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Learn the secrets to crafting hilarious jokes and witty sketches in Comedy Writing classes in NYC, where you can sharpen your comedic skills and make audiences roar with laughter.

Unfortunately, no classes in-person in NYC have spots left, but 5 classes live online are available.

Stand-Up Comedy Writing Level 1: 10 Week Workshop (Online)

Gotham Writers Workshop @ Zoom Conference

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.

(745) Beginner 18 and older
$464

10 sessions

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Humor Writing: 10-Week Workshop (Self-Paced)

Gotham Writers Workshop

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.

(745) Beginner 18 and older
$464

2 sessions

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Humor Writing: 10-Week Workshop (Online)

Gotham Writers Workshop @ Zoom Conference

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.

(745) Beginner 18 and older
$464

10 sessions

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Humor Writing

Writing Pad

Unleash your comedic genius and get your funny bone tickled by Chas Gillespie, a seasoned humorist, in this five-week online class. Master the art of crafting hilarious pieces that are ready for publication, whether it's political satire, comic monologues, or witty lists. Join Writing Pad and let your comedic voice shine!

(59) Intermediate 18 and older
$425

5 sessions

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Humor Writing 101

Writing Pad

Learn to write a funny, compelling story with Writing Pad. Master the art of character development, ways to land a joke well, and craft a well-organized line of thinking.

(59) Intermediate 18 and older
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Writing for Late Night TV with Dave Hanson

Jeff Lawrence/Laughing Buddha Comedy @ 104 W 14th St, New York, NY

In this unique course you will explore the styles and structures of a writing packet and how that leads to a writing job. You will also learn to draw the curtain back and show what it takes to write for a late night daily or weekly television show, the variety of types of jobs within a writing staff and a show staff at large, how best to prepare yourself to apply for such jobs and how it all relates to the world of stand up comedy, sketch and improv....

(1) All levels 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$295

4 sessions

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Sketch Comedy Writing

The Barrow Group Acting School @ 312 W 36th St, New York, NY

A sketch comedy writing workshop, focusing on the history, elements, structure, and forms. Comedy writing tools, techniques, and exercises will be introduced. Students will write original comedy sketches every week both in class and out and workshop them in a supportive class environment. Additional topics will include tools for eliminating writer’s block, using improv to enhance the creative process, punching up sketches with a writer’s roundtable,...

(66) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$150

4 sessions

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Comedy as a Tool of Journalism

Newmark Graduate School of Journalism @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY

We will examine how comedy is useful to provide perspective and to meet journalism's core mission: to call bullshit.  Every student will be expected to bring to class an example of comedy-as-journalism that informs the audience. We will examine the uses of various flavors of comedy -- satire, ridicule, irony -- and also examine the ethical boundaries. And we will hear from a comedy writer who writes about the news.

(64) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$69

2 sessions

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Sketch Comedy Online Class

New York Improv Theatre (8 Improv) @ 318 W 53rd St, New York, NY

Develop, collaborate, write, produce and showcase original sketch comedy of your very own in just four weeks. In this class you learn to write and produce original sketch comedy scripts. This class is a forum for beginners and those looking to further sketch comedy studies, develop their portfolios and gain exposure for their work. Space is limited to EIGHT students. FOUR one hour sessions will be designated to learning about sketch comedy, script...

(73) All levels 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$75

4 sessions

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Comedy Writing Intensive

ETB Teaching @ 134 W 29th St, New York, NY

Learn the fundamentals of comedy writing from an Emmy-nominated comedy writer! This 6-hour, 1-day workshop will guide you through the fundamentals of comedy so that you can improve you comedy writing no matter your medium or experience level.

All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$175
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Writing Your Comedy Pilot

Brooklyn Comedy Collective @ 137 Montrose Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Craft your comedic masterpiece with expert guidance from seasoned comedy writers at a renowned comedy school in Brooklyn – where laughter meets creativity, and your pilot script dreams come to life.

