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ICYMI: It’s not too late for writers to get schooled by Shonda Rhimes

The GOAT of prime-time Thursday is teaching a writing class for television

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    Shonda Rhimes accepts the Norman Lear Achievement Award onstage at the 27th Annual Producers Guild Awards at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on January 23, 2016 in Century City, California. Mark Davis/WireImage
    Kelley D. Evans By @kelleysthrngrl

    All screenwriters, producers and writers might want to pay close attention. Shonda Rhimes is offering up some advice. Known as the queen of Thursday night for her shows Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal and How To Get Away With Murder on ABC, Rhimes is the most recent celebrity to join the online instructing platform MasterClass, where she will conduct a writing for television course.

    According to Black Enterprise, Rhimes’ course will cover pitching, script writing and give instructions on how to run a writer’s room. The class will include more than five hours of lessons, along with exclusive access to the Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal scripts, plus much more.

    Launched by David Rogier and Aaron Rasmussen, MasterClass provides online classes from world-renowned instructors. Each class offers a unique learning experience that includes video lessons, interactive exercises, course materials, peer interaction and more. MasterClass’ current roster includes courses taught by Usher and Serena Williams.

    Rhimes launched her shows under her production company ShondaLand. She is the first black woman to create and executive produce a top 10 network series, with Grey’s Anatomy. Her course will be offered on the MasterClass online platform.

    Kelley Evans is a digital producer at Andscape. She is a food passionista, helicopter mom and an unapologetic Southerner who spends every night with the cast of The Young and the Restless by way of her couch.

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