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Index, a fundamental piece in the experience of reading a book

by César Ferreira | Write a book, Writing

A good index can play a decisive role in how a book is received and explored by the reader, although not all works necessarily require its inclusion. In novels or more literary works, the index may be dispensable or reduced to a...

The art of dialogues: Importance and technique

by César Ferreira | Write a book, Writing

Dialogues are a fundamental element in writing a book, as they play an essential role in the construction and development of characters, in the progression of the narrative and in creating an authentic atmosphere. Through dialogues, each character...

There is no greatness in wanting to dominate and abuse others.

by César Ferreira | Opinion articles

The promiscuous, futile and violent will of a man over a woman, of an adult over a child, or of an individual over an animal, is vile, disgusting and a sign that evil is not just momentary or an exception, but a well-sharpened axe that remains pending...

What is important for the reader to know first?

by César Ferreira | Writers, Write a book, Writing

When writing a book, one of the most important questions to consider is: what is important for the reader to know first? This question should be asked from the beginning of the process. The beginning of a book represents the moment when an agreement is made with the reader...

A text should be served with kindness and humility

by César Ferreira | Write a book, Writing

Nothing ruins a text — or even an entire book — more than the author’s lack of humility. When writing becomes a stage where ego is displayed, and not a bridge that connects intentions and people, the text loses its noble function. Writing...

You don't need to be a writer, just be true.

by César Ferreira | Writing, Life stories

Time passes by without asking permission and without waiting for us to be ready. It brings with it changes, memories and silences. It is in this inevitable passing of days that a precious opportunity is hidden: that of writing our story. Each person carries within them a...

Against oblivion, writing

by César Ferreira | Writing, Life stories

We live as if time were an endless river. But sooner or later, we are all reminded of the truth we prefer to postpone: we are finite. Each breath is one less breath, each day lived is a step towards the last. Finiteness is not a punishment — it is the frame that...

Writing as therapy

by César Ferreira | Writing, Therapeutic writing

We often ignore the immense power of healing and personal transformation that lies within each written word. Writing is a therapeutic exercise that allows us to organize our thoughts, express repressed feelings and rediscover who we really are. In everyday life,...

Father: Here and Beyond

by César Ferreira | Opinion articles, Life stories

Father. A word that lulls us from the very first moment, a voice that we never forget, even when time steals our touch, our presence, our embrace. Here and beyond, you continue. Here, in the strength that you taught me to have, in your certainty that I was capable of the greatest feats...

The comfort of knowing they are not alone

by César Ferreira | Write a book, Life stories

Sharing our life story is not only an act of courage, but also of responsibility. It is a profound commitment to those around us, to those who cross our path on this often winding path that is life. Each story brings with it a...

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Index, a fundamental piece in the experience of reading a book

The art of dialogues: Importance and technique

There is no greatness in wanting to dominate and abuse others.

What is important for the reader to know first?

A text should be served with kindness and humility

You don't need to be a writer, just be true.

Against oblivion, writing

Writing as therapy

Father: Here and Beyond

The comfort of knowing they are not alone

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