Master the Craft of Creating Engaging and Entertaining Humor Columns That Connect with Readers and Spark Laughter
Self-paced, Online, Lessons
Videos and/or Narrated Presentations
Approximate Hours of Course Media
Write Humor That Hits is an engaging course designed to teach you how to craft comedy that resonates and entertains. Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your comedic writing skills, this course offers practical techniques to make your humor impactful and relatable.
• Understand the fundamentals of comedy and what makes people laugh
• Explore different types and styles of humor to find your unique voice
• Learn to build memorable, relatable characters that enhance your comedy
• Develop skills to write engaging openings, punchlines, and structured humor columns
• Gain techniques for using satire, parody, and storytelling in your work
• Discover how to edit and refine your humor while balancing sensitivity and audience expectations
• Learn how to pitch and publish your humor columns to reach a wider audience
• Analyze successful humor writers to inspire and guide your own writing
Comprehensive course on writing impactful humor and comedy columns that engage diverse audiences.
This course begins with an introduction to the very basics of humor writing, empowering you to understand the mechanics of comedy and why people laugh. You will then explore key elements that make a story funny, gaining insight into different humor styles and genres so you can experiment and discover your personal comic voice. Emphasis is placed on creating relatable characters and crafting openings that immediately capture your reader’s attention.
As you progress, you will master the art of punchlines, timing, and surprise — essential ingredients for effective humor. The course also teaches you how to weave personal experiences into your writing, making your comedy authentic and engaging. You’ll learn how to organize your humor columns for maximum impact, incorporating storytelling techniques and social commentary through satire and parody.
Editing skills are a crucial part of this course, helping you refine your work to enhance the laughs while skillfully balancing humor with sensitivity to respect your audience’s boundaries. Additionally, the course covers practical advice on pitching and publishing your humor columns, enabling you to share your work with the world.
By analyzing successful humor columns and writers, the course offers you invaluable examples and inspiration, shaping your approach to humor writing. After completing Write Humor That Hits, you will confidently create comedy that not only entertains but also connects with your readers on a meaningful level, transforming your writing into a powerful tool for laughter and engagement.
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