Reading for writing
A course by Maria José Castaño Dávila , Writer
Joined April 2022
Reading is a crucial ability for any writer. Improve your reading to improve your writing.
Reading is a crucial ability for any writer. Improve your reading to improve your writing.
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 will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 21 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (172)
- 9,469 students
- 15 lessons (2h 30m)
- 21 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
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.
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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.
Reviews
A course by Maria José Castaño Dávila
María José Castaño is a lover of literature with a solid background in law and journalism. Her career includes collaborations with prominent media and advice to international companies in strategic communication. In addition to her career, María José is an influencer in the world of books and hosts the podcast "Biblioteca Personal" on Spotify.
Her passion for reading and writing has led her to spread the love of books and teach readers how to use reading as a powerful tool to learn, grow, and strengthen their communication skills. Her unique experience merges with her love of letters to bring you a course that will transform you into a more conscious and competent writer.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Reading as a habit
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Selecting Appropriate Reading and Materials
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Choose an ideal blog
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The mindset: reading as a mental gym
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Learn to dialogue with a text
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U3
Lessons from authors to write better
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The commandments to write better 1
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The commandments to write better 2
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Three theories that help us write better
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History and its forms
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Critical reading: what questions should you ask a text?
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Methodology for writing a draft
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U4
Other uses for your reading log
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Personalized reviews
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Reinterpret your readings
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How to take advantage of the blog
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FP
Final project
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Read to write
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pmakrod
Good Choice.....
mariananj
Realmente bueno. Aún no lo termino, pero he aprendido mucho. Supera lo esperado.
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rogerlchico2020
Excelente!!!
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fernandoinfa
Lo recomiendo, te da una forma muy practica de analizar lecturas y de comenzar (o seguir) en el mundo de la escritura, videos prácticos llenos de consejos útiles y de ejercicios que si los realizas te darás cuenta de lo diferente que empiezas a abordar una lectura. Te invita a releer aquellos libros que te han marcado pero que ahora con este conocimiento disfrutas de otra manera.
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ayselagnes78
Ce cours a ete tres impactant pour moi, pour n importe quelle personne qui lis , ce cours va lui permettre de tirer un profit de la lecture et de creer les images les textes.. d apporter ces propres Réflexions .savoir valoriser un livre n est plus un mystere en plus de developper ta propre ecriture.j ai aimé.
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