Comedy Writing Masterclass – Write & Produce Funny Content

Join a 12-week group course to help beginners write their entire screenplay this summer, guided from page one with weekly live zoom sessions, ten-page deadlines, and a supportive writer community.

Brainstorm and define your comedy idea by choosing a media type and mapping resources, locations, and characters, then craft a tight logline for pitching.

Write your script by turning an idea into a draft with Writer Duet, writing daily, and revising to sharpen characters and jokes. Collaborate on episodes and credit sharing.

Master the basics of screenplay formatting, including fade in, fade out, scene headings, int/ext cues, and character naming. Use writerduet to craft dialogue and pages efficiently.

Learn to refine comedy scripts through table reads and iterative rewrites, kill your darlings, and apply notes to improve rhythm, pacing, and simplicity before casting and pre-production.

Learn the craft of sketch writing for SNL, focusing on a single premise, three funny beats, and a distinctive voice, while navigating rejection and polishing scripts by Wednesday.

Cast your project by leveraging table reads, theater connections, and local actors who may work for free; use flyers, auditions, and sides to recruit talent and credits.

Learn to build a hell yes team, overcommunicate, stay on schedule, and efficiently produce comedy content with practical on-set tips and budget-aware decisions.

Access personalized coaching to finish your comedy writing project. Schedule weekly or biweekly sessions over Zoom, covering writing movies, TV shows, web series, and producing your film or series.

Set clear deadlines for post-production, announce a release date on social media, then edit with a dedicated editor or yourself, balancing rhythm and feedback to finish on time.

Launch your comedy by premiering it with a premiere party, using YouTube premiere, and sharing trailers and hashtags to build audience and collaboration.