On the site I approached several times different themes on the evolution of my profession. There is writing on the one hand but also the environment in which it is brought to move. A few months ago, I got a certificat following the follow-up of a course. It outlines the measures to be put in place for better accessibility of content within the specific framework of accessible books and publishing. A large set of concepts has been addressed in a general way. If you are wondering about this, the ABC consortium will provide you with more information.
the narration of news stories and the way to tell themPhoto representing the presenter of the conference for screencraftPhoto of author Michael Connelly during the online conference
I had the pleasure of attending the online conference that took place in Los Angeles with Michael Connelly. Many thanks to screencraft for inviting me as an author. On this occasion, the presenter asked precise and relevant questions about the work of the novelist and the adaptations of his books for series. He emphasized the fact that a police investigation is for him a way of exploring another subject that is often wider.
Congratulations to the winner of the performance : discover the plot. I offered this performance as part of the opening of the Arts Center in Saint Genis des Fontaines this summer. This one will be performed in a place of Lion’s Club on November 19, 2024 where I will answer questions from the audience.
Charlène Wright will most certainly be present in a few pages to talk about the fantastic thriller : Fantastic L.A.
When creating characters in my stories, I use several techniques. One of them is to create a kind of outline from several descriptive elements. I try to imagine their physique, their character traits, but I also invent a personal story for them, which may be family or other. If I want to flesh out the descriptive part, I don’t hesitate to practice by going to a public place where I can observe several people. I try to imagine that one of them is the character I want to describe. However, it is important not to stop only at what we see. We must also use the other senses. Then knowing how to appeal to emotions and our ability to see that the person in front of us probably has not had the experiences that the fictional character should live in the story.
As you know, I like to inform you from time to time about digital accessibility. On the site, some notions have already been mentioned about the possibilities it could offer.
Although there are still some efforts to be made, the consortium working for accessible books has published an article demonstrating that progress has been made in the digital field.
You can read the article by clicking on this link.
During Catalan days, both Catalan identity and its history are celebrated. Far from the clichés too often conveyed, it covers different cultural aspects. As an author, I never felt trapped in the past in these places, quite the contrary. In each of my writings, I seek to connect to a city or another country and almost like magic it succeeds each time.
For Fantastic L.A, I started by reading an article related to a historical fact in local history. A point I developp in my masterclass. Then, perhaps because I write fiction and fantasy, I said to myself…what is the most improbable thing you could do? to this question my inner voice answered me: look for a distant town that might seem the opposite of Thuir. So I chose Los Angeles. That’s when I discovered that there are always more things that bring us together than we initially believe. Palm trees, Hollywood cinema and all other artists around the world.
I will be present on July 19, 2024 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Catalan days which will take place in Thuir at the Villa Palauda.
You will be able to discover my books and ask questions.
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Here are some photos before my installation:
The authors sit down at their table and get to know each otherParticipants put away their books and concentrateFinal preparationsIn this photo I pose with two members of radio arrels, el periscopa (thanks to the person who accepted to take this photo and which is on the next one)Radio members present at Visca dayOne of the corners of the park
Thank you to the organizers, the circle of authors of 66 and the public.
It was a beautiful sunny day where we were surrounded by a natural area.
On June 28, I attended a conference on thematic bibliographies around sport and comics.
Students had made particularly successful presentations, the videos are available on their channel.
The summary of this session can be found on this page of the Occitanie Livre website. I found the discussions very enriching.
As an author, I often ask myself questions about my job. How will it evolve? Am I taking a qualitative approach?
Of course, environmental issues arise in any field of activity. Although digital printing uses the least paper, it still consumes energy.
Authors have a far greater influence than they think on the solutions implemented in the book trade. For example, as was the case in the UK, they can put pressure on publishers to be more transparent about the origin of printed paper and the conditions of reforestation.
That said, it’s by reflecting too on the consequences of mass production in the artistic field that certain ideas for improvement are born. To limit an impact, some solutions are better suited than others. In my opinion, print-on-demand, which has been around for several years now, is a process that should be given greater consideration.
For several years, I have regularly participated in updating my knowledge. because I consider writing a profession. The specialization that I have just completed allows me to acquire new knowledge while offering me the possibility of supporting other authors in their projects. This is characterized, for example, by feedback and constructive criticism on their writings.
The team that awards this specialization is made up mostly of authors who have published more than a dozen award-winning novels and written articles in publications such as the New York Times, the Washington Post and O : The Oprah Magazine. A very enriching approach.
Today I received my certification and thank the entire team.
