In 1967 Roland Barthes wrote his famous essay “The Death of the Author” in which he argued that a work of literature has an existence independent of the intent of the author. It is instead created anew with each reading as an interaction between the reader and the work. Although I happen to think Barthes’ … Continue reading Exercise – Killing the author
Category: Written exercises
Written creative writing exercises (as opposed to audio).
Exercise – (Dis)agreeable you
Here's a first exercise for you. In a couple of days I'll post a little more background on the theories behind this exercise. Enjoy, and let me know how it went in the comments. I'll be doing this exercise "live" in Barcelona on Sunday: https://www.meetup.com/Barcelona-Write-Together/events/266070141/. Emotional intensity: mediumSuggested time allocation: 30 minutes Preparation Grab a … Continue reading Exercise – (Dis)agreeable you
A patch of grass 