Mr. Paz theory on Haikus
Octavio Paz states that an essential element of Japanese culture is its sensitivity. And he clarifies that this way of…
Characters without a plot
For some people the ideas for writing novels originate in the interconnection of events. From the abstract desire of communicating…
Can the protagonist quit?
Yes, of course! He does it by giving up trying to reach the original goal and may or may not substitute it…
Before reading a book
I, as many other teachers, especially in medium-high and high education, have seen young students search in a sea of…
How to improve your listening
Being able to have a simple conversation coherently, and following the thread of a complex and profound thought, both have…
Listening in the classroom
Throat afflictions have traditionally been a problem for teachers in general in my group, an evil that affects those who…
Reading and writing experiences
I attended several writing conference, invited by my local group director, to present the paper “Reading municipal festivals, a reading experience”, which…
Always remember: the reader creates the goal
In your story the reader (or the audiences) should always make the decisions to advance the story in one way…
Picking the right structure for your book
Start this difficult task by reading a lot of books, but the point is not to copy the structure of an…
What is the purpose of your character?
You know what your character wants, his internal and external motivation. You found out how to write the scene in…
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