Judy Blume is an inspiring writer, and thousands of new writers aspire to be like her. Luckily for us, a while ago she joined other legends in the literary world who organize writing classes. Judy’s lessons from MasterClass are for beginners and all writers hoping to perfect their writing skills.
The following article review’s Judy Blume’s MasterClass; so, if you are looking to sign up for this talented woman’s class but want to know what to expect beforehand, then keep reading.
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Course Summary
- Course: Judy Blume Teaches Writing (MasterClass)
- Who’s it For? Beginners through to all levels. Particularly great for writers of children’s books
- Cost: US$90 for the single class or All Access Pass $180 per year
- Duration: 24 Lessons (>5 hours)
- Community: Able to ask Judy questions, and get answers (within office hours). Some critiques available
- Guarantee: 30 Days Full Refund. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.
- Rating: 9/10
If you are interested in purchasing this course, please remember that for only $180 per year, you can get the All Access Pass, and get the other excellent writing courses by James Patterson, R.L. Stine, Aaron Sorkin, and the recently added Margaret Atwood MasterClass.
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So Who is Judy Blume?
Not everyone knows Judy Blume, but every writer who writes books for little ones, children, or young adults would definitely benefit from listening to what Judy has say, and is willing to teach.
Judy has authored a number of books which include; ‘Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing,’ ‘Tiger Eyes,’ ‘Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret,’ ‘In the Unlikely Event,’ ‘It’s Not the End of the World,’ ‘Here’s to You, Rachel Robinson,’ ‘Smart Women,’ ‘Wifey,’ and many more riveting stories.
Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret and a couple of her other books were some of my first books read as a child, and they still linger in my mind today. She has a touching, resonating voice, which truly reaches into the souls of children.
What You Get…
Anyone who wants to be a part of Judy Blume’s MasterClass would have to pay the sum of $90. This is fair enough, to be honest. Not only is this woman an authority in her field, but her teachings are also very straightforward, and the classes are divided into twenty-four different parts for easier understanding.
The MasterClass is taken online in video format. The lessons are divided into 24 parts and for a good reason; every word she says needs to sink in. Therefore, after each lesson, you can take your time to understand it before the next class. Each video lasts for about 15 to 20 minutes. Altogether, the MasterClass is just over five hours.
You’ll also have access to a student community online.
Each student also gets lots of homework in a downloadable workbook to practice with.
What’s more, as a student of Judy’s MasterClass, you will be able to ask her questions during her office hours and have them answered. Judy will also critique select student’s work.
What You’ll Be Learning
Judy breaks down the fundamentals of how to write, within the following categories Process, Story, Voice, Editing, Dialogue, and Character:
She talks about how to go about crafting an interesting plot, one factor that gives many writers sleepless nights.
Judy also shares in-depth knowledge of writing dialogue that would keep readers spellbound and make writers’ books intriguing.
She gives a step by step description of the processes involved when she wants to write. In addition, students will be taught how to go about the submission of drafts and manuscripts. They would be told the things to look out for before hiring an editor.
Rejection is one thing writer’s dread, but unfortunately, almost every writer would experience it at some point. So Judy teaches how to handle it and come out stronger. Another thing some writers could experience is scandals or controversy. Judy covers that base in her MasterClass too.
She also talks about censorship, getting books into the market, creating unique designs for book covers and so much more.
Writing For Children, and All Genres…
Despite the fact that Judy Blume’s audience is mostly young people, her writing lessons cover all genres. This means that whether you write mystery, thriller, suspense, romance, for the old or for in-betweeners, this MasterClass is for you.
Getting In Touch With The Younger You
One other fundamental lesson that Judy teaches is how to get in touch the younger you. This is something else that sets her apart from her counterparts. She becomes the characters in every one of her books. Her book, ‘Forever’ would make anyone reading it believe that it was written by a teenager. ‘Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret’ would fool a reader into thinking that it was written by a twelve-year-old. The same applies to all her stories.
According to her, “We’re not an adult telling children a story about being a kid. We are that kid.”
There are questions and exercises on how to get in touch with the younger you. And those that cannot do so do not need to worry; Judy suggests different methods for being the kid, as a writer for young people. Of course, writers for different genres can apply these suggestions to their kind of writing.
Is It Worth It?
This review just touches the surface of what Judy Blume’s MasterClass really has to offer. You really just have to see for yourself, and thankfully, MasterClass has a full 30-day refund, so it’s pretty much risk-free 🙂
Judy’s class is a must-watch for every writer who wants to leave a mark and especially for those writers of children fiction.
We rate Judy’s MasterClass at 9 out of 10 for this reason, and for all the inspiration and drive she delivers to you through the course.
**Don’t forget that if you’re interested in this course, you may like other writing classes from MasterClass, making the All Access Pass definitely worth the cost.
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I’d love to hear your thoughts on Judy Blume’s MasterClass if you’ve taken it, or are thinking about – please drop me a comment below and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Happy Writing,
Erica
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Thank you for the article, Erica! It was very informative. I have been wanting to write a sort of fantasy book akin to Stephen King’s Dark Tower series, but am not that confident in my skills. Do think this course is right for me or should I look for another teacher? Also, why should I choose Masterclass over something like Udemy?
Hi Adam, thanks for your comment, I’m glad you liked the article. Judy Blume’s course is excellent, but perhaps you’d be better suited to another teacher, maybe a writer who favours fantasy. If I was you, I’d start with the upcoming Margaret Atwood MasterClass, and then go from there. Perhaps even thinking about getting the All Class Pass, which has the free week trial, to see if it’s for you.
For an alternative writing course, I’d recommend Holly’s Writing Classes. She has an excellent writing career course that’s designed to give you the tools and the confidence. Check out her free writing class to get started 🙂
I’ve completed a few Udemy classes, but I haven’t found one that I’d want to recommend yet.
Best of luck with your novel – let us know which course you go for in the end?
Erica
I read many of Judy Blume’s children’s books when I was a child and loved them. I am curious to know what she would say as a teacher. I have been working on a novel that is somewhere between science-fiction and fantasy. It not a child’s book although there are some child characters in it. I am having some struggles developing a good villain. It would be good to get support from other students.
You should check out Holly Lisle’s courses too. She has a great free flash fiction writing class, and once you sign up for her classes, you have access to her forums, where you have Lots of support from other writers. And Holly just created a How to Write Villains course – which might be perfect for you:)
Thanks for reading and best of luck with your novel! Erica
Hello Erica! Ok, this was a great blog post with a lot of useful information. I really got a lot out of your writing and I could see that you REALLY enjoyed this product and that you had such an interest in helping the readers; that is quite enlightening. Might this course also apply to bloggers as well?
Hi Evan, I’m glad you liked the review. This course is actually more geared at fiction writers – sorry!
Thanks for reading, Erica
I also aspire to be like Judy Blume. Writing is my passion and if my book is half as good as hers ill be so so happy! I love that she does writing classes! She’s a queen. We are super lucky to be able to learn from the best. I wasn’t aware of these classes before I read this article so thank you for enlightening me on this! I willl 100% be taking part in these lessons in the future. Im excited!
Hi Jayde, thank you for stoping by! I’m excited too — the new Margaret Atwood MasterClass is out now too, and I can’t wait to start it. Even if these classes aren’t perfect, it’s very enlightening to be taught by such Masters:)
Good luck with your writing!
Erica
This sounds like a really good course because of the layout of the classes. I’m the sort of person that can get overwhelmed with too much information in too short a space of time. If each lesson is 15-20 minutes, this is manageable. Can I watch the video’s at my leisure, or are there set times when I’m supposed to be available? I assume it’s a download.