Comedy Writing

Write fiction that’s genuinely funny — learn comic timing, absurdist structure, character-driven humor, and how to land a laugh on the page without telegraphing the punchline.

Four Ways to Learn Comedy Writing

Choose the path that fits where you are in your writing journey.
Brainstorm

Brainstorm Your Comedy Writing

Skillshare · ~1 hour · Included with membership Brainstorm your comedic novel from a germ of an idea to a fully plotted outline — your comic premise, character, escalating absurdity, and the structure that makes it all land. Start on Skillshare →
🎬 Full Course

Comedy Writing Course

Udemy · Video course · Buy once, keep forever A complete video course on comic craft — from premise and setup to timing, subverting expectations, building comic characters, and writing comedy that works on the page. Get on Udemy →
📘 Read the Book

Comedy Writing

Amazon · Kindle, paperback, hardcover, audiobook A practical guide to writing fiction that’s actually funny — covers comic structure, timing, absurdism, satire, and the surprisingly learnable craft of the perfect comedic beat. Get on Amazon →

Steve’s Recommendation

Steve Alcorn Not sure where to start? The Skillshare brainstorm is the fastest way to find out whether you’re writing a farce, a satire, or something brilliantly weird — and to leave with a plot that’s already amusing. Ready to go deeper? The Udemy course breaks down the mechanics of what makes comedy work on the page — timing, setup, subversion — in a way that’s genuinely illuminating (and occasionally funny). If you’re building a writing career that spans multiple genres, the Author’s Success Bundle gives you personal access to me plus every craft and publishing course I’ve built. Comedy is a superpower in any genre — let’s develop yours.