Creative Writing Workshop | Taller de Escritura Creativa

From 20.41 £ /h

Whether you're an aspiring writer looking to refine your writing or a curious soul eager to explore the art of storytelling, this workshop is designed to nurture your creativity and help you understand the mechanisms of fiction.

In these interactive and collaborative classes, we will work with short fiction texts (short stories and poems), although eventually, we may also read and analyse longer texts. Together, we'll explore various writing techniques, engage in stimulating discussions, and immerse ourselves in writing exercises that invite reflection. Through individual guidance, you will have the opportunity to develop your writing skills, experiment with different styles, and find your unique voice.

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Ya sea que seas un escritor aspirante buscando perfeccionar tu escritura o un alma curiosa por explorar el arte de contar historias, este taller está diseñado para nutrir tu creatividad y ayudarte a entender los mecanismos de la ficción.

En estas clases interactivas y colaborativas, trabajaremos con textos breves de ficción (cuentos y poemas) aunque, eventualmente, es posible que leamos y analicemos textos de mayor extensión. Juntos, exploraremos diversas técnicas de escritura, participaremos en estimulantes discusiones y nos sumergiremos en ejercicios de escritura que nos inviten a reflexionar. A través de la orientación individual, tendrás la oportunidad de desarrollar tus habilidades de escritura, experimentar con diferentes estilos y encontrar tu voz.

Location

Online from Germany

About Me

Soy de Bolivia y actualmente vivo en Berlín, Alemania. El español es mi lengua materna (también hablo inglés y francés). Tengo estudios en literatura, música y cine, así como una maestría en escritura creativa. Dirijo mi propia editorial independiente y escribo textos de ficción. También he sido profesor de español durante varios años. Me encanta realizar talleres de escritura creativa porque me permite pensar y expresarme de manera creativa mientras comparto mis conocimientos y experiencia con otros escritores. Es un honor poder guiar y apoyar a los participantes en su viaje de escritura, y me siento gratificado al ver cómo desarrollan su voz y talento únicos.

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I am from Bolivia and currently living in Berlin, Germany. Spanish is my native language (I also speak English and French). I have studies in literature, music, and film, as well as a master's degree in creative writing. I run my own independent publishing house and write fiction texts. I have been a Spanish teacher for several years too. I love conducting creative writing workshops because it allows me to think and express myself creatively while sharing my knowledge and experience with other writers. It is an honor to be able to guide and support participants in their writing journey, and I feel gratified when I see them develop their unique voice and talent.

Education

I have a Bachelor in Literature in Universidad Mayor de San Andrés. And a Master's degree in Literary Creation in Universidad Pompeu Fabra - Barcelona School of Management.

Experience / Qualifications

Published author | Experienced creative writing instructor | Passionate about fostering creativity and nurturing writer's unique voices.

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Spanish

Skills

Literature

Creative writing

Writing

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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