Create Narrative Spaces
A course by Ave Barrera , Writer, editor, and narrative project consultant
Joined March 2017
Learn to create narrative spaces as a backdrop for your novel, script, or journal.
Joined March 2017
The space where the events take place is a determining element for the narrative, as important as any other character. For this reason, in this online course, the award-winning author and editor Ave Barrera will teach you how to build scenes full of sensations and significant details.
Throughout the units, you'll learn to weave spaces with actions to pace your storytelling. At the end of the course, you will be able to describe unique places in your stories and give life to scenarios that convey unforgettable experiences to the reader.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 21 downloads
- 9 students
- 13 lessons (2h 0m)
- 21 additional resources (1 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, German, English, French, Indonesian, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
You will write three narrative prints from different situations and scenarios.
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in writing, whether with a literary or recreational focus.
Requirements and materials
You will not need any prior knowledge to take this course.
As for materials, prepare paper and pencil, a corkboard or a piece of cardboard attached to the wall, cards, post-its, tape, thumbtacks, and all the printed materials you want to gather, such as magazine clippings, photos or diagrams.
Ave Barrera
A course by Ave Barrera
Ave Barrera is a writer, editor, and teacher specializing in the creation of narrative spaces that combine literature, architecture, and nature. With a background in Hispanic Literature and a master's degree in Modern Literature, she has collaborated on independent and institutional editorial projects, particularly promoting the work of women marginalized by the literary canon throughout the 20th century.
Her work explores the relationship between characters, the spaces they inhabit, and the world around them, seeking to generate meaningful connections and deepen the reading experience. In addition to her novels "Puertas demasiado pequeñas" and "Restauración," Ave has published short stories, children's books, and artist books, and has taught courses and workshops where she guides her students in constructing stories with meaning, impact, and creativity. Her approach combines literary analysis, reflection on space, and sensory exploration, inviting students to experience new ways of narrating.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Foundations and concepts
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Spaces in the narrative
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The three dimensions of narrative space
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Tools and materials
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Create the story board
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U3
Building spaces with words
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Multisensory spaces
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Travel around my room
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Spaces as characters
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Describing imaginary worlds
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U4
Writing tips
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To write despite everything
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Rewrite and edit
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Publish your texts
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FP
Final project
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Writing narrative spaces
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