Oct 8th
12am–11:45pm EDT
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Learn the art of comedic storytelling, joke writing, and improvisation in this online comedy writing class, where participants will gain the skills to create humorous content for stand-up comedy, sketch writing, and screenwriting.
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Discover the secrets of humor writing and learn how to craft hilarious prose in this comprehensive workshop. Explore various techniques and forms of humor, from fiction to nonfiction, and learn how to find humorous ideas. Perfect for beginners or those looking to brush up on their skill.
Oct 8th
12am–11:45pm EDT
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92nd Street Y @ Live Interactive Online Classroom
Unleash your wit and creativity in our humor-writing workshop. Learn to craft short comedic pieces inspired by The New Yorker’s Shouts & Murmurs, focusing on premise, structure, tone, and more. Engage in brainstorming exercises, receive valuable feedback, and refine your skills in writing parody, satire, and monologues. Perfect for aspiring humor writers looking to add a touch of comedy to their work.
Oct 19th
2–5pm EDT
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Nov 18th
6:30–9pm EDT
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Turn your comedy idea into a winning pilot with expert guidance from a seasoned TV writer. Learn how to build the foundation of your show, create compelling characters, and develop humor that resonates. With personalized feedback and insider tips, you'll walk away with a solid beat sheet ready to pitch and a clearer path to the writers’ room.
Oct 9th
5–8pm PDT
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Hone your comedic voice and craft your own humor piece in this engaging writing class led by Rebecca Saltzman (New Yorker, McSweeney’s). Learn techniques for political satire, comic monologues, and more through fun exercises and expert guidance. Leave with a polished, publication-ready piece!
Oct 28th
5–8pm PDT
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Take your TV comedy pilot from outline to draft with expert guidance from an industry professional. Learn how to refine your characters, craft a killer opening scene, and transform your beat sheet into a polished script. By the end, you'll have made significant progress on your first draft, setting you on the path toward a standout pilot.
Discover the secrets to writing and performing stand-up comedy at Gotham Writers Workshop. Learn the techniques that will have you commanding the stage and reducing crowds to helpless laughter. Whether you prefer shtick or sophistication, this workshop will show you how to create material that will leave you begging for more.
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
A workshop for anyone who wants to write funny. Read, listen to and watch comedic samples from well-known and lesser-known humorists and complete weekly writing assignments. Students already working on projects are welcome to develop them here.
A solid grasp of the mechanics of comedy writing for the stage is a powerful tool in the hand of any playwright. While comedy is a main element of an over-the-top farce or a burning satire, it is just as essential to delicately lace comic elements into the most serious drama. This class might be for you if you are: A playwright in any stage of your career interested in the comedic form. Looking to infuse your playwriting of any genre with smart,...
This workshop is geared toward all levels of experience. Hundreds have participated in Eric’s Workshop, ranging from people who have never written a scene in their lives, to well-known comedians, professional screenwriters, and TV Producers. It’s geared toward beginners and the experienced. If you’ve taken sketch writing before, you’ll discover new ways to make it easier, even more fun, all while increasing your productivity.
Discover the secrets of humor writing and learn how to craft hilarious prose in this comprehensive workshop. Explore various techniques and forms of humor, from fiction to nonfiction, and learn how to find humorous ideas. Perfect for beginners or those looking to brush up on their skills, this workshop will have you laughing out loud as you hone your comedic craft.
Santa Monica College @ Online Classroom, Los Angeles, CA
In a hands-on workshop featuring lectures, in-class writing exercises, and supportive feedback, discover how to write a comedic piece that is part story, part essay, part dialogue, and entirely, uniquely you. Learn all about the tools, techniques, and tricks that comedy writers use to get laughs in prose, screenplays, sitcoms, blogs, stories for live performance and even business presentations. You'll also make an exciting discovery: There...
Screenwriting is a specialized craft with its own set of dramatic writing principles. In this 7-week class with screenwriter and playwright Daniel Talbott, you will learn the ways that film allows writers to tell stories in an infinite range of styles, from special effects-charged blockbusters to the intimate indie projects. This class might be for you if you: Are a playwright who wants the tools to transition from stage to screen. Need a stronger...
DBA Flappers University @ 118 E Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA
It's one of the dream jobs of many comedians: working in a real writers' room on the staff of a hit TV sitcom. But how do you get that job? What is it like? And most importantly... can I really do it? In this intense six-week course, students will begin to craft their very own sitcom script in a classroom experience designed to mimic working in an actual TV writers' room. Through a combination of lectures, examples, worksheets and exercises...
Brooklyn Comedy Collective @ Virtual Classroom
Transform your TV show idea into a compelling pitch in our five-week "Developing Your Idea for TV" class! Learn to create a detailed pitch document, master the art of pitching, and gain practical skills in loglines, story structure, and world-building. Bring your original ideas and get ready for an intensive, collaborative development process.
Brooklyn Comedy Collective @ Virtual Classroom
Ready to turn your comedic vision into a polished pilot? In this 7-week intensive online course, you'll master the art of structuring a 3-act comedy pilot while developing your idea into a fully-fledged script, all within a collaborative workshop setting. Get ready to write, analyze, and refine your way to a standout pilot!
You have all the elements of a great TV Comedy: a great premise, clear characters, an engaging world, and a solid beat sheet. Unfortunately, the thought of actually writing the pilot fills you with dread every time you stare down at the blank screen. No problem! Jack Kukoda (Superstore, Mr. Pickles) will take you through the paces in this 8-week Online TV Comedy Pilot Draft Writing Workshop. He will help you hone your beat sheets, turn them...
Bring your comedy pilot to life with expert insights from a successful TV writer. Learn how to shape your show's concept, craft memorable characters, and find the humor that keeps audiences engaged. With personalized guidance and practical tips, you’ll leave with a solid beat sheet, ready to turn your idea into the next big hit.
DBA Flappers University @ 118 E Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA
Do you dream of making the leap from comedy club stage to household television screen? Do you have the perfect idea for your own sitcom, but just don't know how to put it all together on the page? In this intense three-hour workshop, you'll learn about the basics of sitcom structure, and begin to get an understanding of how to develop and outline your very own sitcom pilot! Topics covered include: -Types of Sitcoms -Distribution Types -Character...
The Sketch School @ Live virtual class
Have you always been curious about writing Sketch Comedy? Have you written Sketch Comedy but want to learn more? This is your chance! In this Workshop you’ll get a great overview of the foundations of Sketch Comedy writing. You’ll have fun while learning: The 4 major categories of Sketch Comedy and how to write them Sketch Comedy Writers' Room protocol and live practice Industry standard Sketch Comedy structure Tools to generate useful...
Do you want to write on a top-tier comedy streamer or craft sidesplitting monologues or sketches for late night? If so, you’ve come to the right place! In this three hour comedy workshop, you’ll go through the paces, drilling in the foundations of joke structure, turning your most embarrassing moments into comedic gold, using sketch and improv techniques and character work to unearth comic possibilities. You’ll also punch up scripts in a mock...
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