Reading for writing
A course by Maria José Castaño Dávila

María José Castaño, a passionate lover of letters with vast experience in strategic communication, will guide you on an exciting journey towards improving your writing skills. This unique adventure will immerse you in the transformative power of mindful reading.

Through various stages, you will explore how to choose suitable books, understand the reading habit, dialogue with the text and analyze literary genres. Finally, you will learn to plan your writing process and become a critical reader and expert editor. This course will help you become a more competent and creative writer.

What is this course's project?

You will fill out a journal with reflections on your readings, applying all the skills acquired throughout the process.

Who is this online course for?

This course is designed for all those passionate about letters and writing who wish to improve their skills. It doesn't matter if you are a novice or experienced writer; this course will help you develop your literary sensitivity and writing ability.

Requirements and materials

The only requirements are an open mind and a desire to improve your reading and writing skills. No additional materials are needed, just your passion for words and willingness to learn.

Course summary
  • Session Start 19/11/2024
  • Location Online
  • Duration 2h 30m

U1: Introduction

  • Presentation
  • Influences

U2: Reading as a habit

  • Selecting Appropriate Reading and Materials
  • Choose an ideal blog
  • The mindset: reading as a mental gym
  • Learn to dialogue with a text

U3: Lessons from authors to write better

  • The commandments to write better 1
  • The commandments to write better 2
  • Three theories that help us write better
  • History and its forms
  • Critical reading: what questions should you ask a text?
  • Methodology for writing a draft

U4: Other uses for your reading log

  • Personalized reviews
  • Reinterpret your readings
  • How to take advantage of the blog

Final project

  • Read to write

Regular Price

AED370

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  • 15 lessons (2h 30m)
  • 21 additional resources (3 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Audio: Spanish, Turkish
  • Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever
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