Creative Writing: Present and Narrate the Small Things
Let's warm up the engines
A course by Laura Baeza , Writer
About the video: Let's warm up the engines
Overview
“Have you heard the phrase that the novel wins by points and the story by knockout? I think this is very relevant, since we want to show something effective, concrete and at the same time interesting to whoever reads us. Let's see how.”
In this video lesson Laura Baeza addresses the topic: Let's warm up the engines, 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
“always zoom in on the details. And in that zoom you can find unique qualities to bring into your story. One of the tools I like to use most while writing It is the observation of something that would have nothing to do with that original idea. What do I mean? To see an image and relate it to something you have in mind or on the contrary, try to discover the B side of that same image. I invite you to look at this photograph taken by Sean Davey for a few seconds. Now we are going to answer some basic questions. Number 1. What do you see in the photograph? Number 2. What do you think is happen...”
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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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