• 2019
  • 4h 51m
MasterClass: Neil Gaiman Teaches the Art of Storytelling

Summary In his MasterClass, Neil Gaiman will teach you his creative process for generating original ideas and building those ideas into stories, worlds, and characters that engage and fascinate. Using some of his most celebrated work as case studies, he'll teach you how he crafts convincing characters and stories driven by essential truths. In Neil's MasterClass, you'll learn to find your unique voice as a storyteller, seek inspiration in unexpected places, and breathe life into your characters. View more details

  • 2019
  • 4h 51m

MasterClass: Neil Gaiman Teaches the Art of Storytelling

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Neil Gaiman

All cast & crew

8

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jan 28, 2019

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official Site

Language : English

Production companies : Masterclass Productions

Summary In his MasterClass, Neil Gaiman will teach you his creative process for generating original ideas and building those ideas into stories, worlds, and characters that engage and fascinate. Using some of his most celebrated work as case studies, he'll teach you how he crafts convincing characters and stories driven by essential truths. In Neil's MasterClass, you'll learn to find your unique voice as a storyteller, seek inspiration in unexpected places, and breathe life into your characters. View more details

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jan 28, 2019

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official Site

Language : English

Production companies : Masterclass Productions

Photos

Neil Gaiman in MasterClass: Neil Gaiman Teaches the Art of Storytelling (2019)

Episodes

View All Seasons
Episode 1 • Jan 28, 2019
Introduction
Meet your new instructor: Neil Gaiman, one of the most prolific storytellers of our time. In his first lesson, Neil explains why he loves to teach and how he wants to encourage you to tell stories that matter.
Episode 2 • Jan 28, 2019
Truth in Fiction
One of the central tools of literature is using the "lie" of a made-up story to tell a human truth. Neil shows you how to make your story's world-no matter how outlandish-feel real to readers.
Episode 3 • Jan 28, 2019
Sources of Inspiration
Neil believes that even old stories can be approached from new angles. Learn how to create your own "compost heap" of inspiration and how to draw from your experiences to make a story uniquely your own.
Episode 4 • Jan 28, 2019
Finding Your Voice
Your writer's voice is what makes it possible for someone to pick up a page of text and recognize that you wrote it. Learn how to develop your voice and how to overcome the fear of making mistakes.
Episode 5 • Jan 28, 2019
Developing the Story
Every story has a big idea. Learn how to find a big idea that's meaningful to you, as well as how to create conflict and compelling stakes for your characters.
Episode 6 • Jan 28, 2019
Story Case Study: The Graveyard Book
Neil uses his young adult fantasy novel, The Graveyard Book, to illustrate how character motivations serve as the essential building blocks of a compelling plot.
Episode 7 • Jan 28, 2019
Short Fiction
The short story is an ideal format for risk-taking. Neil teaches you how to focus your scenes and descriptions for maximum impact.
Episode 8 • Jan 28, 2019
Short Fiction Case Study: "March Tale"
Using "March Tale" as an example, Neil shows you how to expand your narrative by creating conflict for your protagonist and how to bring your story to a satisfying climax.
Episode 9 • Jan 28, 2019
Dialogue and Character
Neil teaches you how to write realistic dialogue, how to listen to and trust your characters, and techniques to help readers remember your characters.
Episode 10 • Jan 28, 2019
Character Case Study: "October Tale"
Neil explains the technique of bringing a character to life by putting them in an unfamiliar situation that creates tension.
Episode 11 • Jan 28, 2019
Worldbuilding
Learn Neil's philosophy of world-building, including how to create compelling and believable settings for your novel, and how to avoid the common pitfalls many inexperienced writers make.
Episode 12 • Jan 28, 2019
Descriptions
Neil shares his techniques to liven up descriptive prose, including cold opens, withholding information, finding emotional weight, and choosing memorable details.
Episode 13 • Jan 28, 2019
Humor
Neil shows how he uses humor in his work. He includes a close look at his novel Anansi Boys to illustrate his personal techniques such as "sherbet lemons" and "figgins."
Episode 14 • Jan 28, 2019
Genre
Readers' expectations are intrinsically tied to genre. Neil explains how an understanding of your story's genre can help you provide delightful surprises to your audience.
Episode 15 • Jan 28, 2019
Comics
Writers don't need to shy away from comics just because they're not illustrators. Neil demonstrates his process of plotting and scripting a comic, using an award-winning issue of Sandman as an example.
Episode 16 • Jan 28, 2019
Dealing with Writer's Block
Every writer faces times when they're stuck. Neil talks about some of the difficulties of the writing life and gives ideas about how to get through them.
Episode 17 • Jan 28, 2019
Editing
Neil gives advice about the editing process, including why it's important to take time away from a project and to get feedback from a trusted reader.
Episode 18 • Jan 28, 2019
Rules for Writers
In his rules for writers, Neil talks about striking the right balance between humility and confidence, as well as the need to stay organized and devoted to daily work.
Episode 19 • Jan 28, 2019
The Writer's Responsibilities
Neil concludes with a deeply personal discussion of the responsibilities that people who create art have to their audience and what this means for humans as a whole.
Comments
Welcome to juqing comments! Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic. To fosterproductive and respectful conversations, you may see comments from our Community Managers.
Sign up to post
Sort by
Login to display more comments

This week's popular movies

The Netflix Slam

7
Generally favorable

The Price Is Right 50th Anniversary Special

7.1
Generally favorable

Ant and Dec's Secret Camera Show

0
No rating

First Transmission

5.5
Mixed or average

The Queen's Birthday Party

0
No rating

The X Factor: Battle of the Stars

4.7
Mixed or average

IRL Bloodsports with Andy Warski & Baked Alaska: Live Daily Vlog

0
No rating

Les Maîtres des Jeux télé

0
No rating

Something Walks in the Woods

3.8
Mixed or average

World Idol

4.8
Mixed or average

This week's popular TV shows

Girls Gone Wild: The Untold Story

5.9
Mixed or average

Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War

8.4
Generally favorable

Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty

7.8
Generally favorable

Glitter and Greed: The Lisa Frank Story

7.1
Generally favorable

Ancient Apocalypse

7.3
Generally favorable

The Curse of Oak Island

6.8
Generally favorable

Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints

6.8
Generally favorable

Tsunami: Race Against Time

8.2
Generally favorable

Wyatt Earp and the Cowboy War

7.8
Generally favorable

Leonardo da Vinci

7.9
Generally favorable

Edit Focus

Anthology

Anthology

  • TV Shows
Islam'in Sartlari

Islam'in Sartlari

  • TV Shows
Akershus slott og festning gjennom 700 år

Akershus slott og festning gjennom 700 år

  • TV Shows
Baletnyy sindrom

Baletnyy sindrom

Documentary drama about the backstage of Russian ballet. It is no secret for the creative community that ballet dancers more often than others face harassment and blackmail from teachers and theater managers. Despite this, all active dancers claim that theaters and ballet schools are "monasteries with their own charter," which the artist is obliged to accept, and for years they have tolerated the clause about sexual obedience to masters and mentors included in this charter. For what reason are ballet dancers silent about the dark side of the profession and what is their silence really hiding?

  • TV Shows
Racconti neri

Racconti neri

  • TV Shows
Natural

Natural

  • TV Shows
All Filters