MasterClass

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Meet Your Instructor: Issa Rae
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12, 2021
With her web series The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl and her HBO TV show Insecure, Issa Rae tells authentic stories with realistic characters. She shares how she broke into Hollywood by following her own path.
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Finding Your Voice & Inspiration
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12, 2021
Your unique voice is essential for storytelling. Issa teaches you how to create what you want to see by getting inspiration from your favorite shows and bringing underrepresented stories to a larger audience.
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Developing Your Story
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12, 2021
Issa walks you through the ingredients that every story needs and explains how to test your stories with new audiences.
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Insecure Pilot Blueprint: Characters & the Why
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12, 2021
Learn what makes a strong pilot episode and, in particular, Issa’s strategy for creating the pilot for Insecure.
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Insecure Pilot Blueprint: Conflict & Series Setup
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12, 2021
Issa continues her breakdown of the Insecure pilot so you can learn how to construct conflict and set up the rest of your series.
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Creating Characters Grounded in Reality
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12, 2021
Issa shows you the best ways to start developing characters and dialogue that are relatable and realistic.
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Constructing Multidimensional Characters: Insecure
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12, 2021
Awkward Black Girl and Insecure have something key in common: strong and specific characters. Issa delves into some of the most notable characters from her series and the growth they’ve experienced over time.
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Interpreting Feedback & Evolving Your Story
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12, 2021
Discover how to present your vision to others, get the most from critical feedback, and find the right partners for your project.
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Getting Your Stories Out There
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12, 2021
Issa’s journey proves that distribution doesn’t have to include Hollywood execs. Hear her thoughts on how to get your stories in front of an audience without a TV network.
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Resourcefulness Is Everything
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12, 2021
Learn how to develop a writing schedule, embrace imperfection, and find resources in unexpected places.
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Collaborating With Like-Minded Creatives
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12, 2021
Issa suggests ways to lean on the expertise of creatives around you, particularly in a writers' room full of diverse voices and ideas.
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Empowering Yourself & Those Around You
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12, 2021
Issa shares personal stories of times when she’s had to trust her gut, feel confident in her voice, and help other creatives gain opportunities in the entertainment industry.
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Diversify Your Skills
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12, 2021
As one of the leading multi-hyphenates today, Issa doesn’t believe that it always makes sense to “stay in your lane.” Discover why it’s crucial to expand your skills.
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Pep Talk: You Ready to Do This?
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12, 2021
We all need a pep talk once in a while. Issa reveals why a resilient mentality is a must.

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