Comedy writing: Turn <span class="is-softi-hero">huh? into haha!</span> with our humor course
A good-looking book cover, landing page, or social media post may get your audience to your door, but having something funny to say will keep them around.
With attention spans at an all-time low and sensory overload at an all-time high, the best way to stand out and keep your audience entertained is to add a little comedy and personality. Learn the basics with these comedy writing classes, from wordplay and linguistic techniques to proper timing and placement.
About the course
Comedy in content <span class="is-softi">and beyond</span>
Humor makes writing human. It draws on culture and failure, and creates a camaraderie that AI can’t replace. A structured course will help you develop ideas that meet your market, get a laugh from your target audience, and make a lasting impression—be it a blog post, biography, or bitcoin company landing page.
This comedy writing class will help you:
- Increase your value as a writer by creating content that readers trust, relate to, and love reading
- Master techniques and comedic devices like irony, exaggeration, and timing to craft funnier content
- Boost your confidence by finding and refining your voice through examples, exercises, and experiments
- Cut through noise online—craft memorable, custom, and comedic content by understanding what makes different audiences laugh
Who is it for
Who should enroll in this comedy course?
It’s up to writers to challenge the status quo. Whether you’re content writing or copywriting—adding humor and personality will bring better results.
With AI out there, anyone with a computer can conjure up the words to fill a book, but in this class it gets personal. If you’re looking for an online class to help you bring real laughter to the world, you’re knocking on the right door.
This comedy writing course is for:
Marketing managers
Finding their brand voice
Scriptwriters
Working humor into their film
Copywriters
Looking to discover the key to hooks
Fiction writers
Ready to find the funny bone in their new characters
Non-fiction writers
Who know a good laugh helps make a great point
Business leaders
Learning the power of personal branding on LinkedIn
What You'll learn
Get ready to <span class="is-softi">learn and laugh</span>
Learn how to write comedy gold through one online video module—complete with lecture notes, writing exercises, and examples—while discovering what sketch comedy and successful SaaS content writing have in common in this comedy writing course.
You’ll learn how to:
Exercise rhetorical and persuasive techniques, and consider the ‘angle’ or ‘frame’ for the piece you’re writing
Utilize your unique point of view to connect with your audience
Use wordplay and linguistic techniques professionally and creatively, including vocabulary, pronoun use, and habits of punctuation, to bring comedy and personality to your writing
Strategically place humor in writing, be it the introduction, dialogue, or end of the piece
Integrate pop culture mentions, industry IYKYK nods, GIFs, and memes into your writing
Meet your instructor
Philip Charter is 1.95m tall, writes books, and can fly. And likes to icebreak with two truths and a lie.
Since 2018, Philip has worked as a writing coach, helping hundreds of multilingual professional writers develop their skills. He is passionate about books, travel, and helping writers transform into the best versions of themselves (and he also really likes crisps).
In addition to coaching, Philip has published four books of short fiction, writes content for clients in the Bitcoin space, and edits a cypherpunk anthology series.
testimonials
What our students say
A potent microcourse packed with facts that unveil the science behind humorous writing.
I saw a difference in my writing almost immediately! It gave me the foundation for infusing humor into my content and growing my confidence as a writer.
If you want to write in a way that truly connects with the readers and keeps them eagerly anticipating the next twist, then this is the course for you.
faqs
Comedy writing course <span class="is-softi">FAQs</span>
Beginners are welcome here! While concepts covered in this course build off of writing fundamentals the experienced writer may already be familiar with, the course is taught in a highly accessible way, meeting writers in many different stages of their journey.
This course is 100% online and on your own time, which means you can access it from anywhere in the world with internet access. You’ll need:
- Internet access
- Writing materials (pen and paper, GoogleDocs, or Word Document, writer’s choice)
- An open mind - writing comedy loves students who are ready to learn, get creative, and find their comedic voice
Philip’s humor course is a microcourse, taking three hours if done from start to finish in one sitting. It’s possible to complete the course in one intensive sitting, though you also can space it out over time. The beauty of the online design is that it’s always accessible—pick it up where you left off when you’re available.
The Editor's house is a great place to meet real writers and pick their brains for trade tricks, best practices, and “hey, how’d you do that?”s.
Also, at the end of the writing course, you'll receive a digital certificate of completion that you can share in your portfolio, LinkedIn profile, and on social media. You’ll also receive a custom badge next to your author profile should you publish work with dslxcontent.com.