Margaret Atwood Teaches Creative Writing | Official Trailer | MasterClass
In her first-ever online class, Margaret Atwood, the author of The Handmaid's Tale, teaches you her approach to crafting vivid prose and hooking readers with her timeless approach to storytelling.
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Margaret Atwood, arguably one of the world’s best fiction writers, is an award-winning and prolific author of more than 50 novels, books of poetry, and critical essays. Her 1990 dystopian novel, The Handmaid’s Tale, was adapted into the Emmy-winning TV series on Hulu, now coming up on its fourth season, and was the bestselling book on Amazon in 2017. Margaret’s Booker Prize-nominated 1996 novel, Alias Grace, was adapted into a TV series for Netflix.
In her online writing class, Margaret teaches you about:
• Crafting complex dystopias
• Structure and narrative
• Creating nuanced characters
• Speculative fiction
• Narrative point of view
• Crafting dialogue
• Prose style and texture
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@santsuma
2 жыл бұрын
@ 00:3 I heard her saying: "It WASN'T dark inside the wolf. The subtitles here say: "It WAS dark inside the wolf". I find what I had heard very interesting and what the subs say...not so.
@muhammedaasil969
Жыл бұрын
@@santsuma you heard wrong, my friend.
@MarshaKerrTalley
7 ай бұрын
@@santsuma@santsuma, you heard wrong, but even if you didn't, that is literally the point of creative writing. You can come from different angles.
"It was dark inside the wolf" F***, I felt that one
@Bibaby2599
3 жыл бұрын
Me too bro me too I needed that writing advice like dude maybe I just need to look at my story from another perspective to get some answers
@BarbaraT.
2 жыл бұрын
Same.
@santsuma
9 ай бұрын
I heard "it WASN'T dark inside the wolf", which makes a lot more sense!
@afj810
5 ай бұрын
@@santsuma why?
@santsuma
5 ай бұрын
@@afj810 ... Creative writing... Being dark is kind of obvious and it just means you won't see anything. But if it WASN´T dark... it triggers your imagination in so many ways...
I'm crying, I felt like she was talking to me and just me
@ahgaseforever9170
3 жыл бұрын
no, she was talking to me
@luhaleyry321
3 жыл бұрын
@@ahgaseforever9170 lol
@rafaelgonzalez8679
Жыл бұрын
Of course not, She was talking to others
@countessdelancret2447
Жыл бұрын
She was
@carloscanales3183
9 ай бұрын
As did I.
I'm so glad I had this add, this is the only one I didn't skip.
@mr.shreyashk.sawant9223
3 жыл бұрын
She looks really Interesting
@amberunthank7209
3 жыл бұрын
I as well. I want to take her class so bad just for fun.
@hawkwing2570
3 жыл бұрын
Haha yess! (it's ad by the way)
@dammitstephen
3 жыл бұрын
Same! This actually inspired me to start writing.
It was dark inside the wolf Me: suddenly wanting to read everything from her
@meihatsume1165
2 жыл бұрын
Same it was funny and grabs our attention.
@shjeula9871
2 жыл бұрын
right?? the way she says it u feel like ooooh what did she write about and when can I get those books in my collection
@myfredo898
Жыл бұрын
I think it's an awful start.
@marvelousmia
Жыл бұрын
Right?! I wanted her to finish, it sounded great and sinister!
@hi-there-
11 ай бұрын
@@myfredo898 How? Just curious
Best masterclass so far! It's not just about her very practical teaching, it also about the fact that I couldn't help smiling and laughing throughout the lessons. I haven't enjoyed listening to an instructor like I did listening to her in a very loooong time.
@franzbartolome6201
2 жыл бұрын
I started with Neil Gaiman, looking forward to go through Margaret's lessons! 🥰❤️
@livelife2324
2 жыл бұрын
Hey, are masterclass sessions worth the money?
Жыл бұрын
I laughed and smiled too. So brilliant.
This is how you make an ad. I've never skipped a Masterclass ad no matter how far I am from the subject. They're so whimsical.
A brilliant woman. We’re all the way down here, and she is all the way up there.
@emi8452
3 жыл бұрын
👏🏼
I keep rewatching this she is so epic
This was the first series in MasterClass I streamed, and it's so worth it. In her masterclass, Margaret Atwood imparts substantial nuggets of wisdom about creative writing, and each lesson is therapeutic to listen to. The workbook is also a work of art, and I enjoyed reading it after every class.
one of the few masterclass ads i had to open out in another window
@normanmccollum6082
2 жыл бұрын
To give a thumbs down and figure out how to block it.
Whether it's a novel or screenplay, holding your reader's attention is definitely key.
bro i've seen so many masterclass ads but this one,,, THIS ONE gets my attention REAL FAST REAL GOOD
''It was dark inside the wolf'' Will never forget it
@santsuma
9 ай бұрын
What I heard: "It WASN'T dark inside the wolf", which makes more sense.
This granny is best character as a wise old storyteller of town who teaches people through stories
Since I watched this video, I felt inspired to start writing thoughts, feelings, vivid dreams I have had. I keep rewatching this video. Truly invigorating.
this lady owns the audience when she says and This is my masterclass
This helped me so much. Just a few sentences and what a difference. It`s like Margaret speaks right to me and answers all my questions. When I will be a brilliant writer I will mention her as one of my inspirations. Thank you.
I want to be Margaret Atwood when i grow up
This lady seems remarkable. Wish she had been my english teacher.
teacher Margaret full of awesomeness
It’s not even the phrase “It was dark inside the wolf.” It was the way she SAID it… 👌
@producedby3am344
11 ай бұрын
Huh
@santsuma
9 ай бұрын
What I heard her say: "It WASN'T dark inside the wolf", which makes more sense.
This ad held my attention - brilliantly done.
The best teacher ever, loved her masterclass so much
Margaret Atwood is incredibly talented. This is more of an educational briefing than an advertisement. I learned so much in only 2 minutes.
Me: *gets to know about her just a 2 minutes ago* Also me: I want to meet this person in real life
Gosh! I love her! She´s the reason I started with masterclass!
I like your storytelling! once people learn the foundation writing skills they should definetly take your course
I can't be the only one who is scared by her smile
@RLucas3000
3 жыл бұрын
i would cast her in a second in a Saw type movie! All she wants is for her students to learn... or else.
@normanmccollum6082
2 жыл бұрын
She seems deeply unpleasant.
This was so inspiring. I'm currently working on my fiction sample to send to Brown University. My first sentence is "My first word was “Lightning”. I am very sensitive to sounds. My favorite hobby is shooting."
@ssahnkim1703
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, that seems really interesting! I would love to read your book. Tell me how it went!
I MUST follow her! LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this clip! LOL
I just came across this clip. The moment I watched it, I wanted to contact her right away. Very inspiring.
So Beautiful thank you 🙏
I will note these words for sure!!!
2 million views and only 12 comments?
@crazyrabbits
3 жыл бұрын
Ad placements before videos may be counted as views -- and that would explain why this has so few comments. For what it's worth, this Master Class is worth it -- makes you feel like you're sitting at home having a personal conversation on her life, writing process and work.
@normanmccollum6082
2 жыл бұрын
Probably a bunch of feminist ideologues praising one of their patron saints. I want to find out how to block this video, then go back to making hundreds of dollars a month writing intense erotica featuring masculine dominance. Whether that dominance is dominating females or effeminate males, it doesn't matter. Masculine dominance is natural and beautiful.
I love her so much
this should have way more likes-
@normanmccollum6082
2 жыл бұрын
No it shouldn't.
Where can I find a playlist of just this music for a few hours?
_It was dark inside the wolf_
Beautiful
I just feel in love 🍅
Well said!!! Anyone who knows KNOWS..Its one thing to articulate words..its definitely a different level articulating emotion....God vudeo
I like how she laughs as if she's sniffing. She's so wholesome. 😂😂😂
0:06 her smile was Scary MaN..!!😰😳😱 SHE SMILED LIKE A WITCH😳
We Britons should make our own Masterclass channel, with SIR Michael Morpurgo, Anne Fine OBE, and DAME Jacqueline Wilson creating a masterclass on writing fiction. DAME Patricia Routledge and Martin Jarvis OBE leading masterclasses in acting/performing.
I always said there's a time to write, and there's time to not, my minute is Dad if you're going to ride you focus just like she said it's just you and it page. When you are not writing it's not you and the page. When you writing your story it's you in the page if you have an idea or get inspired write it down in notepad just like David said your nuke binder. Take it from a guy who doubts sometimes and struggles with his writing.
*me trying to listen some nice music* (Randomly)This ad:LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD
@normanmccollum6082
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's obnoxious.
Ms. Silvers?
Her words felt like life lessons & wisdom philosophy. Oh well, life's an adventure story after all 🤫
Is there any other paying method beside credit card ?
@masterclass
3 ай бұрын
Hello Angelia, thank you for your interest in MasterClass! Aside from credit card, you can also use PayPal as a payment method. We hope this helps and stay safe!
Maragaret Atwood!
“The waste basket is your friend, it was invented for YOU… by God” ❤🎉 Gurl, did you just solve crippling Perfectionism in one sentence? I think you diiiiid! 😊 💫
Boa tarde!
Maybe “hold my attention” has been a bit misunderstood. It’s not a call for the reader to be alert and on the edge of his/hers seat all the time in my opinion. It’s more like “stay for the ride” or something. There are dreamy and mysterious scenes without much tension that make you hold on. There are things that make you reflect and ponder outside the story and come back with new insights. I think writing shouldn’t be so tied rules as structure. The more one studies and learns about the “right way to write” the more contrived and superficial the writing gets. Nobody has ruined screen writing like Sid Field or the “heroes journey” fad. It has generally turned stories into canned food that all tastes the same. At least it feels that way to me. Hold my attention, absolutely, but there are a million ways to do that. Quiet or loud.
This brain hack works to efortlessly eliminate writer's procrastination for both fiction or non-fiction: Simply erase part of the last sentence you've written for that day. Your mind is hardwired to be working on it, so that you "can't wait" for the earliest time to get back to writing some more. Do this every time. If your last sentence is so golden you don't want to erase it, write another line and erase part of it. If you're stuck and haven't written in a while, go back to where you left off and erase part of the last sentence you wrote. Your last sentence might change almost every time. Who cares because you're on your way! IOW, you've just conquered the biggest challenge to writing for most writers and done it effortlessly. Kelley Eidem author, "The Doctor Who Cures Cancer"* and "Is There a Question That Heals Instantly?" *Amazon's #1 "Mover & Shaker" out of 10 million titles
Why does she looks like the way you would think how little red riding hood would look when she grow up.
Not quite as good as Dan Browns trailer but very good none the less.
"Hold. My. Attention."
her writing is about everyday and everybody....she tantalizes the readers sensorial tastebuds with nothing but words that have nothing to do with fantasy or deep speculation....as she says everything has happened in some point of time
Madam, I want to join your incredible master class on creative writing and more.....please do help me join you. Thanks
pog
"I didn't make them up."
I'm sorry masterclass, but these new editting made the ads less interesting.
Start with the intent to manipulate impressionable young women.
So sad that u need a credit card for this, cuz i dont have one yet :)
Many are commenting here that she said: "It was dark inside the wolf" What I heard her say: "It WASN'T dark inside the wolf", which makes more sense.