Afrofuturistic Writing
Reference search
A course by savagefiction , Writer and Podcaster
About the video: Reference search
Overview
“You need to know your starting point, your references. Many authors spend a lot of time researching new stories, which is why we're going to start by talking about this essential process. ”
In this video lesson savagefiction addresses the topic: Reference search, 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 delve a little deeper into reference research. You will understand why it is so essential for building an Afrofuturist fictional character. In fact, you might be wondering if you still don't have writing skills, where writers get their ideas from. And many people imagine that writers face a blank sheet of paper alone. O which is not reality. Good writers have good research processes. And this research process has been developed over the years. You'll discover ways to do research that works for you. I'm going to give you some tips here so you can understand a little mor...”
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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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