Comedy Writing
What’s Included
41 Video Lectures
Over 8 hours of focused instruction covering every stage of the novel-writing process.
Personal Feedback from Steve
Post your writing in the discussion areas and get direct feedback from Steve Alcorn, not a TA, not a bot. Steve reads every post and responds personally.
Manuscript Evaluation Checklist
The same 25-point checklist Steve’s students use to evaluate protagonist, story structure, plot, and writing quality.
What You’ll Learn
Understand Comedy
Learn why things are funny: the mechanics of surprise, timing, and subverted expectations. Discover the comedy equation that drives all humor.
Sharpen Your Observation
Train your eye to find comic potential in everyday life. Learn to sift reality for the absurd, the ironic, and the universally ridiculous.
Build Your Toolkit
Master joke construction, the rule of three, callbacks, deadpan, absurdity, exaggeration, and the guilty pleasures of low humor.
Write Comedy That Works
Apply comic techniques to scenes, dialogue, and narrative. Learn why some humor works on the page and some falls flat, and how to fix it.
Master Satire and Parody
The “Write Big” and “Write Well” techniques that turn a flat draft into a sparkling, publishable manuscript.
Build Your Comedy Career
Develop your material, establish a writing process, and explore the forms of comedy writing. From novels to essays to screenplays.
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- Lifetime access to all 41 video lectures
- 41 discussion areas with personal feedback from Steve
- Downloadable handouts and exercises
- Manuscript Evaluation Checklist
- 30-day money-back guarantee
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- Everything in Comedy Writing, PLUS
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- Story structure, scene craft, editing, screenwriting, publishing
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Your Instructor
Steve Alcorn is a USA Today best-selling author of 29 books including mysteries, young adult novels, children’s books, and the acclaimed writer’s guide Comedy Writing. He founded Alcorn McBride Inc., the company behind the audio and video systems in nearly every major theme park in the world. For over 25 years, he has taught more than 100,000 aspiring authors how to structure their stories and get published.
The Companion Book
📚 Want a reference you can keep on your desk? Comedy Writing is the companion to this course, covering the same material in a format you can keep on your desk and reference anytime. Available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, hardcover, and audiobook.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
Anyone who wants to write a novel, whether you’re just starting, stuck in the middle, or revising a finished draft. No experience required.
How long do I have access?
If you purchase the course, you own it for life. If you subscribe to the bundle, you have access to all of our courses for the duration of your subscription.
Do I really get personal feedback?
Yes. Every lesson has a discussion area. Post your work and Steve responds personally, usually within hours.
What if I’m not happy?
30-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked. If the course isn’t right for you, you get a full refund.
Can I just get this one course?
Yes. Enroll above for lifetime access to this course. Or, if you want all 20 Writing Academy courses, the Author’s Success Bundle gives you everything for one low monthly fee.
Enroll Today
Buy This Course
- Lifetime access to all 41 video lectures
- 41 discussion areas with personal feedback from Steve
- Downloadable handouts and exercises
- Manuscript Evaluation Checklist
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Get All 20 Courses
- Everything in Comedy Writing, PLUS
- 19 additional courses across every genre
- Story structure, scene craft, editing, screenwriting, publishing
- Over $3,000 worth of courses
- Personal feedback from Steve on every course
- Cancel anytime
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