Comedy Writing Classes
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Humor Writing with Rebecca Saltzman
Writing Pad See all classes by this school
Sharpen your comedic voice and shape your own humor piece in this engaging writing class with Rebecca Saltzman (New Yorker, McSweeney's). Learn techniques for political satire, comic monologues, and more through fun exercises and expert guidance. Leave with a polished, publication-ready piece.
Nov 9th
5–8pm PT
Meets 5 Times
$460
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Jan 11th
5–8pm PT
Meets 5 Times
$460
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Mon. Nov 9th, 5–8pm PT
(15 hours over 5 sessions)
TV Comedy 1: Pilot Writing Workshop with Anna Salinas
Writing Pad See all classes by this school
Bring your comedy concept to life with coaching from a successful TV writer. Learn how to define your show's DNA, build unforgettable characters, and craft a strong beat sheet for a standout pilot. With expert feedback and practical tools, you will move one big step closer to your own breakout series.
Nov 15th
10:30am–1:30pm PT
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$550
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Sun. Nov 15th, 10:30am–1:30pm PT
(15 hours over 5 sessions)
Humor Writing: 10-Week Workshop (Online)
Gotham Writers Workshop See all classes by this school
Discover the practices 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. Ideal for beginners or those ready to brush up on their skill.
Jan 12th
12am–11:45pm ET
Meets 2 Times
$489
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Feb 16th
12am–11:45pm ET
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$489
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Tue. Jan 12th, 12am–11:45pm ET
(47 hours & 30 minutes over 2 sessions)
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Sketch Comedy Writing Level 1
Los Angeles City College See all classes by this school @ 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Unlock your comedic potential and develop your sketch-writing skills in this engaging course built for writers, performers, and comedy enthusiasts. Explore the craft of generating ideas, building compelling stories, creating hilarious characters, and sharpening punchlines and dialogue. Join us and let the laughter begin!
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Sketch Comedy Writing Level 2
Los Angeles City College See all classes by this school @ 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Develop the skill of writing hilarious sketches that pack engaging characters, snappy dialogue, and precise comic timing into every scene, with mentorship from working industry pros leading the way.
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How to Write the Funny
Santa Monica College See all classes by this school @ SMC Bundy Campus, Santa Monica, CA
Unlock your comedic potential in a hands-on workshop that combines story, essay, and dialogue writing. Learn the tools and techniques comedy writers use across many formats, from screenplays to business presentations. Open to all experience levels, the course shows you that almost anything can be expressed humorously. Get ready for plenty of fun and laughs along the way!
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Precision Revision: A TV Comedy Revision Workshop
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ 688 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Finally the phone is ringing. It’s some fast-talking agent from ICM who wants to rep you because of that killer half-hour comedy pilot or spec script you wrote. How did you get there? You took a rewrite class with TV writer Todd Waldman (Showrunner, Single By 30, Awkward, Happy Endings), that’s how. In this seven-week Los Angeles TV Comedy Revision Workshop, Todd will help you whip your script into shape. Through analyzing professional script...
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Intro to Writing for Late Night TV
DBA Flappers University See all classes by this school @ 102 E Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA
In this seminar/workshop, students will learn every facet of late night comedy writing, including monologue, desk pieces and remotes, with the goal of becoming technically proficient, confident and comfortable submitting material to various late night television programs. Whether it's Letterman, Leno, or Maher, students will come away with the knowledge of how to write in any host's voice (something with which Mr. Abelson is quite familiar, as he...
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$49
TV Comedy 101: TV Writing Fundamentals Seminar
Writing Pad See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom via Zoom, Los Angeles, CA
Note: This is primarily a lecture class, so not everyone will get to share their writing for feedback due to the seminar format. Do you want to write for television, but don’t know where to start? Not to worry. Veteran TV writer Steven Peros will provide the foundation you need to begin your journey into the world of writing for the small screen. Steven has sold four pilots (to MTV and NBC-Universal, among others), and wrote for one of AMC’s...
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$95
Reviews for Comedy Writing Classes in Los Angeles
Comedy Writing Classes in Los Angeles are rated 3.8 stars based on 8 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.
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Sketch Comedy Writing Level 2
I loved the class!! I absolutely loved the class and ended up not only taking the teachers second course but also her 21 week pilot program class. Def a really great experience -
Sketch Comedy Writing Level 1
It was such a great class! Rebekah Walendzak Slepski is an amazing teacher. So funny, so professional and informative. Top notch! -
How to Write the Funny
It was a good class. I learned a lot and had a lot of fun doing so. The instructor really broke down the patterns in how funny material is made. He also created an environment that made it easy to participate.
