Creative Writing: Present and Narrate the Small Things
Variations on the same theme
A course by Laura Baeza , Writer
About the video: Variations on the same theme
Overview
“We've always heard that there's nothing new under the sun, that everything has already been said by poets hundreds of years ago, that all the best songs have already been written and performed, and that there's no better series than the one we saw last year. It may be true, but the interesting thing is how we take what already exists and present it again. ”
In this video lesson Laura Baeza addresses the topic: Variations on the same theme, 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 this last unit, and after you wrote your first story, I'm sure you want to do much more. So, we'll be experimenting with different techniques to take these stories to the next level. Throughout the history of art, The speeches have been repeated over and over again until exhaustion. From ancient times to the present day, we have the same thing. There is nothing new under the sun, However, everyone gives it their personal touch, and this is an exercise in adaptation and reinterpretation. Surely you remember those stories you heard as a child, and curiously you still see them on television...”
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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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