Yes, you know how to read. But do you know how to read well? This two-hour Masterclass is designed for avid and novice readers alike who would like to get more out of the texts they read—and by “more” we mean: more meaning, more connections, more understanding, more value. The best literature is not always easy, but it is rewarding, and together we’ll work toward building a rewarding reading practice.
We begin by looking at some foundational constructions of stories and novels, and then examine some sample passages with an eye toward narration, point of view, temporality, inference, and co-constitution. We draw from passages by Cormac McCarthy, Amy Hempel, and Don DeLillo. The alchemy of reading is that the author, having written the text, has only done half the work: the responsibility is now in the readers’ hands to bring their experiences, subjectivities, and interpretations to the story and, through the act of reading, make the generic specific and the mundane magical.
Lastly, we close by considering the Source Material we gain from a work of literature—this is a concept developed by So Textual and is a list-making practice for tangible takeaways of any book you read. No more forgetting what book was about shortly after you read it; acquiring your Source Material ensures the book resonates deeply, feels rewarding and valuable, and stays with you as a continuous source of inspiration and meaning.
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This course is a recording of the live course from 2024. Upon purchasing, you’ll receive a PDF with a link to view the course. Apologies, we do not provide refunds; all purchases are final.
Yes, you know how to read. But do you know how to read well? This two-hour Masterclass is designed for avid and novice readers alike who would like to get more out of the texts they read—and by “more” we mean: more meaning, more connections, more understanding, more value. The best literature is not always easy, but it is rewarding, and together we’ll work toward building a rewarding reading practice.
We begin by looking at some foundational constructions of stories and novels, and then examine some sample passages with an eye toward narration, point of view, temporality, inference, and co-constitution. We draw from passages by Cormac McCarthy, Amy Hempel, and Don DeLillo. The alchemy of reading is that the author, having written the text, has only done half the work: the responsibility is now in the readers’ hands to bring their experiences, subjectivities, and interpretations to the story and, through the act of reading, make the generic specific and the mundane magical.
Lastly, we close by considering the Source Material we gain from a work of literature—this is a concept developed by So Textual and is a list-making practice for tangible takeaways of any book you read. No more forgetting what book was about shortly after you read it; acquiring your Source Material ensures the book resonates deeply, feels rewarding and valuable, and stays with you as a continuous source of inspiration and meaning.
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This course is a recording of the live course from 2024. Upon purchasing, you’ll receive a PDF with a link to view the course. Apologies, we do not provide refunds; all purchases are final.
Yes, you know how to read. But do you know how to read well? This two-hour Masterclass is designed for avid and novice readers alike who would like to get more out of the texts they read—and by “more” we mean: more meaning, more connections, more understanding, more value. The best literature is not always easy, but it is rewarding, and together we’ll work toward building a rewarding reading practice.
We begin by looking at some foundational constructions of stories and novels, and then examine some sample passages with an eye toward narration, point of view, temporality, inference, and co-constitution. We draw from passages by Cormac McCarthy, Amy Hempel, and Don DeLillo. The alchemy of reading is that the author, having written the text, has only done half the work: the responsibility is now in the readers’ hands to bring their experiences, subjectivities, and interpretations to the story and, through the act of reading, make the generic specific and the mundane magical.
Lastly, we close by considering the Source Material we gain from a work of literature—this is a concept developed by So Textual and is a list-making practice for tangible takeaways of any book you read. No more forgetting what book was about shortly after you read it; acquiring your Source Material ensures the book resonates deeply, feels rewarding and valuable, and stays with you as a continuous source of inspiration and meaning.
—
This course is a recording of the live course from 2024. Upon purchasing, you’ll receive a PDF with a link to view the course. Apologies, we do not provide refunds; all purchases are final.