Find your Personal Creative Writing Methodology
A course by Olivia TerobaWriter and editor
A course by Olivia Teroba, Writer and editor
Develop your writing skills with this course.
Discover how to transform your ideas into literary texts through conceptual and practical tools that will allow you to give life and continuity to your projects. Learn to identify the material that nourishes literary writing based on your tastes, interests, and personality. Explore techniques to turn those initial ideas into coherent and compelling narratives. You'll be able to choose the genre, tone, and style that best suit your personal vision, ensuring that every word reflects your intention.
Advance through the process of revising and rewriting, refining your work until it becomes a text you fully identify with. This journey is neither linear nor unique, but rather an exploration rich in possibilities. Upon completion, you will have created a worksheet that will serve as a compass for future projects, allowing you to capture your thoughts in stories, essays, poems, plays, or novels. This work is intended for those who wish to immerse themselves in the art of writing while deepening their understanding of themselves and their surroundings.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 24 downloads
Putting everything in boxes: literary genres
18 minutes, 38 seconds
Writing is making decisions
14 minutes, 12 seconds
Worksheet
19 minutes, 20 seconds
Writing is remembering and forgetting
5 minutes, 33 seconds
A time for writing
6 minutes, 20 seconds
Post
4 minutes, 22 seconds
What's included in this course?
You'll learn to identify the material from which literary writing can emerge by exploring your personal tastes and interests. You'll develop skills to transform those initial ideas into a coherent literary text, choosing the genre, tone, and style that best suits your vision. Additionally, you'll acquire techniques to revise and correct your work, ensuring that each piece of writing reflects your unique voice and aligns with your own creative goals.
You'll immerse yourself in a process of personal discovery, understanding that there isn't just one way to write, but rather multiple paths to explore. Upon completion, you'll have a worksheet that includes the key concepts for writing a text, allowing you to express your ideas in a structured and effective way. Writing will become a journey of self-discovery, where every word and decision will bring you closer to achieving your literary goals.
What is this course's project?
The course project allows students to define the concept, theme, genre, tone, and style of a text, culminating in writing its initial draft. They learn to revise and rewrite their own texts, establishing a personalized writing methodology.
Who is this online course for?
Curious individuals who wish to explore their literary creativity, discover their unique style, and immerse themselves in writing short stories, essays, poems, or novels. Those with diverse interests who seek to transform their ideas into enriching and moving literary texts.
Requirements and materials
No extensive prior knowledge is required, just a basic understanding of writing and composition. You'll need a notebook, paper, and black and colored pens. Alternatively, you can use a computer, voice recorder, printer, or typewriter.
Reviews
- 2 months ago
Hasta ahora ha sido un curso que ha ampliado mis paradigmas y me ayuda a sacar ideas de lo cotidiano. Muy bueno.
- 4 months ago
Excellent course! Very unique and different from all the ones I´ve taken about writing. It made me think particularly deeply about my Intention with each text I create. Highly recommend!
- 5 months ago
He disfrutado mucho de escuchar a Olivia contarnos el proceso de escritura, me han encantado los recursos que ha compartido, y algunas ideas para arrancar la creatividad.
- 5 months ago
Olivia explica de una forma sencilla pero directa y super clara. ¡¡Recomiendo su curso al 100%!!
- roselyacordero04PLUS5 months ago
Este curso me será de mucha utilidad y me permitira creer, parapoder aumentar mis conocimientos de escritura y no estancarme creativamente, como me siento hoy. Este curso ayuda a completar un curriculum de alguien que desea crear contenido o tener su propia pagina.
Olivia Teroba's writing is characterized by a relatable, everyday tone, which seeks to develop stories that are meaningful to the emotional lives of her characters. Her style employs techniques such as interior monologue and stream of consciousness, allowing for a deep immersion in subjectivity. Throughout her career, she has learned that writing is a way of seeing the world, a process of self-knowledge that fosters empathy. Her commitment to language is reflected in her constant quest to explore the material, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of the human environment.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- U2
Intention
- On originality and expectations
- Sources of inspiration: surprise, doubts, enthusiasm
- Intention as the axis of literary writing
- Putting everything in boxes: literary genres
- U3
Start writing
- Writing is making decisions
- Tone and style
- Worksheet
- Writing is remembering and forgetting
- Read with different eyes
- U4
Continue writing
- A time for writing
- Tips for sharing writing
- Post
- FP
Final project
- Literary Writing: Find Your Personal Methodology
What to expect from a Domestika course
Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
Certificates
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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FAQs
In this workshop, you'll learn how to develop your literary voice, structure your writing, create characters, work on narrative intent, and overcome creative blocks. You'll also explore publishing techniques, receive feedback, and build your own personal writing method.
Yes, the course is designed for people with intermediate skills who want to deepen their literary techniques, refine their style, and explore new creative expressions.
Having previous texts isn't required, but it helps to have some of your own material to work on during exercises and feedback sessions.
The workshop includes exercises like observation, writing inspired by objects or images, character creation, developing monologues, working with symbols and scenes, and techniques to overcome perfectionism and writer's block.
The course offers specific strategies and exercises to identify and overcome blocks, boost inspiration, manage self-criticism, and maintain consistency in creative writing.
Yes, the course covers the features, conventions, and tools of different literary genres, helping you choose and adapt the best fit for your creative project.
Yes, the workshop provides guidance on publishing options, selecting editorial spaces, digital platforms, and best practices for sharing and promoting your work in Mexico.