Journalistic Writing Techniques for Nonfiction Stories
A course by Daniela Rea , Writer and Journalist
Learn how to express global issues through the use of documentary and field investigation
Learn how to express global issues through the use of documentary and field investigation
When it comes to writing, following your intuition is essential, but nonfiction texts must also always be accompanied by an investigative process to ensure coherence between the cause and effect of the events that occur throughout. This is the methodology of writer and journalist Daniela Rea, author of i]Nadie les pidió perdón[/i] and coauthor of La Tropa: Por qué mata un soldado.
In this course, Daniela teaches you to write nonfiction stories that express what is going on in the world around you. Learn to use both documentary and field research in an investigative process and discover the tricks for reflecting your story in the most powerful words possible.
What will you learn in this online course?
12 lessons & 13 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (109)
- 2,693 students
- 12 lessons (1h 50m)
- 13 additional resources (2 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?
Write a nonfiction text of your choice using an investigative methodology.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in telling stories about the world around them.
Requirements and materials
Basic writing experience is necessary for this course.
In terms of materials, you need a computer, a smartphone (for taking photos and recording audio clips), some notebooks, and post-its.
Reviews
A course by Daniela Rea
Although as a child she dreamed of being a sailor and detective, the Daniela Rea we know today is a writer and journalist. She specializes in nonfiction stories and enjoys experimenting with different formats such as journalistic, literary, and audiovisual. She is fascinated by learning about people’s lives, exploring their day to day, and understanding how they inhabit their space.
You can find her work at Pie de Página, among other platforms. She has collaborated with documentalists like Everaldo González, Ai Wei Wei, and Rodrigo Reyes and is the author of i]Nadie les pidió perdón[/i] and coauthor of La Tropa: Por qué mata un soldado.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in the course?
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U2
Look inside to go out into the world
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What is non-fiction?
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What do we want to tell?
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Organize
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U3
Some good shoes and a notebook
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Collect: on the desktop and in the world
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Write from intuition
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Rewrite with intention
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Review and desktop publishing: balancing the text
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U4
To publish
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Finishing touches
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To post
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FP
Final project
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Journalistic writing techniques for nonfiction stories
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marcosrfm
Excelente curso.
Recomendo
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alma_josue_0416
El curso cumplió mis espectativas, en cuanto a que de manera sencilla y práctica me ofreció, los conocimientos que nesecitaba (y que de hecho ya los estoy poniendo en práctica), en mi transición de la escritura de ficcion pura a la biografía y al testimonio.
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regginayvictor
la profesora es una crack
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danielpalos
No creo que el curso esté mal, pero me parece sumamente básico. Lo recomendaría a quienes se adentran por primera vez en la no ficción, sobre todo a un público juvenil.
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mepersico
El curso es introductorio al ensayo narrativo, para aquellos que no tienen nada de conocimiento del tema es ideal, cubre todo un proceso completo de escritura de ensayo. La profesora es muy clara para explicar, tiene una forma de explicar muy pausada que resulta muy agradable.
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