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.
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
What's included in this course?
To begin, you will explore the selection of ideal books and journals. Then, you will understand the habit of reading and learn to interact intelligently with texts. Next, you will delve into the commandments of writing, analyze literary genres, and perfect your critical reading skills. Finally, you'll discover how to plan your writing process, write reviews, and find inspiration from other authors. This course will equip you with the essential skills to become a more effective and conscious writer.
- 97% positive reviews (286)
- 14,929 students
- 15 lessons (2h 30m)
- 21 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, German, English, French, Indonesian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Indonesian · Romanian
- 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.
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Maria José Castaño Dávila
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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FAQs
You’ll learn how to analyze literary texts, take effective notes in a journal, plan and edit your writing, apply techniques from classic authors, and strengthen your personal style through habits of critical reading and writing.
This is an intermediate-level course, perfect for those who already have basic reading or writing skills and want to dive deeper into advanced techniques and literary analysis strategies.
You’ll just need books that interest you, a journal or notebook, pens, and access to digital or physical resources for reading and writing.
It will help you develop critical reading habits, analyze narrative structures, apply techniques from great writers, and revise your texts for greater clarity, conciseness, and expressiveness.
A literary journal is a tool where you record reflections, key quotes, reviews, and progress in your reading. You’ll learn how to use it to engage in a dialogue with texts and boost your creative process.
Yes, you’ll learn how to write both critical and personal reviews, combining structural analysis and emotional response to share well-founded opinions on your readings.
The course explores techniques and tips from authors like Edgar Allan Poe, Hemingway, Flaubert, and Mario Vargas Llosa, focusing on style, brevity, narrative unity, and showing rather than telling.
Excelente, tienes que ser no solo un buen lector sino tambien un buen escucha, si tienes paciencia lograrás sacarle el mayor provecho a este curso.
Ótimo curso, aprendi demais!
Excelente
Quite helpfull for begineers!
Al comienzo dudaba de cuánto podría aprovechar este curso, pero me sorprendió. Me entregó herramientas para leer con mayor profundidad, ordenar ideas y escribir reseñas (como esta) con más claridad y confianza. Hoy siento un cambio real en cómo diálogo con los textos y me habría encantado tomarlo cuando empecé en clubes de lectura; probablemente lo habría disfrutado y aprovechado mucho más desde el inicio. Ojalá más personas pudieran acceder, porque realmente marca una diferencia.