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Issa Rae Teaches Creating Outside the Lines

Emmy-nominated writer, actor, and producer Issa Rae teaches you how to bring your creative vision to life.

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14 Episodes

  • Meet Your Instructor: Issa Rae
    E1
    Meet Your Instructor: Issa RaeWith 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.
  • Finding Your Voice & Inspiration
    E2
    Finding Your Voice & InspirationYour 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.
  • Developing Your Story
    E3
    Developing Your StoryIssa walks you through the ingredients that every story needs and explains how to test your stories with new audiences.
  • Insecure Pilot Blueprint: Characters & the Why
    E4
    Insecure Pilot Blueprint: Characters & the WhyLearn what makes a strong pilot episode and, in particular, Issa’s strategy for creating the pilot for Insecure.
  • Insecure Pilot Blueprint: Conflict & Series Setup
    E5
    Insecure Pilot Blueprint: Conflict & Series SetupIssa continues her breakdown of the Insecure pilot so you can learn how to construct conflict and set up the rest of your series.
  • Creating Characters Grounded in Reality
    E6
    Creating Characters Grounded in RealityIssa shows you the best ways to start developing characters and dialogue that are relatable and realistic.
  • Constructing Multidimensional Characters: Insecure
    E7
    Constructing Multidimensional Characters: InsecureAwkward 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.
  • Interpreting Feedback & Evolving Your Story
    E8
    Interpreting Feedback & Evolving Your StoryDiscover how to present your vision to others, get the most from critical feedback, and find the right partners for your project.
  • Getting Your Stories Out There
    E9
    Getting Your Stories Out ThereIssa’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.
  • Resourcefulness Is Everything
    E10
    Resourcefulness Is EverythingLearn how to develop a writing schedule, embrace imperfection, and find resources in unexpected places.
  • Collaborating With Like-Minded Creatives
    E11
    Collaborating With Like-Minded CreativesIssa suggests ways to lean on the expertise of creatives around you, particularly in a writers' room full of diverse voices and ideas.
  • Empowering Yourself & Those Around You
    E12
    Empowering Yourself & Those Around YouIssa 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.
  • Diversify Your Skills
    E13
    Diversify Your SkillsAs 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.
  • Pep Talk: You Ready to Do This?
    E14
    Pep Talk: You Ready to Do This?We all need a pep talk once in a while. Issa reveals why a resilient mentality is a must.

 

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