LIVE via Zoom: 7pm-9pm (Eastern)
Laughter is a powerful social response that transforms ME feelings into WE experiences. It motivates humans (and even animals) to engage with each other and re-engage with increasingly complex environments. In their similarly intimate, imaginary spaces, poetry and comedy conjure laughter by way of surprise, increasing dopamine levels and all feelings by a whopping 400%.
In this generative writing workshop, we’ll discuss styles of humor (especially your style), theories of comedy, and tools that can move your reader from surprise to laughter to jaw-dropping awe. In every session, we’ll discuss a manageable selection of (funny) readings, videos, and audio recordings on the day’s topic. The materials will be accessible before the class begins, but students are not required to read them before class. You’ll be asked to write a new poem daily and give your colleagues feedback on their first drafts. As writers in every genre use the structures and styles of comedy to yield successful results, this class welcomes all writers.
Interested? Take the Humor Styles quiz here:
