Benjamin McEvoy

Essays on writing, reading, and life

Natalie Portman Teaches Acting MasterClass Review

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The Natalie Portman Teaches Acting MasterClass was one of the masterclasses I was most looking forward to. But was the Natalie Portman MasterClass worth it? Did my favourite actor’s masterclass live up to my expectations? Either take a 3-day free trial with MasterClass using this link, or let’s find out in this Natalie Portman Teaches Acting […]

Howard Schultz Teaches Business Leadership MasterClass Review

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Finally a MasterClass for business!  The Howard Schulz Business Leadership MasterClass is an All Access Pass exclusive. If you’re wondering whether it’s worth getting the MasterClass All Access Pass, it’s a resounding 1000% yes. It’s the best online purchase I’ve ever made and I think the price is too cheap for what you get. One […]

Neil Gaiman Teaches the Art of Storytelling MasterClass Review

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Neil Gaiman’s MasterClass is the one I’ve been most excited about since it was announced. Neil has spoken endlessly in interviews about the art of storytelling. He’s always been an incredibly compelling and motivating speaker. And yet I was worried that Neil Gaiman’s MasterClass wouldn’t live up to the hype I’d built up in my […]

Jodie Foster Teaches Filmmaking MasterClass Review

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MasterClass doesn’t surprise me anymore. Obviously I’m pleasantly surprised whenever one of my writing or filmmaking heroes turns up as a Masterclass instructor. But I’ve stopped being surprised that the company is able to snag so many huge names. MasterClass is an institution now. It’s an online university unlike any other and it deserves all […]

How To Write 500 Words a Day (Every Day, Without Fail)

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500 words a day is the minimum effective daily word count if you want to be a serious writer.  It’s low enough that you can hit it and quit it on days when you’re not feeling it. And it’s the perfect amount to grease the gears on the days you’re feeling like Stephen King (2,000 […]

Jimmy Chin Teaches Adventure Photography MasterClass Review

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I was only going to check out the introduction to the Jimmy Chin Teaches Adventure Photography MasterClass before bed, something quick to watch. I hit ‘play’ but noticed the very first video was over 17 minutes long. I didn’t have time for that. Too tired. I went to exit out of the screen but in […]

The Next Big Idea Club Review

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I’ve finally found my perfect subscription book club. I’ve been searching for a great book club for years and everything fell flat. But the Next Big Idea Club is everything I wanted in a book club. I can’t believe someone hasn’t already done a book club in this way before. I’d particularly love if someone […]

Carlos Santana Teaches the Art and Soul of Guitar MasterClass Review

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The Tom Morello Guitar MasterClass was one of the most exhilarating and valuable MasterClasses in the catalogue. Not to mention one of the best online courses for guitar anywhere available. This is not just my opinion but the opinion of guitarist friends at all levels who have loved the class. So I couldn’t believe my […]

Oxford University Q&A (Common Questions Answered)

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I went on a Question and Answer spree over at Quora. The topic? Everything Oxford University. Common questions about studying to get into Oxford University, life at the institution, and life after. Got a question about the University of Oxford that I haven’t answered? Feel free to leave a comment and I’ll answer you as […]