Internationally Bestselling Author Dan Brown Joins MasterClass to Teach Students How to Write Thrillers

MasterClass expands catalogue of classes from the world's best writers with first online class from "The Da Vinci Code" author

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Nov 01, 2018, 09:22 ET

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass, the online education company that enables anyone to learn from the best in the world, announced today that Dan Brown, the bestselling author of the groundbreaking thriller The Da Vinci Code, will offer his first online writing class exclusively through its platform. In his 'Writing Thrillers' class, Brown will teach students how to turn an abstract idea into a compelling narrative, using practical exercises to teach students how to infuse mystery and suspense into every scene. Brown's class is now available at www.masterclass.com/dbr. Enrollment for the class is $90 for lifetime access, or $180 per year for the All-Access Pass, which grants unlimited access to all new and existing classes.

"Dan is a true craftsman -- nearly every creative decision he makes is designed to maximize suspense and capture your attention," said David Rogier, co-founder and CEO of MasterClass. "I couldn't be more excited to share this class with aspiring authors to give them the tools they need to write their own novels. It's a level of detail that will help writers at all levels."

Dan Brown, one of the preeminent bestselling authors of our time, is known for his unparalleled ability to create intricate, thought-provoking, edge-of-your-seat narratives. Throughout his career, his thriller novels Digital Fortress, Angels & Demons, Deception Point, The Da Vinci Code, The Lost Symbol, Inferno, and Origin have all been major New York Times bestsellers, and to date, The Da Vinci Code remains one of the widest-selling novels of all time. Three of his books have been adapted into major motion pictures that have brought in more than $1.5 billion globally in combined box office receipts. His body of work has been translated into 57 languages and sold hundreds of millions of copies worldwide. In 2005, Brown was named one of the "100 Most Influential People in the World" by TIME magazine.

"I love the creative process," said Brown, "and I was excited to teach this MasterClass to help other writers overcome some of the natural obstacles and frustrations inherent in writing a novel. My sincere hope is that this class will inspire a passion for the craft of storytelling, as well as providing writers specific tools that they can use immediately to develop their own personal voices and create the stories that are distinctly their own."

In his MasterClass, Brown will share his process for writing thrillers, while discussing elements that make stories across all genres work. He will pull back the curtain to show students how he uses research to create sophisticated and shocking works of fiction. By deconstructing some of his most famous works and sharing personal stories of both triumph and failure, Brown will walk students through his entire process and provide a roadmap that anyone can use to turn his or her idea into a thrilling story — from how to find ideas, to building suspense and creating compelling heroes and villains.

MasterClass continues to deepen its curriculum in writing, as well as expand its catalogue into new categories, bringing leading instructors to its engaged base of subscribers. MasterClass provides educational, inspiring, and engaging classes taught by the world's greatest minds. With more than 40 classes that dive into processes, techniques and philosophies, MasterClass helps students progress more rapidly towards their own mastery, explore a new passion, or learn a new skill. It offers a unique learning experience, including video lessons, interactive exercises, course materials, peer interaction, and more. All classes are available as part of an annual subscription for $180, or for individual purchase at $90 for lifetime access to the class, and can be accessed online at www.masterclass.com or on the MasterClass mobile app for iOS and Android.

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MasterClass' current roster of courses includes:

Culinary Arts: Gordon Ramsay (cooking), Alice Waters (home cooking), Thomas Keller (cooking techniques), Wolfgang Puck (cooking)

Film and Television: Werner Herzog (filmmaking), Martin Scorsese (filmmaking), Ron Howard (directing), Helen Mirren (acting), Samuel L. Jackson (acting), Judd Apatow (comedy), Spike Lee (filmmaking), Ken Burns (documentary filmmaking)

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Writing: James Patterson (writing), Aaron Sorkin (screenwriting), Shonda Rhimes (writing for television), David Mamet (dramatic writing), Judy Blume (writing), Malcolm Gladwell (writing), RL Stine (writing for young audiences), Margaret Atwood (creative writing), Dan Brown (writing thrillers)

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