Humor Writing 2
Fiction & Nonfiction
Are you a funny writer? Do you strive to be funnier?
Wherever you are on the "funny meter," after this 10-week class,
you're humor chops will be vastly improved! Guaranteed!
The Summer term is
July 16th to Sept. 17th, Wednesdays
6:30pm EDT
(Via Zoom)
​Want to find the humor in your not-so-funny memoir? Or make your rom-com even funnier? Or turn your somewhat amusing novel into something that makes the reader laugh out loud? Or make your totally dark comedy even more comedic?
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Then Humor Writing II is for you!
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I always say, "I can't teach you humor writing without teaching you writing." So, all aspects of good writing will be covered, but with an emphasis on where and when to "find the funny" or how to
"turn up the volume on the humor."
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You'll get:​
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45 minutes of dedicated in-class writing time!
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Accountability: show up and write and you'll get better!
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The chance to share EVERY WEEK! (Optional)
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Loving and supportive feedback from me and your peers.​​
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Community with a group of like-minded writers.
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Weekly lectures to "up the humor" and improve your writing.
(Topics are often inspired by an issue that comes up in class.)
Topics include:
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The Elements of Humor
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Expanding a Joke
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Digging into a Premise
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The Structure of a Joke
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Dialogue
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Rewrites
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And more!​​​
"Like the best coaches, Nelsie is encouraging and supportive, but also tells you what you need to hear in order to become a better writer. For those that aren't great with deadlines (who is?), Nelsie keeps you on track and helps you move forward while being patient and giving you the space you need. Nelsie is a connoisseur of humor and will help you find opportunities for humor in places you never imaged."
- - Duvi Stahler, Solo-Show Writer/Performer