Afrofuturistic Writing
Character and story purposes
A course by savagefiction , Writer and Podcaster
About the video: Character and story purposes
Overview
“In this class I will teach you how to define your character's purpose, it will guide your decisions about representation when working on your text ”
In this video lesson savagefiction addresses the topic: Character and story purposes, 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 comment on the construction of your character's story. You already have many elements to go to this stage of creation. And there are several structures that help you create the character’s story. Some of them are very famous, like that of the narratologist Seedfield himself, who created the paradigm, this three-act paradigm, with the whole issue of relaxing your narrative, of the plot, twist of its narrative and the outcome. If you feel comfortable pursuing your character creation with Seedfield, or perhaps with Campbell's 12 steps of the Hero's Journey, That's okay, th...”
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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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