has marked a milestone by being the first futuristic fiction published by a large publishing house in Brazil.
Santos has been a finalist for the prestigious Jabuti award and winner of the Yes to Racial Equality trophy, establishing himself as an influential voice in contemporary narrative.
Throughout his career, he has worked on various storytelling projects, including comics, plays and entertainment for companies. His work has been featured in global science fiction anthologies such as Intel's Tomorrow Project. In addition, he has collaborated with media such as Intercept Brasil, Superinteressante Brasil and Vice Brasil.
Recently, he was cited by the Science Fiction Research Association (SFRA) as the most popular Afrofuturist author of the new generation in Brazil and, in the NY Times, he was also recognized as one of the most important exponents of science fiction in Latin America.
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