Writing Funny: Creative Writing and Humor
Matt
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.
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...
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.
Homework Offered
Students should expect to spend one to two hours per class on writing assignments.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Students should have access to word processing software such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs.
Matt
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....
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