Creative Writing: Present and Narrate the Small Things
The magic of language economy
A course by Laura Baeza , Writer
About the video: The magic of language economy
Overview
“We have heard the phrase “less is more” all our lives, and in a story this sentence is perfectly true, as long as we show more and explain less.”
In this video lesson Laura Baeza addresses the topic: The magic of language economy, which is part of the Domestika online course: Creative Writing: Present and Narrate the Small Things. Awaken your inspiration with this creative writing course. Learn to write a short story. Dare to explore literary expression..
Partial transcription of the video
“In previous lessons we talked about the difference between the different formats. The novel, by extension, It has many more pages and other forms, and the story requires a great deal of precision both in content and language, and we will talk about that next. For the story it is necessary to show more than to explain. The language has to be forceful, accurate and motivate us to continue reading. The interesting thing about stories is that we see one part, But everything else that is apparently hidden is left to the imagination and interpretation. And to achieve that, We need to put into pra...”
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Course summary for: Creative Writing: Present and Narrate the Small Things
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Content Writing, Creative Writing, Storytelling, Writing
Laura Baeza
A course by Laura Baeza
Laura Baeza is a writer passionate about the small stories that reside in everyday details. With a career that includes the publication of several books of short stories and a novel, her work has crossed borders inside and outside of Mexico. Her literary career is not only limited to writing, but also includes her experience as a freelance editorial assistant, a teacher of literature and music for children, and a workshop facilitator at institutions such as the Museo Jumex. Her work has been recognized with literary awards in Mexico and has been a finalist in prestigious novel competitions.
As a multidisciplinary artist, Laura explores the influence of music, film and television in her creative process. Since her childhood, music has been a constant in her life, which is reflected in her ability to detect rhythms and harmonies in everyday life. Her approach is centered on observation and hearing, techniques that she uses to trigger the imagination and create visual and sound narratives. Committed to art as a practical and aesthetic tool, Laura seeks to convey to her readers and students the importance of curiosity and experimentation in writing.
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