Afrofuturistic Writing
The afrofuturist novum
A course by savagefiction , Writer and Podcaster
About the video: The afrofuturist novum
Overview
“Many narratologists define Novum as one of the essential elements for the production of SCIFI, in this class we will understand its concept and how to adapt it for Afrofuturist production. ”
In this video lesson savagefiction addresses the topic: The afrofuturist novum, 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 class, I will talk to you about one of the most important elements of science fiction, the novum. Maybe you don't know this term yet, but for those who study science fiction, it is one of the main elements for the discussion. The word comes from Latin and means something new, an innovation, and the term within science fiction was brought by a narratologist known as Darco Suvan. According to Darco Suvan, the novum is an element that would be scientifically plausible, but it causes a certain strangeness with the real world. In other words, some innovation, an element that you would be...”
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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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