Writing Funny: Creative Writing and Humor
Students will learn how to write funny and well-crafted creative works through interactive classes and writing exercises. This class makes writing fun through comedy and satire.
Matt
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4.7
Number of reviews:(229)
What's included
6 live meetings
5 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students should expect to spend one to two hours per class on writing assignments.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
This course will explore creative writing with a focus on humor. Students will learn about the different types of literary humor and how to apply them to a variety of written works. This class will be interactive. Although there will be some slides and lecture elements, students will learn by doing. They'll complete weekly writing assignments on their own time and in class they'll participate in interactive exercises. What Is Funny? We'll explore the different types of humor and joke structures used to make writing funny. Premise Generation How do you come up with funny ideas? We'll look at the process for generating hilarious premises that drive creative written works. Heightening Jokes Heightening is the process of building on jokes to build bigger laughs throughout a written work. We'll learn how to use this technique to create written works that get funnier as they go on. Point of View and Satire Point of view is the perspective that the writer wants to get across. We'll look at how having a clear point of view can make written works funnier and more engaging and how satire can help achieve this. Character Character isn't just for stories. We'll learn how any humorous work can be made funnier with character. Editing and Punching Up Editing and punching up a written piece is what makes the difference between something that's a little funny and something that's hilarious. We'll look at how to get feedback and improve humorous writing.
Learning Goals
Students will learn to write funny and engaging works. The skills they learn can be applied to any form of creative writing, including essays, short stories, poems, sketches, and plays. Students will develop their overall writing skills with particular attention paid to the structure of written works. Students will develop a writing process that will take them from an initial idea to a revised and edited work.
Other Details
Supply List
Students should have access to word processing software such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Matt
Joined October, 2020
4.7
229reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I teach classes related to comedy and humor including sketch comedy, improv, and satire writing.
I'm an improvisor, comedian, and writer who has written professionally for web series, comic strips, and satirical publications like McSweeney's. I've been fortunate to graduate from the Second City's renowned Conservatory Program. - with leading comedy actors and writers including Kevin McDonald of TV's The Kids in the Hall and the movie Lilo & Stitch.
I believe that comedy has the ability to improve skills like interpersonal communication and writing as well as boost students' confidence. Whether a learner is the "class clown" or someone who is a bit more quiet, I aim to create a learning environment where they can have fun, gain confidence and learn new skills.
I have a bachelor of arts degree and a master's degree in business.Reviews
Live Group Class
$114
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
55 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-6 learners per class
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