Concept for a Short Story Collection
A course by Cecilia Magaña Chávez , Writer
Explore different tones and ideas around a unifying theme for a collection of short stories.
- Spanish with subtitles in English
- 290 students
Explore different tones and ideas around a unifying theme for a collection of short stories.
Cecilia Magaña, writer and editor, with her vast experience in publishing and co-founder of Atypical Editorial, will guide you through the process of conceptualizing your own collection of stories. Here, you won't find any big words or exaggerations, just the pure essence of the narrative.
You will learn to gather ideas with cohesion and a common thread, exploring emotions and all the possibilities around a topic. At the end of the road, your work will remind you that reality comes in a rich range of colors.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 43 downloads
- 290 students
- 13 lessons (2h 50m)
- 43 additional resources (17 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
In your final project, you will create a document that will serve as a guide to carry out an anthology of stories for stories or audiovisual media. This project will be your opportunity to apply everything you learned in the course.
Who is this online course for?
This course is designed for all lovers of writing and narrative, regardless of your level of experience. If you have the desire to explore new perspectives and share your stories with the world, this course is for you.
Requirements and materials
To embark on this exciting journey, you only need basic knowledge of creating short stories and at least two ideas to serve as a starting point. No specific computer or internet access required, just your passion for storytelling!
A course by Cecilia Magaña Chávez
Cecilia Magaña is a talented writer, editor and teacher who has left a deep mark on the world of narrative. With an outstanding career that includes national short story awards, publications in renowned magazines such as Luvina and Argonauta, and the creation of short story collections that explore fascinating themes such as everyday madness, Cecilia has proven to be a constantly evolving creative force.
Her work as co-founder of Atypical Editorial has led her to advise and edit various authors, guiding them in the creation of their own short story collections. In addition, she has shared her knowledge as a teacher in the degree in Digital Filmmaking, where she has advised projects for anthology series and short film trilogies.
Cecilia's passion for reading and analysis has led her to delve into the narrative of books and collections by admired authors, as well as to understand how stories are constructed in audiovisual media. Her focus on finding unity and meaning in stories, as well as her ability to explore personal curiosities and obsessions, make Cecilia an exceptional guide for those seeking to bring their own story collections to life.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Themes, curiosities and obsessions
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Where does a collection of stories come from?
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The origin of the collection
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Tune the unit factor
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U3
Write as a collector
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The harmony
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The diversity
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The synopsis of each story
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Humor, poetry and experiments
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U4
The whole is more than the sum of the parts
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The collection as a whole 1
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The collection as a whole 2
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Choose the collection title
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What to do with the collection?
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FP
Final project
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Concept for a storybook
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