Interested in creative writing? Or perhaps on enjoying a good book? We hope you like this video!
We had the opportunity to speak with Argentine writer Viviana Rivero, an icon of the historical-romantic novel. Viviana is an award-winning author who publishes her books in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay, Spain, Italy, and other countries. During our conversation, she spoke about her latest novel, “A bright and shining light,” – or “Una Luz Fuerte y Brillante” in Spanish – about how a story is born, about her career as a lawyer, communicator, and author, and also about the importance of finding our passion in life.
To watch the video interview with writer Viviana Rivero, click on the image at the beginning of this article or click HERE. Don’t forget to turn on the Auto-Translate option on YouTube so that you can see the subtitles in English.
Some online courses on creative writing and literature that might be of interest to you:
If the video you just watched has awakened an interest in writing in you, here are some courses we have found for you:
Write your First Novel, taught by Professor David Wheeler of Michigan State University. This course is free if you opt not to get a certificate. Click HERE to see it.
Suppose you would like to write a memoir or something based on your own life. In that case, you could explore Wesleyan University’s specialized program, Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself, which allows you to write a personal essay or memoir. It is possible to try it for seven days for free. If you would like to see it, click HERE.
Finally, if you would like to enjoy literature, explore these two courses from the Universidad de Los Andes by clicking on the titles:
- Leer a Macondo: la obra de Gabriel García Márquez, taught by Professor Andrea Junguito and three other professors, and,
- Gabriel García Márquez entre el poder, la historia y el amor, by Professor Hugo Ramírez and Professor Andrea Junguito.
Both courses are in Spanish, with subtitles in English and other languages. You can take them for free if you choose not to obtain a certificate.
We hope the video has inspired you and that some of these courses will allow you to move from inspiration to action!
Further reading about women who inspire:
Arianna Huffington, a World Class Innovator and the Importance of Sleeping Well
Isabel Allende’s Creative Process, “Violeta” and her Commitment to Women
Elena Favilli, Francesca Cavallo and the “Good Night Stories For Rebel Girls” book series