(4) Beginner 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$375

7 sessions

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You Want to Write for Print? Sh*t You Gotta Know

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

Mike Sacks, Vanity Fair editor and author of four humor books, teaches a workshop on humor writing for print and how to get published.  Advanced purchase is mandatory.  Bonus:  Two of Mike's heralded books are on sale in the QED bookshop.

(252) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules

"Anatomy of a One-Liner" Joke Writing Course

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

"Anatomy of a 1-Liner", is a two-hour joke writing course which describes the various types of 1-Liner jokes used in monologues and roasts, and teaches how to write them. Students will also be able to have a few of their own jokes "punched up" at the end of the course.

(252) All levels 16 and older
No upcoming schedules

Intro to Storytelling Workshop

CLASS & CO @ 260 Ainslie St, Brooklyn, NY

Are you working on stand up, public speaking or have a solo show idea you’ve been thinking about? Do you want to inject more vulnerability into your comedy? Are you like me and have had a ton of truly ridiculous dating experiences!?* Well, you’ve clicked on the right link! In this writing/performance workshop, you’ll sharpen your skills with writing exercises designed to mine memories, improvisational exercises to define your voice, and personal...

(6) Beginner 17 and older
No upcoming schedules

Writing Satire

Brooklyn Comedy Collective @ 98 Moore St, Brooklyn, NY

If you're looking to hone your skills as a satirist or simply learn the basics of humor writing, this workshop is here to help! Through writing exercises and feedback, both novice and experienced writers will get the assistance they need to turn their ideas into sharp and funny satirical pieces. Students will also get advice on how to hone their voices as writers and tips on where and how to effectively pitch their work to humor outlets. Whether...

(4) All levels 16 and older
No upcoming schedules

TV Comedy Writing - Level 1

Jacob Krueger Studio @ Virtual Classroom

This is the only class of its kind—run like a real writer’s room on a 30 minute TV comedy series, taught by a professional showrunner with over 25 years of industry experience—and featuring the work of a community of talented student writers. Working with your classmates, and under the showrunning mentorship of Jerry Perzigian, you’ll develop a premise, structure, and episode for a new TV Comedy Series. What You’ll Learn You’ll learn...

(43) All levels 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$375

4 sessions

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Television Comedy Writing Level 2

Jacob Krueger Studio @ Virtual Classroom

Now that you’ve completed our TV Comedy Level 1 Class it’s time to take your pilot to the next level, in this intermediate TV Writing workshop with Emmy Award Winner Jerry Perzigian. You’ll not only complete a half hour pilot or spec script for a tv comedy series, you’ll also collaborate on the development of your fellow students scripts for a different show each week. What You’ll Learn: Learn advanced structural techniques and how to...

(43) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$1,200

10 sessions

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Writing for Stand Up Comedy - Knock Out Punch Workshop

Jeff Lawrence/Laughing Buddha Comedy

In this five week joke writing workshop, our instructor will provide you with new techniques and exercises to unleash your best writing to date.  With small class size and instructors who are professional working comedians, you'll learn both about developing your unique voice and what's expected in the marketplace.  Includes: Five Stand Up Comedy Workshops 10 Open Mics (two per week, priority booking, no cover charge, drink minimum...

(1) All levels 16 and older
No upcoming schedules

Sketch Comedy Writing Studio

IN Studios @ 115 W 29th Street, New York, NY

Accelerate your writing and acting career! Create your own original sketch comedy material and develop your professional writing portfolio. If you've ever wanted to write for late night TV, it all starts here. Got an idea, or pitch or pages to read? We'll guide you through the process and help motivate you toward your goals. Work with supportive, sketch gurus every week. No experience necessary. Desire to learn is required! Our writers/performers...

(20) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$99

4 sessions

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Sketch Comedy - Parody Writing Workshop

IN Studios

Watch SNL or other sketch shows, and you'll see a lot of parodies... commercial parodies, movie parodies, news parodies and more. They're fun to watch ... and a perfect vehicle to start writing sketch comedy. Learn how to turn your own parody ideas into written sketches in this 4-week sketch writing clinic. If you've ever wanted to write for late night TV, it all starts here. Got an idea, or pitch or pages to read? We'll guide you through the process...

(20) All levels 18 and older
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