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Comedy Writing Online with Amanda Caswell

Whether you’ve ever wanted to write for late night, or just want to add a little more wit to your daily life, this class will teach you the various types of prose humor, sketch comedy, as well as comedic techniques and how to market your work.

Over the course, you will discover the fundamental principles of sketch writing and the joy of creating truly funny material.  We’re talking about memoirs, essays, short stories, articles, and even novels as you develop a comic premise and write a variety of pieces for your writing portfolio. By the end of the course you’ll have at least 5 solid new pieces.  

From nonfiction to fiction, blogs to the boardroom, you’ll discover just what it takes to turn your writing around and achieve the audience reaction you’ve always wanted. 


Amanda Caswell, a former Nickelodeon script writer and Comedy Central copywriter has spent evenings backstage in the writing rooms of SNL, Seth Myers, and Jimmy Fallon. She currently uses her comedy chops for advertising strategies and social media campaigns. 

Be sure to checkout the class syllabus and assignment list too. Our Comedy Writing to Go sample class is on the right. ------------------------------------------------------->>>>>>>>>>>


When:
Lecture released midnight on Sundays. Lecture posted to a private membership page limited to current class members.


When:
Lecture released midnight on Sundays. Lecture posted to a private membership page limited to current class members.

Note 1: Class is self paced.

Live Class Q and A session (online):
TIME:
11:30am PST
Comedy Writing Coaching Call
5/25, 6/1, 6/22, and 7/6

(recording available if you can't attend the live Q and A)
Lectures Posted
5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14,  and 7/6


Additional Class Feedback and Support:
Private Group and Email


Investment: 
Early Registration (May 17th): $390
Late Registration  (After May 17th): $425.
REGISTER HERE
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Sample Mini Class: Comedy To Go

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​Class Refund Policy:
This class is self paced. You have up to one year from registering to submit class assignments.
All class registrations are final. Refunds are given up to midnight on May 16th. No refunds
after midnight on May 16th
Class Syllabus 
Week 1
Comedy overview
Comedy can be taught
Concepts you can teach yourself immediately   Understanding what makes good comedy


Week 2
Sketch writing
​Sketch endings

Sketch Writing Exercises
How jokes work: The psychology of humor

Week 3
Stand-Up writing
Basic principles, timing, general performance

Week 4
Sitcom writing
The basics and how to sell a script
How to watch sitcoms
Errors to avoid when writing a spec script
Develop a situation Comedy Story and outline a script  Write a situation
comedy script

Week 5
Writing for others
From late night to blogging, how to sell your best stuff

Week 6
Comedy writing long form, speeches,

Week 7
Putting it all together
Finding your niche and branching out beyond it.
 Comedy Writing Assignments
These assignments are to help you grow your comedy writing skills. Even ifit seems hard or you are reluctant, give it a try anyway! Share your struggles or excitement with me along the way so I know how you are doing – and can help you become better! Don’t NOT do the assignment because you think you can’t (you can, I promise), and if you don’t think you’re ready for any particular one, let me know that too and I’ll modify it. Staying up with the assignments helps me know you’re “getting it.” Additionally, connecting on the weekly Q&A will help you do the assignments.

Assignments
Assignment 1:
Create three columns of the following:
1st column write a list of adjectives : loud, silly, quiet, annoyed...
2nd column write a list of professions: librarian, professor, lawyer, dog
walker, truck driver...  3rd column write a list of locations: coffee
shop, church, hospital, preschool
example: Loud Truck Driver in a Preschool
Pick one from each column and come up with a few sketches. Share one with me.

Write a 3-5 minute sketch

___________
Assignment 2:
Write a skit parody of a popular show, person, trend, etc. From Game of
Thrones to CrossFit our society has tons of fans of any given thing, so go
over the top with this one!

____________
Assignment 3:
Think of your favorite character in your favorite movie and write an ad
for a product they would sell or even something they wouldn’t sell. Forest
Gump selling Bubba Gump Shrimp, Brad Pitt advertising Chuck E. Cheese

____________
Assignment 4:
Think of hot topics right now - politically, socially, etc.

Write 3-5 jokes for a late night monologue.

___________
Assignment 5:
Consider what we’ve learned about the basis of storytelling. Write a 2
minute standup routine.

___________
Assignment 6:
Brainstorm ideas for 5 minutes. Create a 5 minute sketch from your
favorite idea.

“SFSC’s Boot Camp course delivers everything their ad promises. If you want to write better copy, learn more about marketing strategy, add fire to your business skills or just look for new freelance opportunities, this is positively the class for you. I will definitely consider another course with SFSC.”
Pamela Dyson Pierre – Oakland, CA (Author/ Writer)

​“I highly recommend the Copywriting Boot Camp 6-week intensive class offered by San Francisco School of Copywriting (SFSC)."
Karen Williams Macdonald (Marketing Consultant / Freelance Writer)

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  • Home
  • Courses
    • Copywriting 101 Online
    • Copywriting 201 Online
    • Direct Response Copywriting
    • 360 Copywriting Online
    • 360 Copywriting - Live Class
    • Comedy Writing
  • Free
  • ABOUT
  • CONTACT
  • BLOG
    • Learn How To Write Conversationally To Engage Your Audience
    • Top Skills for a Copywriter
    • Launch A Career In Advertising With These Top Portfolio Schools
    • UX Copywriting and Short Copy ​
    • Discover How To Write Killer Copy That Converts
    • What is Copywriting?
    • 10 Great Headlines from Classic Ads
    • Why Tone Can Make or Break Your Copy
    • How to Use Statistics, Facts and Quotes to Craft Compelling Copy
    • Great Copywriters Use Verbal Imagery to Tell a Story
    • Master the Art of Headline Writing!
    • Here’s How to Get Portfolio-Building Copywriting Gigs
    • What Volkswagen’s ’Think Small’ Teaches Copywriters
    • 5 Brands with Amazing Copywriting Teams
    • Master Hard and Soft CTAs for Superior Sales Writing
    • The Ultimate Checklist for Blog Copywriters
    • 10 Mistakes Even Experienced Copywriters Make
    • Read These 4 Books to Become a Better Copywriter
    • Sales Writing: How to Create Attention Grabbing Headlines
    • How to Create Persuasive Sales Copy
    • Proven Copywriting Methods Emotional Advertising
    • How to Write Good Copy : Preparation Techniques
    • Copywriting Secrets: 8 Powerful Ways to Add Proof and Credibility
    • Copywriting Cheat Sheet: Write Powerful Copy Quickly and Easily
    • Copywriting Insights: How to Test Ad Copy for Best Results
    • Write Effective Ad Copy: No Fail Secrets and Tips
    • What Never to Do When Writing Compelling Copy for Sales
    • How to Write Copy That Sells – Use Benefits
    • 6 Ways to Improve Your Copy Immediately
    • A Day in the Life of a Copywriter
    • Coffee, Copywriting, and Freedom
    • Copy is Everywhere
    • Direct Response Copy Sells
    • The Pros and Cons of Copywriting Part–Time
    • Three Tips to Write Copy that Converts
    • Two of the Biggest Mistakes Beginning Copywriters Make
    • Why Copywriting Makes a Great Second Career
    • Why I Love Being a Copywriter
    • Landing Pages that Work - Copy that Converts