Afrofuturistic Writing
What makes good characters?
A course by savagefiction , Writer and Podcaster
About the video: What makes good characters?
Overview
“Let's learn how to escape the traps that lead us to racial stereotypes in characters and see elements that value our character's uniqueness ”
In this video lesson savagefiction addresses the topic: What makes good 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
“In this class we will talk about how to create good characters. I can already tell you that finding the formula to create a great character is something that takes a lot of time, It takes a lot of study and a lot of practice, because good characters are born from their sensitivity, of your repetition, of how much you know about human history, how much you understand about human psychology and how much you can reproduce this in your creation. So you will definitely repeat and repeat good characters and each time you build a great character, You will have more sensitivity to understand what i...”
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Course summary for: Afrofuturistic Writing
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Areas
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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- Level: Beginner
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