New York Times Bestselling Author Malcolm Gladwell Joins MasterClass to Teach Writing

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass, the premier online education platform, announced today that the New York Times bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell is teaching his first ever online class on writing. The class is open for pre-enrollment starting today at www.masterclass.com/mg. 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. 

Malcolm Gladwell, known for his non-fiction writing that captivates readers, has been a staff writer at The New Yorker for over two decades and has authored five New York Times Bestsellers: "The Tipping Point," "Blink," "Outliers," "What the Dog Saw," and "David and Goliath." Gladwell's unique style of making unexpected connections across ordinary ideas has compelled millions of readers to devour complex topics like behavioral economics and performance prediction.

In his MasterClass, Gladwell shares the research and writing techniques that have made him a prolific non-fiction writer and master storyteller. Students will learn his approach to finding ideas in unusual places, structuring compelling narratives, and keeping readers engaged through every detail—including the art of the title and the role of semicolons. He also shares career tips for writers amassed over years in the industry—dealing with bad reviews, differentiating yourself as a writer, and identifying your own strengths and weaknesses as a writer.

"Writing has a higher purpose. It's part of the way in which we fulfill ourselves as human beings, both in the words that we write and the words that we read," says Malcolm Gladwell. "This class is a chance for me to reflect on my career and share the insights I've gleaned in a form that my students can use."

"Malcolm isn't a scientist. He's a storyteller who has been more effective in popularizing the social sciences than almost anyone else. His mastery is in weaving together facts with dramatic narratives to make any subject not just compelling, but perspective-altering. He's a masterful writer and storyteller—and simply a brilliant teacher," said David Rogier, MasterClass CEO and Co-Founder.

MasterClass is an online education company which provides classes from world-renowned instructors, making it possible for anyone to learn from the best. Each class offers a unique learning experience which includes video lessons from the instructor, interactive exercises, course materials, peer interaction, and more. All classes are available online for individual purchase at www.masterclass.com.

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MasterClass' current roster of courses includes:

Culinary:  Gordon Ramsay (cooking), Alice Waters (home cooking), Thomas Keller (cooking technique), Wolfgang Puck (cooking)
Music: Armin van Buuren (dance music), Christina Aguilera (singing), Usher (performance), Reba McEntire (country music), Herbie Hancock (jazz), Deadmau5 (music production), Hans Zimmer (film scoring)
Filmmaking, Acting, and Comedy: Werner Herzog (filmmaking), Martin Scorsese (filmmaking), Ron Howard (directing), Helen Mirren (acting), Samuel L. Jackson (acting), Steve Martin (comedy)
Writing:  James Patterson (writing), Aaron Sorkin (screenwriting), Shonda Rhimes (writing for television), David Mamet (dramatic writing), Bob Woodward (investigative journalism), Judy Blume (writing)
Design, Fashion, and Photography: Frank Gehry (design and architecture), Diane von Furstenberg (how to build a fashion brand), Marc Jacobs (fashion design), Annie Leibovitz (photography)
Sports and Games: Serena Williams (tennis), Stephen Curry (shooting, ball-handling, and scoring), Garry Kasparov (chess)
Science and Technology: Jane Goodall (conservation)

For more information, please visit www.masterclass.com.

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