Writing Topical Humor
X32.9512
/ $340
FALL 2009
Continuing Education:
Writing and Speech
Newspapers, magazines, and online publications are always on the lookout for humor that works. This hands-on course details how to combine funny with timely, to create marketable humor pieces. On the premise that quality humor is always in great demand, emphasis is placed on the importance of originality and craftsmanship. Learn to distill current news events and recent trends into amusing stories that engage your reader. Plot out substantive beats worthy of your topic. The course also covers how to construct jokes, develop a comic voice, and edit and revise material.
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Related Subject Areas: Fiction and Poetry, Journalism, Nonfiction Writing, Writing, Creative Writing
