Malcolm Gladwell Teaches Writing

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Free Online Course: Malcolm Gladwell Teaches Writing provided by MasterClass is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 4-5 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from MasterClass. Malcolm Gladwell Teaches Writing is taught by Malcolm Gladwell.

Overview
  • Teaches Writing

    Ketchup. Crime. Quarterbacks. Thanks to Malcolm Gladwell’s books, these ordinary subjects have helped millions of readers grasp complex ideas like behavioral economics and performance prediction. Now, the renowned storyteller and best-selling author of Blink and The Tipping Point is teaching his first online writing class. Craft stories that captivate by learning how Malcolm researches topics, crafts characters, and distills big ideas into simple, powerful narratives.

Syllabus
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    1. Introduction
    2. Structuring Narrative: The Imperfect Puzzle
    3. Holding Readers: Tools for Engagement
    4. Holding Readers: Controlling Information
    5. Research
    6. Selecting the Story
    7. Developing the Story
    8. Developing the Story: Analogous Worlds
    9. Interviewing
    10. Characters: Descriptions
    11. Characters: World Building
    12. Character Case Study: "The Pitchman"
    13. Structuring Language
    14. Jargon
    15. Tone and Voice
    16. Humor and Melancholy
    17. Case Study: Language and Emotion in "Something Borrowed"
    18. Titles
    19. Drafts and Revisions
    20. When Your Story Enters the World
    21. Working as a Writer
    22. How to Read
    23. Who to Read
    24. Conclusion: A Theory of Other Minds