Journalistic Chronicle Writing
A course by Javier Sinay , Journalist and Writer
Discover how to write captivating journalistic chronicles and develop your skills within the world of journalism.
Discover how to write captivating journalistic chronicles and develop your skills within the world of journalism.
Discover how the chronicle helps us better understand others and ourselves, and how you can use it to make sense of the world in which we live. In this online course, you will learn how to write a chronicle from Javier Sinay, a renowned journalist and writer specialized in this genre.
Learn to research, interview, organize and write an impactful chronicle combining literary resources and interviewed sources. No prior knowledge is required, just your enthusiasm to learn and explore the exciting world of chronicling.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 18 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (7)
- 953 students
- 15 lessons (1h 48m)
- 18 additional resources (5 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?
The final project of this course will consist of writing a chronicle that will combine literary resources and at least two interviewed sources. You will use everything you learn during the course to create a powerful and captivating story. The objective is to apply the knowledge acquired and demonstrate your ability to tell a great real-life story.
Who is this online course for?
This course is aimed at all those people who wish to learn and improve their creative skills in the field of chronicling. It doesn't matter if you are a beginner with no prior experience or if you already have basic knowledge, this course will help you develop your vision as a chronicler. If you are interested in exploring real stories from an original and empathetic perspective, this course is perfect for you.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, you only need access to a computer and a word processor such as Word or Pages. No additional software or specific technical knowledge is required. The most important thing is your enthusiasm for learning and your willingness to immerse yourself in the world of chronicling.
Reviews
A course by Javier Sinay
Javier Sinay is a renowned journalist and writer specialized in the chronicle genre. With an outstanding international career, his articles have been published in media around the world and he has received multiple recognitions for his work. Javier has written fascinating books that address diverse topics and has collaborated in various literary anthologies.
His focus on chronicling as a means of making sense of the world and sharing it with the public makes him an expert in his field. With their guidance, you can learn from their experience and knowledge to become a skilled chronicler.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
What is a chronicle?
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Many types of chronicle
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How to recognize a journalistic story for a chronicle
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U3
The investigation
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journalistic investigation
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How to plan and do an interview
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From interviews to concept
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Before you start writing
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U4
time to write
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Aesthetic decisions
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Characters and details
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The beginning of the text
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Dialogues and scenes
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The time of history
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U5
The edition
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Analysis
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Send the text to an editor
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FP
Final project
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Writing journalistic chronicle
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valeria_deras
Es muy clara y sencilla su manera de explicar, es lo que buscaba, a mi me ha servido mucho este curso para tener aclarar varias dudas que tenía.
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cesarsierraa_
Gracias a este curso pude escribi mis primeras crónicas, te sorprenderás de lo que aprenderás en este curso. Muy recomendado ...
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franluisgomez
me encanto es mas que informativo.
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edd_carranza
Increíble! además hay mucho contenido extra que nos proporciona Javier. Dan muchas ganas de ponerse a escribir y leer a más cronistas. Además de dar las herramientas necesarias para hacerlo. El formato de crónica es muy ágil y proporciona muy buena y verídica información al lector.
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lidiacoronado
Me encanta, escribir crónicas es un trabajo diferente en el mundo de la escritura. Me gustan las historias narradas en forma de crónica, reales o de ficción. Este curso ha abierto un mundo de posibilidades para mi como escritora.
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