Masterclass is … well … for almost-masters
Last month, I canceled my annual subscription to Masterclass. I truly enjoyed watching Malcolm Gladwell discuss his research and how he crafts his stories. I learned a lot from Commander Chris about Space Exploration. David Sedaris’ masterclass felt more like an evening with David Sedaris. The most practical class was Aaron Franklin on Texas style barbecue. Therein lies the rub (pun intended). I was looking for practical advice and feedback. Similar to many MOOC, masterclass isn’t designed for that, and doesn’t create a good feedback loop.
I subscribed to become a better writer. The class community does provide some input, though there wasn’t really any editorial feedback. I will be looking for a more beginner level class, where my writings and re-writings are marked up.