Afrofuturistic Writing
The afrofuturist character's journey
A course by savagefiction , Writer and Podcaster
About the video: The afrofuturist character's journey
Overview
“ Good characters go through transformative emotional journeys, they help to reveal their psychological depth and develop the theme proposed in their creation. In this class I will address a way of thinking about the Afrofuturist character's journey ”
In this video lesson savagefiction addresses the topic: The afrofuturist character's journey, 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
“Now that you've created your Afrofuturist novum and understood the basics of science fiction, We're going to move on to one of the most interesting parts of character creation, which is the emotional part of your character. We will go through an Afrofuturist character journey. If you are already accustomed to creative writing, you may already know something like the Hero's Journey. The Hero's Journey is this 12-step structure that Joseph Campbell, a great student of mythology, managed to bring with his work the hero with a thousand faces. A Hero's Journey consolidated a great legacy for ent...”
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Course summary for: Afrofuturistic Writing
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Creative Writing, Fiction Writing, Writing
savagefiction
A course by
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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