Experts Speak on Creative Writing Techniques at Preran-2011
Pics: Tony Ferros
News by H M Pernal
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (RD/CN)
Mangalore, Jan 24: "Veteran Konkani litterateurs, legendary singers, and story writers like Ravindra Kelekar, H V Kamath, Santhosh Kumar Gulvady, Wilfy Rebimbus and others have passed away in recent years. Hence, these kinds of workshops are essential in order to inspire the new generation of litterateurs and story writers to explore their talents," said Fr Francis Rodrigues, editor, 'Raknno,' Konkani weekly.
Fr Rodrigues was delivering the presidential address during the valedictory function of 'Preran – 2011' held at Shanti Kiran, Bajjody, on Sunday January 23.
"The themes of stories should be relevant to the times, unlike ice cream that melts in no time, food served by caterers which does not satiate the taste, and overly done make-up in beauty parlors which covers up ugly marks," he added.
Fr Rodrigues stressed on the need for the 4 D’s—desire, direction, dedication, and discipline—in order to become a good storywriter.
Konkani poet Titus Noronha, who was the chief guest, spoke on whether one should shape one’s own character in the story. He emphasised the need for a beginning, an end, and a great conclusion. In order to bring home the message he read two Kannada short stories – ‘Ondu Hoovina Kathe’ and ‘FM’ –extracted from the book ‘Jogi Kathegalu’ by well-known writer Jogi.
Dr William D’Silva, in the advanced story writing skills class held on Sunday morning, said that a story should cover three key factors - initial harmony, destruction, and restored harmony. "Abusing God is not justified, although there were a very few such story writers in Konkani in the past," he said.
A poets’ session was held on Sunday afternoon and veteran poet Valli Vogga moderated the session.
Story writers Bernard J D’Costa Kundapur and Richard John Pais presented their stories and discussions were held on the topic. Konkani film screening and appreciation was held on the night of Saturday January 22.
Veteran story writer Leo D’Souza had inaugurated ‘Preran – 2011’ on Saturday evening.
Speaking on the occasion, he reminisced over many such workshops conducted by Raknno in the past many years which gave a major boost to budding story writers. He stressed on the need for story writers as well as readers.
Veteran story writers Edy Netto and critic H M Pernal conducted the workshop on basics of story writing after the inaugural of the event.
Konkani Writers’ Forum president Paul Moras welcomed the gathering. Secretary H M Pernal delivered the introductory address. Vice-president Vitori Karkal and Tony Ferros compered the programme. Treasurer Joachim Pinto proposed the vote of thanks.