The screenwriters started by selecting the stories that would provide them with the elements for the work. "Dianas" was chosen as the main source, some characters were taken from "Alertas" and some from other stories. They compiled the words, traditions, life styles and idioms from that era for which they used books and even a trip was made to Salta to talk with the locals. A script Then a text was made from the tales and a first draft of the images. At this point the director and actors collaborated with their comments and finally the final script was written.