Afrofuturistic Writing
Social discussions in black characters
A course by savagefiction , Writer and Podcaster
About the video: Social discussions in black characters
Overview
“ Inserting social context into character creation is an art. In this class we will discover some techniques and practical discussions for our construction ”
In this video lesson savagefiction addresses the topic: Social discussions in black characters , 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
“One of the essential characteristics of black speculative fiction is that it is very connected with social discussions. As you saw earlier, We have already discussed the importance of how black speculative fiction is born in a counterculture context. And being in a counterculture context, she is claiming the space and humanization of black people within entertainment. These discussions are also part of science fiction. Science fiction has always tried to explore new forms of humanity. She always tried to make the discussion about religion, the discussion about science, the discussion about ...”
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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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- Level: Beginner
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