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moocthrow

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moocthrow··on Ask HN: Are online master degrees credible?
Hi, thank for your answers. I'm already working professionally and it's very helpful to get proficient in some areas, but it's hard to force/motivate myself to study other non work related topics on my own. The main benefit is that by having a MSc from a reputable organization, I'd increase my future work prospects. Also there are subjects that aren't available as MOOCs, but also the fact that most MOOCs lack the rigour that I'd wish for, save for a select few, which sadly are about basic introductory topics.
moocthrow··on Ask HN: How to Learn the Art of Storytelling?
If your goal is to learn how to tell a story to a live audience see this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Unzc731iCUY

Otherwise I'd suggest you read up a lot of literature, start with classic folk tales like those collected by the brothers Grimm. The more you read the easier it will become to write a proper story. Lastly as you're reading I'd suggest you start writing material yourself and maybe publishing it online on some web novel sites. At first people will be very critical of what you have written, but with time it should change for the better. Lastly, writing is a habit, just like coding. A habit should be repeated daily to become stronger. Read and write each day, unless you're feeling foggy or in need of rest. After a certain amount of time it should just click, but realize that that amount of time varies from person to person, some may never break that threshold, others are talented and are able to break through just like that. Best of luck!