MASTERCLASS -- no, not Oprah

Dana Jean · Apr 3, 2019

Has anyone bought this? I find it absolutely fascinating stuff. Here are some trailers.

MasterClass | Neil Gaiman Teaches the Art of Storytelling

Award-winning author Neil Gaiman teaches his approach to imaginative storytelling and creating vivid fictional worlds in his first-ever MasterClass.

www.masterclass.com

Judy Blume Teaches Writing | MasterClass

Learn how Judy Blume writes stories people cherish. 30-Day Money Back. Video Lessons. Teaching Assistant. Hours of Content.

www.masterclass.com

MasterClass | David Mamet Teaches Dramatic Writing

Learn from the Pulitzer Prize winner.

www.masterclass.com

MasterClass | Margaret Atwood Teaches Creative Writing

Explore the art of creative writing with acclaimed novelist Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaid’s Tale, in her new MasterClass.

www.masterclass.com

Chris Hadfield Teaches Space Exploration | Official Trailer | MasterClass

In his first-ever online class, retired astronaut Chris Hadfield teaches everything he knows about exploring space. Through personal stories, chalkboard sess...

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Here is the web site and the list of teachers and their classes.

MasterClass Online Classes

Dana Jean · Apr 3, 2019

See the above samples of many masterclass teachers. And there are so many classes on so many topics. I love this.

GNTLGNT · Apr 3, 2019

...damn this looks tasty!....

Dana Jean · Apr 3, 2019

GNTLGNT said:
...damn this looks tasty!....

I love this idea. They have an all access where you can take all the classes, or I think you can cherry pick the ones you want for another fee.

I love how Margaret Atwood's trailer starts.

Dana Jean · Apr 3, 2019

I got to see Margaret Atwood speak. I could've touched her. She was fascinating. I wanted to get her autograph so bad, just so bad. She did a signing but I couldn't stand in the line.

Spideyman · Apr 3, 2019

Interesting.

Dana Jean · Apr 3, 2019

kingricefan notice the trailer for DAvid Lynch above. I bet that's really an interesting class.

kingricefan · Apr 3, 2019

Dana Jean said:
kingricefan notice the trailer for DAvid Lynch above. I bet that's really an interesting class.

I will have to take a look!!! You know how I feel about David Lynch!! (with my hands, silly)

Dana Jean · Apr 3, 2019

kingricefan said:
I will have to take a look!!! You know how I feel about David Lynch!! (with my hands, silly)

yes, I posted that for you!

Dana Jean · Apr 3, 2019

osnafrank
notice the masterclass trailer above by Chris Hadfield.

Doc Creed · Apr 3, 2019

Dana Jean said:
Has anyone bought this? I find it absolutely fascinating stuff. Here's some trailers.

Here is the web site and the list of teachers and their classes.

https://www.masterclass.com/

Yes, I watched five or six of the trailers about a month ago and I nearly created a thread myself. Great stuff distilled for the benefit of today's budding writers.

Dana Jean · Apr 3, 2019

Moderator

Has Stephen been approached to do a Masterclass?

Wayoftheredpanda · Apr 3, 2019

Dana Jean said:

I’ve seen Chris Hadfield speak live, and got to meet him. He was cool

Wayoftheredpanda · Apr 3, 2019

Dana Jean said:

I remember rereading her tales of a fourth grade nothing saga multiple times. I could finish them in one night and never got tired of them.

HollyGolightly · Apr 3, 2019

I'm in! My curiosity is piqued and I'm going to pursue this.
I love Judy Blume - thrifter alert: I've been trying to collect copies of Judy Blume books like the ones I had in the 70s. Those covers. But the trick is: no online ordering. Just keep your eyes out for me. I've got loads of SK books I'd be willing to barter with.

Dana Jean · Apr 3, 2019

HollyGolightly said:
I'm in! My curiosity is piqued and I'm going to pursue this.
I love Judy Blume - thrifter alert: I've been trying to collect copies of Judy Blume books like the ones I had in the 70s. Those covers. But the trick is: no online ordering. Just keep your eyes out for me. I've got loads of SK books I'd be willing to barter with.

There are so many teachers. Journalists, chefs, athletes -- I'm sure some are better than others, but if what they are talking about is your passion, I bet you hang on every word.

HollyGolightly · Apr 3, 2019

Dana Jean said:
There are so many teachers. Journalists, chefs, athletes -- I'm sure some are better than others, but if what they are talking about is your passion, I bet you hang on every word.

$180/year!! That's not much in the grand scheme of things, but I worry that I wouldn't use it.

Moderator · Apr 4, 2019

Dana Jean said:
Moderator

Has Stephen been approached to do a Masterclass?

He's been asked many times to do workshops on writing but has never had the time in his schedule to do one of the type that I think you're asking about. He's done class visits but those were more an opportunity for students to do a Q&A, not an actual teaching class. I think his book On Writing was, in part, intended to be his Masterclass available to anyone.

Edit: He was going to do one for Maine students when John Baldacci was governor and a personal friend of Stephen's but we were never able to coordinate his schedule with when it would need to be done.

osnafrank · Apr 4, 2019

Dana Jean said:
osnafrank
notice the masterclass trailer above by Chris Hadfield.

That's very cool and interesting

mal · Apr 9, 2019

Sounds interesting. Thanks Dana Jean!

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